최고 Big Problems 팟캐스트 (2025)

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The Evolution of Modern Airpower with Brigadier General Geoffrey Weiss 52:19

6M ago52:19

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Connor Hall talks with US Air Force Brigadier General Geoffrey Weiss on the evolution of modern airpower theory, the role airpower has played in recent conflicts, and the future of manned aircraft in an environment increasingly dominated by attritable unmanned systems. General Weiss is currently serving as the Director of Regional Affairs in the of…

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How China Became a Great Power, with Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro 21:53

8M ago21:53

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Erik Schuh talks with Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro about how China became a great power, discussing her recent book on the topic. They dive into China's rise compared to historical global powers and where the U.S.-China relationship stands today. Dr. Mastro is a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Courtesy Assist…

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Dr. Ursula Wilder - Intelligence and Leader Psychological Assessment 1:23:18

11M ago1:23:18

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Luke Litle talks with Dr. Ursula Wilder about the importance of understanding the psychology of foreign leaders and of ourselves, the psychology of historical figures, and the psychology of deterrence. Dr. Wilder takes us down her career path and offers invaluable advice to students and young professionals in the national security space. We explore…

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Dr. Mara Karlin - The Pentagon's Chief Strategist on Deterrence and US National Security 41:23

11M ago41:23

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Luke Litle talks with Dr. Mara Karlin about the development of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, various practical approaches to deterring adversaries, recent US security challenges, and potential future global security threats. Dr. Karlin is a professor of practice at SAIS and is the co-lead for the Security, Strategy, and Statecraft focus area.…

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German Awakening: Zeitenwende and Germany’s New Role in Europe 47:35

1+ y ago47:35

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Days after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, new in office, gave the now famous Zeitenwende speech in which he proclaimed a dramatic turn in German foreign policy and national security policy in response to Russia’s full-scale aggression. The speech generated a lot of discussions and, sometimes, un…

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An interview with NATO's youngest leader 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

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In a first for Small World Big Problems, this week we interviewed a sitting head of state: Jakov Milatović, the 37-year-old president of Montenegro. Milatović was elected in May of 2023 on a pro-European Union, pro-democracy, and anti-corruption platform that has received record-breaking support from the people of Montenegro. In an era of weakening…

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Echoes of the Cold War: A Discussion on the State of Russian Spies in the West 43:06

1+ y ago43:06

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Russia has a long-fabled history of deep-cover spies in the West. Known as the Illegals Program, these spies enter Western countries under false identities to conduct espionage activities. The history of this program goes back to the earliest days of the USSR, but these spies still lurk in the shadows of universities, think-tanks, and suburban neig…

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Hidden Gears: The Inner Workings of the Defense Industry, Part 2 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

In part two of this interview with Richard "Otter" Bew, we dive deep into the challenges currently facing the defense industry. The digital revolution is upending how we approach defense; back in the day, we could plan out development on a ten or fifteen year timeline. But now, game-changing technologies are being released every few months. The mil…

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Hidden Gears: The Inner Workings of the Defense Industry, Part 1 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

35:52

The American defense industry employs over a million people—in the military, in civilian jobs, and at private companies—and every part matters. Few people have spent as much time inside this complex machine as our guest this week: Richard T. Bew, the Chief of Staff for Lockheed Martin. In part one of this two-part interview, we talk with him about …

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Transatlantic Security Cooperation amidst Global Uncertainty 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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The EU and the US have long been steadfast partners across the Atlantic, with healthy trade relations and cooperation in numerous sectors of foreign policy, including combatting climate change, promoting the rule of law, and international security. With several international security crises taking place globally, it is important for the cooperation…

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Deepening Crises and Opportunities in Bolivia 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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Over the last 15 years, Bolivia has experienced political and economic ups and downs. The MAS, a socialist part with a leftist agenda, led a period of high growth and a vibrant new political party structure. Now, the party is experiencing internal conflict and the country has a mighty foreign exchange crisis on its hands. If Bolivia plays its cards…

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The Dragon and the Bear: Unpacking Sino-Russian Relations Amidst War 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

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We are joined by Sergey Radchenko, a Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at SAIS Europe, and Director of the Bologna Institute for Policy Research. An expert on Sino-Soviet relations, Soviet and Chinese foreign policies, he discusses the State of Sino-Russia Relations in the wake of a raging war in Ukraine. Connor Crago conducted this intervi…

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Inside Cyber Intelligence: Exploring the Global Cyber Threat Landscape and US Cyber Policy 36:02

2y ago36:02

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Cyber operations are becoming increasingly ubiquitous as a means for nation state and non-nation state actors to engage in intelligence collection, subversion, and strategic competition more broadly. As our world becomes more thoroughly networked and as more data travels throughout cyberspace, the potential power of cyber operations and the urgency…

