This week Jon's guest is Dr. Thomasm Mahnken who is thepresi dent and chief executive officer of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and a senior research professor The Johns Hopkins University’s, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Together the two discuses Dr. Mahnken's plan for deterring China. 

Host Jon Olson discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine with former commander of US Army European forces with guest Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.)

Dr. James Densley from Metropolitan State University and host Jon Olson discuss the role gangs play in transnational organized crime.

Host Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Margo Squire about Public Diplomacy and its role in foreign affairs.

Host Jon Olson discusses the impact of illicit drugs, international drug cartels, and career opportunities in the Drug Enforcement Administration with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek from the Minneapolis Office of the DEA.

Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Jorgensen who worked previously with the CIA and State Department. Jorgensen's most recent assignment was to the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. Together the two discuss  about the economic and security situation in Belarus and its role in Eastern Europe. 

Host jon Olson talks about the intersection of economics and national security with author, columnist with the Financial Times, Rana Foroohar.

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. David Burbach from the US Naval War College about space policy, the US Space Force, and related topics.

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. David Burbach from the US Naval War College about space policy, the US Space Force, and related topics.

Host Jon Olson's guest is Ambassador Ross Wilson, who served as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the final year of America’s involvement in that nation.