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One CA Podcast
Civil Affairs Association
249 episodes
1 day ago
One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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One CA Podcast
249: Strategic Human Capital with COL Kramer & LTC Martinez

Host: LTC Brian Hancock
Guests: COL Delmayca “Didi” Kramer & LTC Liz Martinez
Duration: ~45 minutes
Produced by: Civil Affairs Association
Rated Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot
https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts

In this episode, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with COL Delmayca Kramer and LTC Liz Martinez to explore the evolving landscape of promotion boards and the innovative Talent Management Board initiative at USACAPOC(A).

From merit-based advancement to mentorship pipelines, the conversation dives deep into how the Army is adapting its personnel strategy to recognize and elevate top performers. COL Kramer shares her philosophy on excellence, while LTC Martinez discusses structural shifts and opportunities for Civil Affairs Soldiers in emerging formations like the Theater Information Advantage Detachments (TIADs).

Whether you're a junior officer, senior leader, or career manager, this episode offers practical insights into how talent is identified, nurtured, and positioned for strategic impact.

If you're a Lieutenant Colonel interested in participating in the USACAPOC(A) Talent Management Board, please email your Baseball Card (BBC) using the following format:

Subject Line Naming Convention:
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial., Rank, Primary Branch/AOC
(e.g., POWELL, MAC K., COL CA)


Include the following POCs on your email:

  • CPT Rickardo Howell: rickardo.l.howell.mil@army.mil
  • LTC Alishia Griffin: alishia.n.griffin.mil@army.mil
  • Hope Norton (CIV): hope.m.norton.civ@army.mil


Late submissions may still be accepted through mid-September. The board convenes at the end of October.

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  • - To visit the Civil Affairs Association: www.civilaffairsassoc.org
  • -To contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com

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    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to artist Shivaree for the song "Good Night Moon" from the album "I oughtta Give You a Shot in the Head."

    #MilitaryLeadership #ArmyTalentManagement #CivilAffairs #USACAPOC #LeadershipDevelopment #PromotionBoard #TalentBoard #MilitaryPodcast #DefenseInnovation #PeopleFirst #StrategicLeadership #NewPodcastAlert #PodcastForChange #VeteranVoices #MilitaryCareers #ArmyStrong #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation #PodcastHost #MilitaryMentorship #OperationalExcellence

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    5 days ago
    21 minutes 31 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    248: Culture First: Natacha Ciezki on Building Trust and Strategy in African Engagements

    In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Natacha Ciezki, a foreign affairs consultant and Civil Affairs officer, to explore the critical role of cultural understanding in African engagements.

    Drawing from her extensive experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, Natacha shares insights on how local context, historical nuance, and relationship-building shape effective foreign policy and civil affairs operations.

    Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or curious listener, this conversation offers a compelling look at why cultural fluency isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic necessity

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

     ---

    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at: https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to Ekler for the sample of Polo and Pan from the album Canopee. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IruTV-LGQ&list=RDf5IruTV-LGQ&start_radio=1

    ---#africanengagements #civilaffairs #foreignpolicy #strategiccommunication #culturalintelligence #subSaharanAfrica #OneCAPodcast #USStateDepartment #localcontextmatters #publicdiplomacy #crossculturalstrategy #natachaciezki #dannyjoseph #militarydiplomacy #softpower #foreignaffairsofficer #geopolitics #relationshipbuilding #fieldinsights #globalstrategy #ECOWAS


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    1 week ago
    20 minutes 25 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    247: Building the Next Generation of Foreign Policy Leaders—with Vasu Vaitla

    What does it take to break into foreign policy—and thrive in the “last three feet” of U.S. diplomacy? In this episode, we sit down with Vasu Vaitla, a Georgetown adjunct-associate professor whose career spans the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, NGO Initiatives of Change, and the U.S. Air Force.

    Vasu shares practical advice for students and professionals seeking careers in foreign affairs, whether through government, NGOs, or multinational organizations. From classroom insights to field-tested strategies, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to serve at the intersection of policy, people, and purpose.

    🔗 Learn more about Vasu Vaitla: Georgetown Faculty Profile
    🎶 Featuring a sample of Georgetown’s fight song—drums courtesy of the Chicago Bears.