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Chinese Maritime Strategy: A Comprehensive Approach to Power 42:05

2y ago42:05

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In the 2000s, China has undertaken an unprecedented naval buildup, expanded its investment in overseas ports, and pushed new interpretations of laws of the sea to secure sovereignty in its “near seas” while protecting its interests in the “far seas.” In discussing China’s comprehensive approach to maritime power, Dylan Yachyshen sits down with Dr. …

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Unraveling a Complex Conflict 34:21

2y ago34:21

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In our latest podcast episode, host AlMaha Al-Neama and guest journalist Ivan Nechepurenko from The New York Times explore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a significant and ongoing dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. They discuss the conflict's history, its status as a complex and long-standing territorial struggle, and the delicate balance of t…

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Why does intelligence fail? 53:30

2y ago53:30

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Intelligence analysis is a tricky job, and failure can have devastating consequences. Since the October 7th attacks by Hamas in Israel, this issue has become more acute as experts wonder how Hamas was able to manage such a sophisticated operation undetected by Israeli intelligence. But this is not the only example of intelligence failure. In this w…

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Shifting Sands: The Saudi-Iranian Detente and the Middle East’s Push Against Western Dominance 36:34

2y ago36:34

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In a rapidly-transforming Middle East, the ascendant roles of China and Russia are reshaping the region's security landscape. This comes in tandem with the startling normalization of relations between erstwhile rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, a move orchestrated by China. Professor Vali Nasr decodes these developments and their potential implications…

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The United States Armed Forces' recruiting crisis explained 49:58

2y ago49:58

49:58

The United States Armed Forces are facing the biggest recruiting crisis in fifty years. At the same time, there is a growing cultural gap between the military and civilian sectors of the American public. Politicians, generals, and academics are all concerned, but the situation doesn't seem to be getting any better. This week, we sit down with Dr. N…

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Tectonic Shifts: John McLaughlin on the War in Ukraine and the future of intelligence 36:51

2y ago36:51

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John McLaughlin is the Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, contributing columnist to Grid News, and former acting director of the CIA. In this episode Professor McLaughlin discusses the origins of the war in Ukraine and the possible future outcomes of the war. He also gives his thoughts…

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Can the US prevail in a war with China? 32:39

2+ y ago32:39

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For our inaugural episode we delve into one of the most pressing questions of our time: Can the United States prevail in a war with China? Join us as we explore the complex dynamics, military considerations, and strategic challenges surrounding the most consequential threat facing the United States and global peace. Today's guest is Dr. Thomas Mahn…

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111. Holy Sh*t We're Gunna Be Parents 52:01

3+ y ago52:01

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Sarah is getting ready to give BIRTH this week and brings on her husband Brandon to talk about their biggest life transition to date - getting ready for baby! They talk about the biggest surprises of pregnancy, what it's been like for their relationship, pregnancy sex, hormonal fights, biggest fears walking into birth and away from baby-free life a…

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110. Declutter your Space, Declutter your Brain! Spring Cleaning Hacks with Holly Trepka of Neat Method 53:44

3+ y ago53:44

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Spring has Sprung (kind of) and that means it's time for a little SPRING CLEANING ACTION! Clean Queen, Holly Trepka of Neat Method Nashville is here to help us declutter and get organized. She is going to walk us through some of the messiest spaces in our homes and share some tips and tricks to get things in order. There's a famous quote that says …

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109. Move Over Enneagram, We’re Learning our “Source Code” with Dr. Sam Rader! 1:04:09

3+ y ago1:04:09

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What if we could boil allllllll of our #BigKidProblems down to 12 Sources? Dr. Sam Rader is in the house today, and after practicing Psychology for 18 years she started realizing that everyone’s problems could all be traced down to 12 KEY Sources, creating what she dubbed, “Source Code”. She has found that if we can better understand the SOURCE of …

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108. Fertility Struggles; Egg Freezing, IUI vs IVF, Miscarriages and More with Dr. Lora Shahine 1:10:03

3+ y ago1:10:03

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Remember when all we cared about was PREVENTING pregnancy? Well now that I'm in my 30’s, I’ve seen a new big kid problem arise, and that is having trouble getting pregnant. There is a lot we don’t learn about when it comes to our fertility and that's why this week I’m bringing in the big guns, Dr. Lora Shahine. She is a Double Board-Certified Repro…

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107. Mental Health & Pregnancy; Perinatal Depression Signs, Symptoms & How to Cope! 58:09

