{"id":268,"date":"2024-10-23T09:14:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/?page_id=268"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:14:14","slug":"the-information-advantage-podcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/the-information-advantage-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"The Information Advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-information-advantage\">The Information Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-frank-emerson\/\">Frank Emerson, J.D.<\/a>, on <em>The Information Advantage<\/em>, as he interviews Governor West Chair speakers at The Citadel. Speakers include experts in the intelligence, military, law enforcement, homeland security, and diplomatic communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerson currently serves as the Governor John C. West Chair of American Government and International Studies for The Citadel&#8217;s Political Science Department and is a senior policy consultant to the government, advising on national security, foreign policy, and legal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Information Advantage <\/em>is produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/shss\/faculty-staff\/aubrey-carson\/\">Aubrey Carson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/shss\/faculty-staff\/jessica-galvin\/\">Jessica Galvin<\/a>, with additional support provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/its\/multimedia-services\/\">Jeff Leonard<\/a>. The music for this podcast is produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@bertjerred\">Bert Jerred<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Episodes can be found on this page, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5eJkcz94BG4HU8lfQIYiby?si=uMrf7l6BRpylvq10oKbcvA\">Spotify<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-information-advantage\/id1790683194\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-episodes\">Episodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"pp-podcast-612\" class=\"pp-podcast has-header header-hidden has-featured playerview list-default media-audio\"  data-teaser=\"\" data-elength=\"100\" data-eunit=\"\" data-ppsdata=\"{&quot;ppe-612-1&quot;:{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Episode 26: Cadets Jake Blaser &amp; Phipps Fiore&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Join Cadets Jake Blaser and Phipps Fiore as they discuss the importance of the Law of Armed Conflict and their preparation for Team Citadel\\u2019s participation at the 24th edition of the IIHL Sanremo Law of Armed Conflict Competition for Military Academies.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Cadet Amanda Wolford became the first ever Citadel cadet to win an individual medal in the five years of participating as she won a tie for Bronze medal. This placed her in the top 5 out of 105 cadets, and she was one of three Americans in the top 5 (the other two were from U.S. Air Force Academy). Amanda was also selected as the emcee for the presentation of the annual &#039;Spirit of Sanremo&#039; award which went to the team from Thailand.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Cadets Alexis Van Brocklin and Phipps Fiore won a tie for Silver and Bronze medal, respectively, in the Mixed Team category.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Stay tuned for future discussions with the other cadets who participated in the competition.&lt;em&gt;The Information Advantage&lt;\\\/em&gt;\\u00a0is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. 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The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com\\\/@bertjerred&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;The Citadel SHSS&quot;,&quot;date&quot;:&quot;December 20, 2024&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/podcasters.spotify.com\\\/pod\\\/show\\\/citadelshss\\\/episodes\\\/Episode-7-The-Citadels-2024-OSINT-Conference-e2sj2n4&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/anchor.fm\\\/s\\\/fc9900a0\\\/podcast\\\/play\\\/96094372\\\/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-20%2F953f5bad-0cf3-e399-c375-fe5c1425dcb2.mp3&quot;,&quot;featured&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\\\/staging\\\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\\\/42278856\\\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036.jpg&quot;,&quot;featured_id&quot;:0,&quot;mediatype&quot;:&quot;audio&quot;,&quot;season&quot;:0,&quot;categories&quot;:[],&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;38:50&quot;,&quot;episodetype&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;timestamp&quot;:1734718123,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;51663bb610544f3753f31709587ac5d6&quot;,&quot;fset&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;fratio&quot;:1},&quot;load_info&quot;:{&quot;loaded&quot;:20,&quot;displayed&quot;:10,&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;maxItems&quot;:26,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;6be3a9ae7ff9165e58cc78835c7f74a5&quot;,&quot;step&quot;:10,&quot;sortby&quot;:&quot;sort_date_desc&quot;,&quot;filterby&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;fixed&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;args&quot;:{&quot;imgurl&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\\\/staging\\\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\\\/42278856\\\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036.jpg&quot;,&quot;imgset&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;display&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hddesc&quot;:0,&quot;hdfeat&quot;:0,&quot;oricov&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\\\/staging\\\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\\\/42278856\\\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036.jpg&quot;,&quot;elength&quot;:100}},&quot;rdata&quot;:{&quot;permalink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.citadel.edu\\\/political-science\\\/wp-json\\\/wp\\\/v2\\\/pages\\\/268&quot;,&quot;fprint&quot;:&quot;6be3a9ae7ff9165e58cc78835c7f74a5&quot;,&quot;from&quot;:&quot;feedurl&quot;,&quot;elen&quot;:100,&quot;eunit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;teaser&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Information