    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association, spotlighting voices from the frontlines of diplomacy, development, and defense. Feedspot ranks us among the top 10 foreign policy podcasts—see why at Feedspot’s Foreign Policy Rankings.

    📬 Contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com
    🌐 Visit us: civilaffairsassoc.org


    Aspiring to serve in the “last three feet” of diplomacy? 🎙️ In this episode of #OneCAPodcast, Georgetown’s Vasu Vaitla shares actionable advice for launching a career in foreign policy—from the classroom to the field. Whether you're eyeing the #ForeignService, NGOs, or multilateral organizations, this is your roadmap to impact.
    #PublicDiplomacy #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicyCareers #GeorgetownUniversity #USStateDepartment #InternationalRelations #DiplomacyMatters #MentorshipInAction #GlobalLeadership #FeedspotTop10 #CareerPathways #ForeignAffairs #NationalSecurity #DevelopmentDiplomacy #WomenInForeignPolicy #NextGenDiplomats #CFR #AFSA #WFPG #PDCA #AAD #FPA

    Organization,Hashtag

    One CA Podcast,#OneCAPodcast,#LastThreeFeet,#CivilAffairs

    Georgetown University,#GeorgetownUniversity,#ForeignPolicyCareers,#NextGenDiplomats

    U.S. Department of State,#USStateDepartment,#ForeignService,#PublicDiplomacy

    United Nations,#UNCareers,#GlobalLeadership,#MultilateralEngagement

    Initiatives of Change,#InitiativesOfChange,#Peacebuilding,#CivicTrust

    U.S. Air Force,#USAirForce,#NationalSecurity,#DefenseDiplomacy

    Council on Foreign Relations (CFR),#CFR,#ForeignAffairs,#GlobalPolicy

    American Foreign Service Association (AFSA),#AFSA,#ForeignServiceLife,#DiplomacyMatters

    Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG),#WFPG,#WomenInForeignPolicy,#MentorshipInAction

    Public Diplomacy Council of America (PDCA),#PDCA,#PublicDiplomacy,#CareerPathways

    Association of American Diplomats (AAD),#AAD,#DiplomaticCareers,#ForeignPolicyVoices

    Foreign Policy Association (FPA),#FPA,#InternationalRelations,#GlobalEngagement

    Feedspot,#FeedspotTop10,#ForeignPolicyPodcast,#PodcastRankings

    Academic & NGO Networks,#CareerInForeignPolicy,#DevelopmentDiplomacy,#GlobalCareers

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    2 weeks ago
    20 minutes 25 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    246: Countermines, Cruise Missiles, and Cold Showers: Brad Penely on Resilience and Irregular Warfare

    In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Navy EOD Commander Brad Penely to explore the evolving face of warfare—from mine countermeasures in the Strait of Hormuz to cruise missile defense in the Red Sea and joint ops in South America.

    Brad shares firsthand insights from Syria, Iran, and beyond, while unpacking the future of small-unit operations, drone warfare, and the power of disruptive thinking.

    But this isn’t just about tactics. Brad dives deep into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of leadership, offering hard-won advice on resilience, innovation, and the kind of mindset that thrives under pressure.

    From writing white papers that change doctrine to taking cold showers that build grit, this episode is a masterclass in modern warfighting and personal growth.

    🔗 Learn more about FP21: https://www.fp21.org

    🎧 Visit the show page: civilaffairsassociation.com/podcast

    📨 Contact us: capodcasting@gmail.com

    🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: Check it out

    🎵 Music by TC Dickinson Ft. Carrera – Django (Hip Hop vs Western Instrumental): https://youtu.be/O2Cz16Kk3jA?si=pDy_knvnK8NBF3vK

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    3 weeks ago
    18 minutes 40 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    245: Spirit of America: Jim Hake on Mobilizing Private Support for U.S. Foreign Policy

    🎧 Welcome to the Once CA Podcast.

    In this episode, host Assad Raza welcomes Jim Hake, founder of Spirit of America, a nonprofit that directly supports overseas U.S. Military, Diplomatic, and Development efforts.

    Hake shares how his organization bridges critical gaps in foreign assistance—delivering rapid, locally tailored support that helps advance U.S. foreign policy goals in complex environments.

