A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast

A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast


Latest Episodes

BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 2)
December 17, 2024

Human oversight of AI in #nationaldefense: Can we trust our gut or do human #biases create dangerous bottlenecks?

BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 1)
December 10, 2024

Can #AI outperform human #intuition on the battlefield? Andrew Hill & Steve Gerras join Tom Spahr in a 2-part series challenging conventional thinking on AI in #defense.

ECHOES OF ERASURE: POLAND’S MEMORY AND IDENTITY
December 03, 2024

#Poland's historical memory & identity is a complex subject when considered in the context of #WWII & communism. The shaping Poland's national consciousness

BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 2)
November 29, 2024

Laurie Rush U.S. Army Archaeologist joins historian Matthias Rogg to discuss the importance of protecting #culturalproperty during conflict.

BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 1)
November 29, 2024

Historian Matthias Rogg & int'l law expert Lando Kirchmair discuss the importance of protecting #culturalproperty during conflict.

FEAR, FERVOR, AND FALSEHOODS: INSIGHTS ON THE IRAQ INVASION (PART 2)
November 26, 2024

Melvyn Leffler joins Carrie Lee for part 2 of their discussion of the Iraq War decision-making process.

FEAR, FERVOR, AND FALSEHOODS: INSIGHTS ON THE IRAQ INVASION (PART 1)
November 19, 2024

Melvyn Leffler joins Carrie Lee w/ a fresh perspective on the Iraq War, arguing the Bush admin wasn't set on invasion from day one.

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF HOMELAND DEFENSE
November 05, 2024

80 years ago Japan launched bomb-carrying balloons toward the U.S. What implications does the historic event hold for #homelanddefense today?

NORMS, POLITICIZATION, AND THE MILITARY PROFESSION
October 29, 2024

Attempts to #politicize the military for political gain are a threat to #democracy. Risa Brooks discusses the importance of military education in upholding democratic values

THE SPY AND THE STATE: THE PARADOX OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE
October 22, 2024

Is the US intelligence community too big? How did we get 18 different agencies? Is it time for reform?