Advantage&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__wrapper\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__info pod-info\"><div class=\"pod-info__header pod-header\"><div class=\"pod-header__image\"><div class=\"pod-header__image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"podcast-cover-image\" src=\"https:\/\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\/staging\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\/42278856\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 25vw\" alt=\"The Information Advantage\"><\/div><span class=\"pod-header__image-style\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; padding-top: 100%\"><\/div><div class=\"pod-header__items pod-items\"><div class=\"pod-items__title\">The Information Advantage<\/div><div class=\"pod-items__desc\"><p>Join host Frank Emerson, J.D., on The Information Advantage, as he interviews Governor West Chair speakers at The Citadel. Speakers include experts in the intelligence, military, law enforcement, homeland security, and diplomatic communities.<\/p>\n<p>Emerson currently serves as the Governor John C. West Chair of American Government and International Studies for The Citadel&#8217;s Political Science Department and is a senior policy consultant to the government, advising on national security, foreign policy, and legal issues. <\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-frank-emerson\/<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pod-items__navi-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5eJkcz94BG4HU8lfQIYiby\" class=\"subscribe-item pp-badge spotify-sub\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"sub-text\"><span class=\"sub-listen-text\">Listen On<\/span><\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-spotify\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-spotify\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-spotify\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"sub-text\"><span class=\"sub-item-text\">Spotify<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pp-podcast__content pod-content\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__single\"><div class=\"pp-podcast__player\"><div class=\"pp-player-episode\"><audio id=\"pp-podcast-612-player\" preload=\"none\" class=\"pp-podcast-episode\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/s\/fc9900a0\/podcast\/play\/117919172\/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-3%2F389af334-b1b5-f800-e023-92aca598460c.mp3\" \/><\/audio><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pod-content__episode episode-single\"><button class=\"episode-single__close\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Close Single Episode\"><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-x\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><div class=\"episode-single__wrapper\"><div class=\"episode-single__header\"><div class=\"episode-single__title\">Episode 26: Cadets Jake Blaser &amp; Phipps Fiore<\/div><div class=\"episode-single__author\"><span class=\"byname\">by<\/span><span class=\"single-author\">The Citadel SHSS<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"episode-single__description\"><p>Join Cadets Jake Blaser and Phipps Fiore as they discuss the importance of the Law of Armed Conflict and their preparation for Team Citadel\u2019s participation at the 24th edition of the IIHL Sanremo Law of Armed Conflict Competition for Military Academies.<\/p><p>Cadet Amanda Wolford became the first ever Citadel cadet to win an individual medal in the five years of participating as she won a tie for Bronze medal. This placed her in the top 5 out of 105 cadets, and she was one of three Americans in the top 5 (the other two were from U.S. Air Force Academy). Amanda was also selected as the emcee for the presentation of the annual &#039;Spirit of Sanremo&#039; award which went to the team from Thailand.<\/p><p>Cadets Alexis Van Brocklin and Phipps Fiore won a tie for Silver and Bronze medal, respectively, in the Mixed Team category.<\/p><p>Stay tuned for future discussions with the other cadets who participated in the competition.<em>The Information Advantage<\/em>\u00a0is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com\/@bertjerred<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppjs__img-wrapper \"><div class=\"ppjs__img-btn-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ppjs__img-btn\" src=\"https:\/\/d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net\/staging\/podcast_uploaded_nologo\/42278856\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 300px\" alt=\"Episode 26: Cadets Jake Blaser &amp; Phipps Fiore\"><\/div><div><span class=\"ppjs__img-btn-style\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; padding-top: 100%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pod-content__list episode-list\"><div class=\"episode-list__filters\"><div class=\"episode-list__search\"><label class=\"label-episode-search\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Search Episodes<\/span><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search Episodes\" title=\"Search Podcast Episodes\"\/><\/label><span class=\"episode-list__search-icon\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-search\" 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Jones, Ph.D.