    From frontline partnerships in Ukraine and West Africa to strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, Hake explains how Spirit of America works alongside Civil Affairs teams and other U.S. personnel to build trust, deliver impact, and reinforce democratic values.

    One CA is a production of the Civil Affairs Association, featuring voices from the field—military, diplomatic, development, and intelligence professionals—who operate in the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations. Our goal is to inform, inspire, and elevate the role of Civil Affairs in global engagement.

    🔗 Learn more about Jim Hake and Spirit of America: spiritofamerica.org

    📩 Contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com

    🌐 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org

    🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: See the list

    🎵 Music credit: Relaxing Rhythms CH, Album 92 Sing Song Swing Jazz: Twist Till Your Hips Hurt YouTube link

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    Organization,Hashtag

    Spirit of America,#SpiritOfAmerica,#SupportOurTroops,#CivilAffairsSupport

    Civil Affairs Association,#CivilAffairs,#OneCAPodcast,#LastThreeFeet

    USAID,#USAID,#ForeignAssistance,#DevelopmentDiplomacy

    U.S. Department of State,#Diplomacy,#USForeignPolicy,#DemocracySupport

    U.S. Army Civil Affairs,#CivilAffairsOps,#MilitarySupport,#StrategicEngagement

    Atlantic Council,#FrontlineDemocracy,#UkraineSupport,#WestAfricaSecurity

    Brookings Institution,#ForeignAid,#GlobalEngagement,#IndoPacificStrategy

    Carnegie Endowment,#CivilMilitaryRelations,#HumanitarianAssistance,#ConflictPrevention

    Freedom House,#DemocracyPromotion,#HumanRightsSupport,#UkraineSolidarity

    Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),#CSISLive,#GlobalSecurity,#DevelopmentMatters

    Harvard Belfer Center,#BelferCenter,#NationalSecurity,#CivicAction

    Stanford Internet Observatory,#DigitalDemocracy,#CivicTech,#InformationOps

    Global Citizen,#HumanitarianSupport,#NGOImpact,#HashtagActivism

    Bosch Stiftung (West Africa),#LocalNGOs,#WestAfricaPeace,#CommunityResilience

    Ukrainian Civil Society Groups,#StandWithUkraine,#StopRussianAggression,#UkraineNGOs


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    1 month ago
    23 minutes 22 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    244: Building U.S. Relations: First Contact, Follow-Through, and Complex Engagements by Chris Brewer

    🧭 Episode Description

    In this episode of the One CA Podcast, we welcome Chris Brewer, author of Old Scroll Ranger and In the Shadows Between Wars. Brewer led special forces operations in over 130 countries, forging U.S. relationships with partner nations through every phase of engagement.

    We explore:

    • 🟢 First Contact: How to approach populations and leaders with little to no U.S. presence
    • 🔵 Follow-On Engagements: Building trust and long-term relationships
    • 🔴 Complex Operations: Supporting deep U.S. involvement with local leadership and communities

    Chris shares hard-won insights from the field, blending tactical experience with strategic diplomacy.


    🔗 Learn More

    📚 Chris Brewer’s books and background
    🌐 Civil Affairs Association Podcast Hub
    📩 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
    🏆 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast – Feedspot

    🎵 Music by New Jazz Underground – “22”


    📣 Hashtags for Promo

    #OneCAPodcast #ChrisBrewer #CivilAffairs #SpecialForces #ForeignRelations #FirstContact #StrategicEngagement #OldScrollRanger #MilitaryDiplomacy #PartnerNationOps #ForeignPolicyPodcast #FeedspotTop10 #NewJazzUnderground

    #OneCAPodcast

    #ChrisBrewer

    #OldScrollRanger

    #InTheShadowsBetweenWars

    #CivilAffairs

    #SpecialForces

    #MilitaryDiplomacy

    #StrategicEngagement

    #FirstContact

    #PartnerNationOps

    #ForeignRelations

    #ForeignPolicyPodcast

    #FeedspotTop10

    #NewJazzUnderground

    #SOFCommunity

    #IrregularWarfare

    #MilitaryLeadership

    #GlobalEngagement

    #DefenseDiplomacy

    #LastThreeFeet

    #CivilMilitaryOperations

    #SecurityCooperation

    #MilitaryAdvisory

    #StabilityOperations

    #MilitaryHistory

    #VeteranVoices


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    1 month ago
    22 minutes 3 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    243: Foreign Aid Is Now DOD’s Problem: USAIDs Seth Middleton Explains Why

    Today, we welcome retired Lieutenant Colonel Seth Middleton, who served as a Civil Affairs officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Mali.

