Independence Day Special: The Continental Navy's Legacy
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Release Date: 07/03/2024
Drone as First Responder Programs: Do They Work?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers recent CNA research on the impact of Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs on law enforcement operations. Guest Biographies is an expert on criminology, law, and justice. Christoff has extensive experiencing working with local and state law enforcement agencies, providing technical assistance in all facets of police operations. is an expert in criminal justice research and policing. Her research areas include social network analysis, violent crime investigations, cryptomarkets and police reform. Further Reading Previous CNA Talks Episode: CNA's
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Sino–Russian Military Cooperation
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers past and potential military cooperation between the People's Republic of China and Russia. Guest Biographies is an expert on Sino-Russian relations, People’s Republic of China and Russian security policy, Asian security, polar strategy, and resource security. is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. Further Reading CNA’s CNA's Wishnick in
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Russia's Shadow Fleet
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode explores how Russia uses shadow fleet tactics to avoid Western sanctions, and the complexities of countering these tactics under maritime law. Guest Biographies is a specialist in the relationship between maritime law and foreign policy. At CNA, he has worked on projects covering Arctic security and economic activity, improved engagement with allies and partners, and data analytics. Further Reading CNA InDepth:
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CNA’s Partnership with The National Mass Violence Center
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
The directors of the National Mass Violence Center join the show to discuss their work helping communities prepare for and recover from mass violence incidents. Guest Biographies , Director of Response, Recovery, and Resilience at the National Mass Violence Center. Director of the Improving Community Preparedness Division at the National Mass Violence Center. , Research Scientist with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in crime, justice and victimology. Further Reading
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Oregon’s Worst Wildfire Season on Record
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers Oregon’s wildfire season and how a CNA tool provides a new resource for state emergency managers. Guest Biographies John Kearse III is a senior research specialist in CNA’s Center for Emergency Management Operations. He has supported more than 10 critical incident analyzes, ranging from wildfires and floods to active shooters. is an expert in geographic information systems (GIS) and data science, specializing in geospatial artificial intelligence, accessibility modeling, crime analysis, and environmental analytics. Further Reading CNA InDepth: CNA...
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The Drone Blockade of Crimea
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode explores how Ukraine is using unmanned systems to disrupt Russian logistics on the Crimean Peninsula, and how this campaign is impacting the Russia-Ukraine war. Guest Biographies is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. research focuses on Russian defense and technology developments; uncrewed, robotic and autonomous military systems; artificial intelligence; and Russian military capabilities. Further Reading CNA’s
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Joshua Tallis: Director of CNA’s Ally and Partner Security Affairs Program
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Joshua Tallis joins the show to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, his time as CNA’s Scientific Analyst to the Chief of Naval Operations, and CNA’s new Ally and Partner Security Affairs Program. Guest Biographies is the director of CNA’s Ally and Partner Security Affairs program, where he oversees research on foreign government strategies, operations, and capabilities to support US national security objectives. Further Reading
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How Can Emergency Managers Safely Integrate AI Tools?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines how emergency managers can reap the benefits of AI tools while avoiding some of their pitfalls, like hallucinations. Guest Biographies Jamie Biglow is a Project Manager with CNA’s Center for . She’ll be speaking at the 2026 National Homeland Security Conference. is CNA's chief AI officer, acting as the end-to-end technology interlock between study sponsors and CNA on the largest high-impact projects. He works together with business and research leaders to build a technology partnership, ensuring that offered technical solutions deliver exceptional results for...
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China’s Influence in Pacific Island’s Media
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Over the past decade, China sought to deepen its ties with the Pacific Islands. This includes an effort to expand its footprint in the region’s media landscape. Guest Biographies is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s . Her research focuses on People’s Republic of China (PRC) strategic communications, propaganda, disinformation, and other global influence efforts. Genevieve Collins is a Senior Research Specialist in CNA’s China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report:
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Analyzing Hollywood Portrayals of Emergency Management
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines various depictions of emergency management in Hollywood movies and asks what the consequences are of inaccurate portrayals. Guest Biographies Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA’s Center for Emergency Management Operations. is an expert in emergency management and homeland security, specializing in large-scale incident planning and response and resilience of critical community lifeline networks and infrastructure systems. Further Reading
info_outlineThe United States Navy is the most powerful naval force on earth, able to project power in every corner of the globe, but this mighty forces has humble beginings.
Just in time for Independence Day, Steve Wills, joins the show to discuss the Continetial Navy’s role in the American Revolution and how its legacy is reflected in the modern day US Navy.
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Steven Wills is an expert in U.S. Navy strategy and policy, and U.S. Navy surface warfare programs and platforms. As a Navy historian, his research interests include the history of U.S. Navy strategy development over the Cold War and immediate post-Cold War eras, and the post-World War II Navy surface fleet. He is also the Navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League.