<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pod-entry__date\">September 19, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pod-entry__author\">The Citadel SHSS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lm-button-wrapper\"><button class=\"episode-list__load-more\"><span>Load More<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"episode-list__search-results episode-search\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Search Results placeholder<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppjs__list-reveal\"><div class=\"ppjs__button\"><button class=\"pp-prev-btn\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Previous Episode<\/span><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-previous\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-previous\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-previous\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"ppjs__button\"><button class=\"pp-list-btn\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Show Episodes List<\/span><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-show-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-show-list\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-show-list\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-hide-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-hide-list\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-hide-list\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"ppjs__button\"><button class=\"pp-next-btn\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Next Episode<\/span><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-next\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-next\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-next\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pod-content__launcher pod-launch\"><button class=\"pod-launch__button pod-launch__info pod-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"ppjs__offscreen\">Show Podcast Information<\/span><span class=\"btn-icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-podcast\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-podcast\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-podcast\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"icon icon-pp-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#icon-pp-x\" xlink:href=\"#icon-pp-x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2v7kUI6wjuqaw5eMCeIV5w?si=iwrXf2NSTnyhitYFDfNRgg\">Episode 26: Cadets Jake Blaser &amp; Phipps Fiore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Cadets Jake Blaser and Phipps Fiore as they discuss the importance of the Law of Armed Conflict and their preparation for Team Citadel\u2019s participation at the 24th edition of the IIHL Sanremo Law of Armed Conflict Competition for Military Academies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadet Amanda Wolford became the first ever Citadel cadet to win an individual medal in the five years of participating as she won a tie for Bronze medal. This placed her in the top 5 out of 105 cadets, and she was one of three Americans in the top 5 (the other two were from U.S. Air Force Academy). Amanda was also selected as the emcee for the presentation of the annual &#8216;Spirit of Sanremo&#8217; award which went to the team from Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadets Alexis Van Brocklin and Phipps Fiore won a tie for Silver and Bronze medal, respectively, in the Mixed Team category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for future discussions with the other cadets who participated in the competition. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/ebqbbGviF1b\">Episode 25: Richard Waring, &#8217;07<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for our discussion with Richard Waring, &#8217;07, Army JAG Officer and defense operations attorney, as we cover the Law of Armed Conflict Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views expressed by Waring were given in a private capacity and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD, Army National Guard, or U.S. Government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7EWEfyoSmXw7owAQWZ0p4F?si=HiaDNGf5QXGjGkuCMQvJHg\">Episode 24: Mike Driscoll<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our discussion with Michael Glenn Driscoll, The Citadel&#8217;s 2025 OSINT Conference lead keynote, as we talk about his experiences in Israel, the Middle East, and cognitive warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driscoll is currently a senior advisor at Palantir. He was a U.S. Navy cryptologic veteran and retired with 34 years of technical and senior leadership roles within the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0eV3rVkbyZK8SJQ72aNFcZ?si=IDDuKbGDTbqHrwVprLG3yA\">Episode 23: Ross Berkoff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the discussion with Ross Berkoff as he shares his experiences on the frontlines in Afghanistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decorated veteran of the 10th Mountain Division, Ross Berkoff served as a Cavalry and Intelligence officer in Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars while deploying alongside the conflict\u2019s two Medal of Honor recipients from his division.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His military legacy is further chronicled in his 2025 book, Beyond the Outpost, a firsthand account of his experiences on the front lines of the Afghanistan War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has translated this frontline leadership into a distinguished civilian career, currently serving as President of RiverTech, LLC, where he oversees a global workforce of over 1,000 employees specializing in information technology, intelligence, and national security mission planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/77luahIPHYhXDAjYIqdiVT?si=vqCHr8dlQjWzWSy09GDb2A\">Episode 22: Adriana Boersner Herrera, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venezuela with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-adriana-boersner-herrera\/\">Dr. Adriana Boersner Herrera<\/a>: Join us as we discuss Venezuela and related policy and international law issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" 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height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/logo_Orbis-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/logo_Orbis-1.png 886w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/logo_Orbis-1-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/logo_Orbis-1-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/sThqeneZOXb\">Episode 20: James Ellis, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/osint-conference\/\">The Citadel&#8217;s OSINT 2.0<\/a>, listen to ORBIS&#8217; Vice President for Open-Source Intelligence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/james-ellis\/\">James Ellis<\/a> discuss the history of open-source intelligence and where it is going with Artificial Intelligence. ORBIS, this year&#8217;s Keynote Sponsor, will be presenting with a full panel on &#8220;The Future of OSINT in the Age of AI.