Formerly known as Intelligence Matters, the NatSec Matters podcast features former senior national security officials Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro as they interview top leaders in national security, including intelligence officers, military leaders, and policymakers, on the most critical security challenges of our time. Their interviews offer insights into the world's most pressing problems and assess the effectiveness of U.S. policy responses. They also explore the biographies and careers of individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of national security decision-making. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email our team at bgs@bgsdc.com.
Intelligence Matters: The Relaunch
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Formerly known as Intelligence Matters, the NatSec Matters podcast features former senior national security officials Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro as they interview top leaders in national security, including intelligence officers, military leaders, and policymakers, on the most critical security challenges of our time. Their interviews offer insights into the world's most pressing problems and assess the effectiveness of U.S. policy responses. They also explore the biographies and careers of individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of national security decision-making. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email our team at bgs@bgsdc.com.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Testing the Transatlantic Security Pact: Dr. Alina Polyakova & Peter Rough
Host Michael discusses with Dr. Alina Polyakova and Peter Rough the NATO Summit's outcomes, transatlantic friction points, Ukraine's technological impact on Russia, and Senator Graham's passing influencing Ukraine policy.
July 8, 2026
The New Era of Global Espionage: Anthony Vinci
Michael speaks with former intelligence officer Anthony Vinci about his new book, exploring how AI and competition with China reshape global espionage and threaten American digital lives.
July 1, 2026
The Geopolitical Stakes of Frontier AI: Dr. Dr. Divyansh Kaushik
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