NucleCast

Deb Gracio - PNNL, AI, and the Future of National Security Science

Deb Gracio, Director of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), sits down with us to discuss the laboratory's remarkable evolution from its Hanford roots to its cur

JC Btaiche: From Fusion Dreams to Defense Reality

In this episode of NucleCast, Guest Host, Manolis Priniotakis, sits down with JC Btaiche, CEO and Founder of Fuse, to discuss his path into the fusion industry and how hi

Don Cook: Stockpile Stewardship and Nuclear Modernization

As the global security environment grows more complex, how can the United States maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent without returning to nuclear tes

Chris Stone: Deception, Deterrence, and the Future of Space Warfare

As competition in space intensifies, how can the United States deter aggression and defend its vital space assets? In this episode of NucleCast, Chris Stone explores the

Lindell Lucy: Ukraine's War Zone, Lessons from a Cross-Country Trip

In this episode, Lindell Lucy shares his recent experiences traveling across Ukraine, insights on life during wartime, and explores the complex topic of nuclear deterrenc

Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse: The Missing Ingredient in Military Modernization, Why Advanced Energetics Matter

In this episode of NucleCast, host Manolis sits down with Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) to examine why adv

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Jones: From Cold War to NATO: A Nuclear Journey

Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Tom Jones shares firsthand insights from a career spanning the height of the Cold War through modern NATO nuclear operations. Dr

Paul Amato: The Importance of Theater Nuclear Weapons for Deterrence

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam sits down with Paul Amato for an in-depth discussion on the role of theater nuclear weapons in maintaining U.S. deterrence and strategi

Jay Tilden 2: The Myth of the Missile Gap, Rethinking Nuclear Deterrence

Are perceived gaps in nuclear capabilities driving unnecessary fears of a new arms race? In this Part 2, Jay Tilden examines one of the most enduring questions in deterre

General (Ret.) Robin Rand - The Kyle Institute’s Role in National Security Innovation

In this episode, General (Ret.) Robin Rand joins NucleCast to discuss the mission and impact of the Kyle Institute for National Security at the University of Arizona. Ra

Neile Miller: Inside Nuclear Budget and the Evolution of Neveda National Security Site

In this episode of NucleCast, Neile Miller breaks down the often-overlooked mechanics of federal budgeting and what they mean for the nuclear enterprise. From the earlies

Jay Tilden - Nuclear Threats Uncovered: Intelligence, Terrorism, and Deterrence

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam sits down with Jay Tilden, former Department of Energy intelligence officer, for an inside look at how the U.S. understands, tracks, an

Maura Burns: Inside China’s Growing Nuclear Arsenal

In this episode of NucleCast, host Manolis Priniotakis sits down with former CIA executive Maura Burns to unpack China’s rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities and what t

Steve Andros: Inside Nuclear Threat Response

What happens when a nuclear threat becomes real—and who responds first? In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther speaks with retired Navy Explosive Ordnance Dispo

Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control

In this episode of NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver, Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication

Jonathan Cefalu - Is AI Becoming Too Smart for Its Own Good?

AI expert, Jonathan Cefalu, joins the conversation to examine some of the most pressing—and underappreciated—challenges in artificial intelligence safety, from prompt inj

Frank Rose: Reimagining Arms Control for the 21st Century

Former senior national security official Frank Rose joins the conversation to examine the future of arms control, nuclear policy, and strategic stability in an increasing

Tom Summers: Artificial Intelligence at the Nuclear Threshold

Most discussions of AI and nuclear deterrence miss a critical question: does AI reinforce human decision‑making—or risk replacing it? In this episode, security expert Tom

Alyssa Agard: China’s System Destruction Strategy

NucleCast welcomes, emerging scholar Alyssa Agard who talks about Chinese strategic thinking, system destruction warfare, and what these concepts mean for the future of d

David Albright: Iran, Inspections, and the Future of Nonproliferation

In this episode of NucleCast, renowned nuclear expert David Albright offers a clear‑eyed assessment of Iran’s nuclear program—where it began, where it stands today, and t