&#8221; Come join us on Thursday in Capers Hall!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-1536x1035.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_8913-2048x1380.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/HObdxM2IEXb\">Episode 19: Melissa Graves, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Citadel&#8217;s OSINT Conference 2.0! Listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/department-head\/\">Dr. Melissa Graves<\/a>, the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Studies Department, discuss The Citadel&#8217;s second upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/osint-conference\/\">Open-Source Intelligence Conference<\/a>. Don&#8217;t miss it, 29-31 October at Capers Hall in Charleston, SC!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_3565-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/mlGzkSCjmXb\">Episode 18: DuBose Kapeluck, Ph.D., and Mark Owens, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/col-dubose-kapeluck-ph-d\/\">Dr. DuBose Kapeluck<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-mark-owens\/\">Dr. Mark Owens<\/a> of The Citadel&#8217;s Political Science Department discuss the issue of gerrymandering. Kapeluck and Owens, The Citadel&#8217;s experts who track election changes and population dynamics, cover the issues that have spread across the states late this summer, principally adopting new congressional district maps. Who\u2019s&nbsp;doing it? And are there keys to how to put these changes into perspective?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_3413-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/abTpe3aeNWb\">Episode 17: Dean Brian M. Jones, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to Dean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/shss\/faculty-staff\/brian-madison-jones-ph-d\/\">Brian M. Jones, Ph.D.<\/a>, discuss education at The Citadel, the School of Humanities &amp; Social Sciences, and his leadership style of focusing on people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_7401.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_7401.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_7401-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/citadelshss\/episodes\/Episode-16-Charles-Chuck-Wilson--84-e31v2ap\">Episode 16: Charles &#8220;Chuck&#8221; Wilson, &#8217;84<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our discussion with Chuck Wilson, &#8217;84, retired CIA Officer and former Director of the CIA&#8217;s Special Activities Center, as he provides lessons on Leadership in High Risk Environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2557\" height=\"2557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315.jpg 2557w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_7315-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2557px) 100vw, 2557px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/citadelshss\/episodes\/Episode-15-Colonel-Thomas-J--Gordon-Ret---U-S--Marine-Corps-e31b4nk\">Episode 15: Colonel Thomas J. Gordon (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in our discussion with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/commandant\/cmdt-department-bios\/commandant-of-cadets\/\">Commandant of The Citadel, Colonel Thomas J. Gordon<\/a> USMC (Ret.), as he discusses leadership, Marine Maxims, and his role as Commandant at The Citadel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/8hwJGdNh3Rb\">Episode 14: Colonel Ty Gilbert, U.S. Air Force<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn from U.S. Air Force Colonel and Commander of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, Ty Gilbert, as he explains the mission of the Centre, the importance of open source intelligence, and lessons on leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/ernst-and-emerson.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9rbRh521g6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4ntodztbRo730cnW5poZv6?si=VTMMJEbzSTeHNp3CJNeS3A\">Episode 13: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the discussion with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa as she provides insight into Collaborating with the new Department of Government Efficiency, Securing Peace for Israel, Leading International Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Delegations, Forging U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court, and Providing Lessons on Leadership for The Citadel\u2019s Cadets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Senator Ernst&#8217;s team for recording and editing this episode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/dvme4SYZkRb\">Episode 12: Jack Porter, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/ltc-jack-porter-ph-d\/\">Dr. Jack Porter<\/a>, Chair of The Citadel\u2019s Political Science Department, in discussing the importance of Political Science and its role in building leaders at The Citadel and his views on national security issues for 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/jennifer-ewbank.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/jennifer-ewbank.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/jennifer-ewbank-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/RRLklZakXQb\">Episode 11: Jennifer Ewbank<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Jennifer Ewbank, former Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation, for an eye-opening discussion of how digital technologies are reshaping global security and the future of democracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/64Xpl9jIMvNdmTzDm62raa?si=Q6ofd3-8QEuCdwHnO96q7g\">Episode 10: Adriana Boersner Herrera, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to Political Science Professor and The Citadel&#8217;s Latin American Affairs expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-adriana-boersner-herrera\/\">Dr. Adriana Boersner Herrera<\/a>, discuss Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro&#8217;s consolidation of authoritarianism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/65c8PJKzwGMSwS7GsUS6ad?si=HfXT-GxRQBKJZDbHOqjNaw\">Episode 9: Ambassador Joseph Manso (Ret.)