3+ y ago58:09

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Sarah is in her THIRD trimester and opens up about experiencing some depression symptoms earlier in pregnancy. What she didn't know? It's way more common than she thought. This week, Psychotherapist and owner of HLW Therapy, Hilary Weinstein, joins the pod to give us more info on Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, why so many of us have never hear…

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106. Improve your Nighttime Routine! Boost Sleep Quality & Manifest while you Snooze with Ryan Haddon 50:36

3+ y ago50:36

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If you’re tired and you know it clap your hands! We are at the tail end of winter and if you’re feeling a little BLAH it could be time to improve your nighttime routine! Certified Life and Spiritual Coach Ryan Haddon (The in-house Life Coach at Poosh, Kourtney Kardashian’s Lifestyle website) is here to help us establish a new routine and improve ou…

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105. Fix Your Attachment Issues, Fix Your Life! With Behavioral Relationship Expert Tracy Crossley 1:00:43

3+ y ago1:00:43

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WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS?! The attachment styles we develop when we are weeee little kids can seriously f*ck up our big kid lives. Behavioral Relationship Expert, Author, and Podcast Host, Tracy Crossely is on the pod this week and we’ll talk through common unhealthy life and relationship patterns many of us face. Do any of these sound familiar? Impost…

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104. Investing 101! Make Your Money Work for YOU with Crissi Cole, CEO of Penny Finance 1:05:27

4y ago1:05:27

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We get it, finance is a weird topic. It can leave us feeling awkward, uncertain and with a million and one questions. But here's the thing, women are incredible investors and money managers, and can close the wealth gap by investing earlier and more often! The CEO of Penny Finance, Crissi Cole is on the Podcast this week to help us reclaim our fina…

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103. You Are More Than You Think You Are! Revise your Belief System, Create Abundance, and Live an Epic Life with Kimberly Snyder 58:31

4y ago58:31

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Many of us (myself included) think that we just aren't enough sometimes. Not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough, not rich enough, WHATEVER IT IS to go after some things we really want. But just because we think something doesn't mean it's true. 3-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, AND holistic…

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102. Easing into 2022! Easy Practices to Start the New Year Right 39:56

4y ago39:56

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We're back on that "New Year, New Me" Bullsh*t! Every year, we walk through a little "New Year Ritual" to help us get clear on what we want, set up a solid foundation for success, AND get the manifestation juices flowing. THIS year, Sarah is tired, so she made it a little bit easier. LET'S GO 2022! Some Resources we chatted about in this episode: F…

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101. End of the Year “A-Ha!” Moments! 58:16

4y ago58:16

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It’s the last episode of the year! We have had so many incredible guests and talked about SO many different topics this year that I wanted to use this last episode to share a few of my favorite clips and some of the biggest “A-ha” moments from some of the most talked about episodes of 2021! Stay in touch with Sarah! Personal Instagram: @SarahMerril…

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100. Home for the Holidays with Jordana Abraham of BETCHES! 42:58

4y ago42:58

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It’s a specialty holiday episode! We know heading home for the holidays can be an interesting experience, especially with a significant other in tow! Want to make a good impression? Prepare them for meeting YOUR crazy family? Or just Ace that whole gift giving thing? Jordana Abraham Marinelli, Co-Founder of BETCHES, and Co-Host of the wildly popula…

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99. Confidence Hacks, Family Triggers and Overcoming Self Doubt like a MF QUEEN with Rebekah Buege 46:27

4y ago46:27

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Need a lil Confidence Boost? Confidence Coach Rebekah Buege joins the pod to help us get confident FAST. She helps thousands overcome fears, negative thought patterns and body image issues to develop “Queen Level Confidence” and today we are getting a crash course! We chat about some confidence hacks we can use in our everyday lives, body confidenc…

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98. Feeling Lost, Getting Unstuck, and Making Tough Decisions with the ‘Millennial Therapist’ Tess Brigham 54:16

4y ago54:16

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Feeling a little lost? It’s all part of the journey baby! Adulthood is riddled with false starts, figuring sh*t out, and having to make tough life decisions that affect our life path. It’s daunting! Here to help us find our way this week is Psychotherapist and certified life coach, Tess Brigham. She has been dubbed the ‘Millennial Therapist’ by CNB…

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97. A No BS Guide through Rock Bottom and the Sh*t No one tells you about Becoming a Mom with Kristina Kuzmic 1:00:30

4y ago1:00:30

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Oh you are in for a treat today! Author, Motivational speaker and Comedian Kristina Kuzmic is here for a no BS convo about depressive episodes, new motherhood, postpartum and everything in between. We talk about the real stuff no-one tells you about parenting, coming out of rock bottom, and some serious life lessons she’s learned and wishes she kne…

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