NATDEF - National Defense Podcast Show
NATDEF delivers insightful and relevant discussions on pressing topics related to national security and the strategic environment for the students, alumni and stakeholders of National Defense University. The views expressed are that of the speakers and do not represent the official position of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.
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Episodes

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
40 min
Dr. Giordano is a Distinguished Research Fellow for Biotechnology and AI at National Defense University. He is also Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington. See his official bio here: https://inss.ndu.edu/Media/Biographies/Article-View/Article/4044640/james-giordano/

Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
36 min
During this interview, we gained insight into Eastern philosophy and explored how its core teachings, especially the Sanmitsu, can be leveraged by strategic leaders to cultivate deeper self-awareness, intentional decision-making, and elevated strategic thinking. Ms. Miller is an independent researcher who specializes in applied psychology. She earned her BA in Criminology and Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her MPS in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University.

Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
31 min
NATDEF interview with Dr. Howard Gambrill Clark, CIC, NDU's Association Professor and Director of the CIC concentration "Influence Warfare".

Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
23 min
Interview on U.S. veterans health with Dr. Zeno Franco, Associate Professor, Director, Research Training and Education, Medical College of Wisconsin.

Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
15 min
U.S. Air Force Lt.Col Shiraz Khan, a recent graduate of the College of Information and Cyberspace, shares his student experience. He discusses his coursework, keys to academic success, and offers advice to current and incoming students at National Defense University.

Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
32 min
Matt Zacharias, U.S. Marine Officer; Graduate Student at Georgetown University, and Dr. Michael G. Vickers, former Secretary of Defense for Intelligence discuss U.S. Intelligence and Dr. Vicker's book "By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy".

Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
34 min
"China's Theater-Range, Dual-Capable Delivery Systems: Integrated Deterrence and Risk Reduction Approaches to Counter a Growing Threat", sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

