All Source Podcast

In this episode of INSA’s All Source Podcast series, From Action Plan to Mission Impact, hosts Chitra Sivanandam and Yevgeniy Sirotin sit down with Dr. Ian McCulloh to examine what it takes to transform raw mission data into operational advantage. Drawing on decades of experience across military operations, AI, and data science, Dr. McCulloh explores why data quality, integrity, and pragmatic mission application are essential to successful AI adoption. The conversation breaks down how leaders can better align technologists, domain expertise, and real-world mission needs to operationalize America’s AI Action Plan and turn data into a true strategic asset. 

In this episode of INSA’s All Source Podcast, From Action Plan to Mission Impact, hosts Chitra Sivanandam and Yevgeniy Sirotin sit down with Sean Batir to examine why data, not just models, is the decisive factor in scaling AI for national security. The conversation breaks down how America’s AI Action Plan reframes data as a strategic asset and what it takes to build secure, interoperable, and mission-ready data environments across government and industry. 

In this inaugural episode of INSA’s All Source Podcast, From Action Plan to Mission Impact: Key Takeaways from America's AI Action Plan, hosts Chitra Sivanandam and Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin break down what it takes to move America’s AI Action Plan from policy to execution. They examine the shift from experimental AI to operational capability, highlighting the need for scalable infrastructure, secure data, and stronger public-private collaboration to deliver results at mission speed.

The conversation sets the foundation for the series, outlining the key challenges and opportunities ahead as the national security community works to translate strategy into real-world impact.

Featuring Amy Campbell, Senior Policy Manager, INSA.