Are you wanting to learn more about national security? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best national security podcasts of 2021.
We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.
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Best National Security Podcasts 2021
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The Lawfare Podcast
- Publisher: The Lawfare Institute
- Total Episodes: 167
The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfareblog.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rational Security
- Publisher: The Lawfare Institute
- Total Episodes: 312
A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Shane Harris of the Washington Post and featuring Brookings scholars Tamara Cofman Wittes, Benjamin Wittes, and Susan Hennessey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Realignment
- Publisher: The Realignment
- Total Episodes: 126
The United States is in the midst of a dramatic political realignment with shifting views on national security, economics, technology, and the role of government in our lives. Saagar Enjeti and Marshall Kosloff explore this with thinkers, policymakers, and more.
The National Security Podcast
- Publisher: ANU National Security College
- Total Episodes: 75
The ANU National Security College brings you expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Produced with the support of Policy Forum.
Foreign Podicy
- Publisher: FDD
- Total Episodes: 79
A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
- Publisher: A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
- Total Episodes: 255
This is the podcast of WAR ROOM, the official online journal of the U.S. Army War College. Join us for provocative discussions about U.S. national security and defense, featuring prominent national security and military professionals.
Background Briefing with Ian Masters
- Publisher: Ian Masters
- Total Episodes: 1246
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, expert guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues. backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia
Defense One Radio
- Publisher: Defense One staff
- Total Episodes: 95
A show about the technology, strategy, media and business trends defining the future of national security.
State Secrets
- Publisher: The Cipher Brief
- Total Episodes: 101
State Secrets is a weekly interview podcast featuring Cipher Brief experts and national security leaders.
Horns of a Dilemma
- Publisher: Texas National Security Network
- Total Episodes: 122
Brought to you by the Texas National Security Review, this podcast features lectures, interviews, and panel discussions at the University of Texas.
New Books in National Security
- Publisher: Marshall Poe
- Total Episodes: 390
Interviews with Scholars of National Security about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security
Things That Go Boom
- Publisher: PRX
- Total Episodes: 35
Stories about the ins, outs, and what-have-yous of what keeps us safe. Hosted by Laicie Heeley. Things That Go Boom takes an unconventional look at critical global and national security issues — so grab a beer and buckle up. It gets bumpy.
Sekulow Radio Show
- Publisher: Jay Sekulow
- Total Episodes: 469
Listen to our daily radio program, Sekulow for issues that matter most to you – national security, protecting America’s families, and protecting human life. The reports are brought to you by the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), a nonprofit organization specializing in constitutional law and based in Washington, D.C. You can learn more about our work by visiting our website at www.aclj.org.
Newt’s World
- Publisher: iHeartRadio
- Total Episodes: 253
Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.
Midrats
- Publisher: Midrats
- Total Episodes: 516
Navy Milbloggers Sal from “CDR Salamander” and EagleOne from “EagleSpeak” discuss leading issues and developments for the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and related national security issues.
National Security Law Today
- Publisher: National Security Law Today
- Total Episodes: 177
National Security Law Today brings legal experts discussing the hot topics and current issues in the world of national security law right to your phone. Get information and advice for lawyers, law students or interested parties who want to dig deeper into the law that protects the country.
A Podcast Called INTREPID
- Publisher: Stephanie Carvin and Craig Forcese
- Total Episodes: 108
In "A podcast Called INTREPID", Stephanie Carvin (NPSIA, Carleton University) and Craig Forcese (Faculty of Law, uOttawa) discuss and debate issues in Canadian national security law and policy, sometimes ripped from the headlines, and in other instances, just because they seem interesting.
WIRED Security: News, Advice, and More
- Publisher: WIRED
- Total Episodes: 1280
Narrators read our favorite written stories. You can listen to them anywhere, including on your smart speaker. Play for audio versions of WIRED’s Security stories, featuring the latest on cybersecurity, hacking, privacy, national security, and keeping yourself safe online.
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
- Publisher: The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- Total Episodes: 228
Deep Dish on Global Affairs goes beyond the headlines on critical global issues. With world news in rapid development, Deep Dish brings together experts in foreign policy, national security, economics, and whatever field is in flux during the week to talk through what’s happening, why, and why it matters.
Target USA Podcast by WTOP
- Publisher: WTOP | Hubbard Radio
- Total Episodes: 280
Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans. 906895
