In the Interest of National Security

About In the Interest of National Security

Program Director Ryan Vogel and Professor Jonathan Rudd host discussions with professionals and practitioners, analysts and authors, as well as students and scholars from around the world. Join us as we address top national security issues, analyze US policy options, and consider the threats that impact both national and global security. In addition to these topics, IINS will highlight the career paths of our guests and provide insight regarding job opportunities in the field of national security. Produced by the Center for National Security Studies at Utah Valley University.

Publisher

The Center for National Security Studies at Utah Valley University

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2021

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   The Importance of Practical Experience: Building OSIC and EMTECH

   In this episode of In the Interest of National Security, we explore the development of OSIC and EMTECH labs within the UVU NSS program, their roles in providing students with practical experience, and the opportunities they create to address real world challenges. The discussion highlights the importance of practical skills, student opportunities and contribution, and preparing the next generation of national security professionals.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Intelligence and the Evolution of National Security Threats: With Jason Speck

   Jason Speck, recently retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst and professor with UVU’s Center for National Security Studies, joins the podcast to discuss his career and experiences in intelligence and counterterrorism. He shares insights from his work around the world, explores how terrorism and national security threats continue to evolve, and offers advice for students interested in careers in intelligence and national security.

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Peace through Strength, with Congressman Blake Moore

   Congressman Blake Moore joins Ryan Vogel and Sam Fletcher to talk about what's actually driving national security decisions on Capitol Hill. His central argument: the national debt, not any foreign adversary, is now America's biggest security threat, since interest payments have already outpaced the entire defense budget. Moore also breaks down the bipartisan work behind keeping bases like Hill Air Force Base funded, and what it takes to get defense priorities through a divided Congress.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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