Latest Episodes
Ep. 11 - "Tactical Economics" with MAJ Jon Bate
MAJ Jon Bate discusses his recently published paper on how tactical economics influence decision-making and the modern battlefield. We talk both macro and micro-economic...
"West Point and the War in Iraq" with LTG Robert L. Caslen Jr.
The Modern War Institute has an exclusive discussion with LTG Robert L. Caslen Jr., 59th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy about his...
Ep. 9 - "What Makes Violent Actors Tick?" with Dr. Benedetta Berti
MWI sits down with Dr. Benedetta Berti, researcher, author, and TED speaker to discuss the rise of violent non-state actors and how security professionals...
Ep. 8 - "War in the Greater Middle East" with Dr. Andrew Bacevich
We talk to Dr. Andrew Bacevich about his new book "America's War for the Greater Middle East" and how security professionals and leaders can...
Ep. 7 - "War and Recovery with the Most Wounded Commander in the Army" with MAJ DJ Skelton
We sit down with MAJ DJ Skelton, USMA class of 2003, to talk about his experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and as a wounded warrior.
Ep. 6 - "The Story of Wanat" with SSG Ryan Pitts
We talk with SSG Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor recipient, about 2008's Battle of Wanat. His unit experienced a large scale, determined attack in...