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Squaring the Circle

by Matthew Bigelow

Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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Building Middle East Partner Capacity with Daniel Mouton, Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin Middle East

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Sep 18
54 min

Mass, Machines, and Munitions with Dr. Michael Horowitz

For more information: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/authors/michael-c-horowitz# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12
35 min

Surviving the Internet of Battle Things with Dr. Alexander Kott

For more information: + https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1005470/army-mad-scientist-speaker-series-next-gen-technology-and-armys-transformation-with-dr-alexander-kott H

Sep 3
45 min

The Strategic Importance of Greenland, Arctic Security and Great Power Competition with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan

For more information: https://cdrsalamander.substack.com/p/greenland-belle-of-the-ball-with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13
56 min

How the Army Prepares for Tomorrow's Wars with the Hon. Christine E. Wormuth, President and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative

For more information on the Nuclear Threat Initiative - please visit their website: https://www.nti.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29
44 min

The Future of American Airpower with Dan Grazier, Stimson Center

The link to Dan's latest report: https://www.stimson.org/2026/the-future-of-american-airpower/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5
51 min

Affordable Mass with Mike Benitez, CEO of Purple Rhombus

Link to the article: https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/from-slogan-to-standard-how-the-pentagon-should-define-affordable-mass/ Link to Mike's newsletter and podcast

Jun 27
47 min

Acquisition Reform - PAE and the Army's New Acquisition Executive Structure with COL Amanda Love

For more information: https://www.army.mil/article/290080/the_armys_2025_acquisition_reforms_revolutionize_processes_to_expedite_cutting_edge_capabilities Hosted on Ac

Jun 16
30 min

The Defense Industry and Mettle Ops with Katie Bigelow, CEO

For more information on Mettle Ops: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mettle-ops/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16
36 min

The Last Supper with Margaret Mullins

For additional reading, please see these links: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-silicon-valley-gets-wrong-about-national-security https://vanderbiltpo

May 15
43 min

A Discussion on the Decision Support Systems (JCIDS, DAS, PPBE) with Todd Napier

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May 2
55 min

Theater Logistics and Sustaining the Force with BG (R) Mike Siegl

As discussed on the podcast episode - Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics: Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Win

Apr 28
49 min

A Discussion on the Business of Defense with Wesley Sparks, Ajax Defense

Get a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social

Mar 8
44 min

Adaptation and Rapid Technological Change with COL Neil Hollenbeck

For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/

Mar 2
43 min

The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai

For additional information - I recommend reading this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/return-theater-army-guide-new-planners-chad-pillai-a1zae/ Hosted on Acast

Feb 16
56 min

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with Amanda Bresler

For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below: https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-develo

Feb 16
40 min

Forging America's 21st Century Defense Industrial Base with COL Eric McCoy, AMC

For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_mod

Feb 12
42 min

Space and Missile Defense with LTG (R) Dan Karbler

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Jan 24
51 min

International Affairs with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of LA

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Jan 23
54 min

Ready For War - The DIB and Mobilization with Professor Doug Orsi, Army War College

Link to the article by Professor Orsi - https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

Jan 14
36 min

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