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retired Ambassador Joseph Manso, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), discusses the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, serving at the OPCW, and stopping the proliferation of chemical weapons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/DSC00790-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/223EoptF9Aqe4cGtLEFJNK?si=BNcmLM6EQDyZPLj0lt__bQ\">Episode 8: Pat Hendrix, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/faculty-staff\/michael-hendrix-ph-d\/\">Dr. Pat Hendrix<\/a>, The Citadel\u2019s OSINT Expert in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies, as he discusses Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and how Citadel students are using OSINT in the classroom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"2175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical-1024x990.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical-768x742.png 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical-1536x1485.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/OSINT-2024-Logo_NAVY-Vertical-2048x1980.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/dRFtJUuiuPb\"><strong>Episode 7: The Citadel&#8217;s 2024 OSINT Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to some of the speakers at The Citadel\u2019s first OSINT Conference discuss the future of OSINT and the need for expanding partnerships among the government, private sector, and academia. Thank you to Andrew Borene at Flashpoint, Patrick Weninger and Matthew Brock at Orbis Ops, Jim Ford at Microsoft, Dennis Eger with the U.S. Army, Melissa Ullom with the U.S. State Department, and Guido Torres at Irregular Warfare Initiative for taking the time to talk with us on <em>The Information Advantage<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/fhxhTPcI5Ob\">Episode 6: Jason Barrett<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Director of National Intelligence OSINT Executive, Jason Barrett, discusses the Intelligence Community\u2019s Open Source Intelligence Strategy 2024-2026 and the connection between open source intelligence and advising tomorrow\u2019s principled leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/h4UMUCxhyOb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-286\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_IMG_6722-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/h4UMUCxhyOb\">Episode 5: DuBose Kapeluck, Ph.D., and Mark Owens, Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Professors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/col-dubose-kapeluck-ph-d\/\">DuBose Kapeluck<\/a>, Ph.D., and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/faculty-staff\/dr-mark-owens\/\">Mark Owens<\/a>, Ph.D., who are The Citadel\u2019s experts on southern politics, as they discuss the 2024 presidential race and the results of The Citadel Poll. Learn about their findings, voters\u2019 preferences, decision making, and what it means for South Carolina as one of the fastest growing states. <a href=\"https:\/\/poll.citadel.edu\">\u2060<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.citadel.edu\">The Citadel Poll<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/citadelshss\/episodes\/Episode-4-David-Tyson-e2qm93m\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/42278856-1729525379544-5e44d7b205036-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/citadelshss\/episodes\/Episode-4-David-Tyson-e2qm93m\">Episode 4: David Tyson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our discussion with retired CIA Officer David Tyson as he gives The Citadel\u2019s cadets the educational advantage on his career as a CIA operations officer and member of CIA\u2019s Team Alpha. Tyson was a member of Team Alpha, the first group of U.S. personnel inserted behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9\/11. Tyson also served as a Chief of Station and is a recipient of the CIA\u2019s Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the Agency\u2019s highest award for valor, and the Agency\u2019s Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0kfs7IzkQsZ62QR0lvkDqM?si=1c50dde5bf064a3c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/IMG_6043-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0kfs7IzkQsZ62QR0lvkDqM?si=1c50dde5bf064a3c\">Episode 3: Dr. Melissa Graves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citadel Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/intelligence-and-security-studies\/faculty-staff\/melissa-graves-ph-d\/\">Melissa Graves<\/a>, Ph.D., discusses The Citadel\u2019s OSINT Conference and why OSINT is the Intelligence Discipline of First Resort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifyanchor-web.app.link\/e\/J2tv9qVkUNb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/Podcast-photo-ugoretz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/Podcast-photo-ugoretz.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/Podcast-photo-ugoretz-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/Podcast-photo-ugoretz-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/Podcast-photo-ugoretz-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifyanchor-web.app.link\/e\/J2tv9qVkUNb\">Episode 2: Tonya Ugoretz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to Tonya Ugoretz, the FBI\u2019s Assistant Director, Directorate of Intelligence, provide the information advantage on the FBI\u2019s unique law enforcement and intelligence roles, and how the FBI is adapting to a shifting operating environment through the FBI\u2019s five-year intelligence program strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifyanchor-web.app.link\/e\/n55qRMugUNb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/political-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/thumbnail_Information-Advantage-Podcast-Logo-v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" 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