    He later went on to work for USAID, teaching the JHOC, or JointHumanitarian Operations Course, and serving as a military advisor before the agency was disbanded.

    We talk with Seth about his experiences at AID and his new article,"Non-Military Foreign Assistance is Now DOD’s Problem," published in the Small Wars Journal. To check out the article, I have links available in the show notes

    SWJ Profile:

    https://smallwarsjournal.com/author/seth-middleton/

    Article:

    https://smallwarsjournal.com/2025/03/21/non-military-foreign-assistance-is-now-dods-problem/

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "lastthree feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org


    CAA Call for papers:

    https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/_files/ugd/85da1e_74d6e5f2cd7f4e13a73d68ee76e5b192.pdf

    CAA 2025 Symposium:

    Civil Affairs Association's 2025 annual symposium will be heldin Los Angeles, California from November 13-16

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/civil-affairs-association_save-the-date-the-2025-caa-annual-activity-7315538329746264065-KkDR/

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    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CAPodcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to Cozy Jazz Music for the sample ofSeptember Jazz. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/N1GJvZfdDGI?feature=shared

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    🎯 Hashtags:
    #CivilAffairs #ForeignAssistance #USAID #MilitaryDiplomacy #HumanitarianOperations #JHOC #DevelopmentLeadership #ConflictZones #IraqWar #AfghanistanOps #MaliSecurity #SmallWarsJournal #StrategicEngagement #PartnerNation #LastThreeFeet #ForeignPolicyVoices #VeteranInsights #GlobalDevelopment #MilitaryAdvisor #FeedspotTop10

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    1 month ago
    21 minutes 58 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    242: Wildlife in the Fight: Matt Moran on Natural Resources and Civil Affairs

    In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Matt Moran, a wildlife biologist from Alaska and newly minted 38G Natural Resources Specialist in the Army Reserve Civil Affairs community. From tracking polar bear hunting in the Aleutian Islands to advising on wildlife management in deployed regions, Matt shares how his civilian expertise translates into strategic value for U.S. foreign engagement.


    They dive into the role of natural resources in stability operations, the challenges of conservation in conflict zones, and how Civil Affairs professionals operate in the “last three feet” of diplomacy. Matt’s story highlights the growing importance of specialized knowledge in shaping mission success and building trust with partner nations.


    Whether you're a soldier, scientist, strategist, or simply curious about the intersection of ecology and foreign policy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the evolving mission of Civil Affairs.

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "lastthree feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org

     ---

    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CAPodcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     I want to give Special Thanks to my niece Kim, a fantastic R&B vocalist, for sharing a sample of her song "No Blues" from the Album Nzuri Soul. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/02Im-C7b1q8?si=n2LdtnAtcZATkhPU

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    🎙️ Podcast & Civil Affairs Focus
    #OneCAPodcast #CivilAffairs #MilitaryDiplomacy #LastThreeFeet #FeedspotTop10

    🌍 Foreign Policy & Stability Operations
    #ForeignPolicy #StabilityOperations #ForeignEngagement #ConflictZones

    🦅 Natural Resources & Wildlife Expertise
    #38GSpecialist #NaturalResources #WildlifeBiology #AlaskaWildlife #PolarBearConservation #EcologyAndSecurity

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    1 month ago
    19 minutes 34 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    241: Leadership at the Edge: A Command Perspective with JohnPaul LeCedre (Part II)

    🎙️ Welcome to the One CA Podcast
    In this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders.
    📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series.


    🌍 About One CA
    Produced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA features professionals in diplomacy, defense, development, and field operations. We highlight real-world experiences from “the last three feet” of U.S. foreign engagement—where relationship-building becomes mission-critical.

    📬 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
    🔗 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org


    🏅 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast — as ranked by Feedspot

    🙏 Special Thanks To

    Resputin e Boney M for a sample of Shuffle Dance. Retrieved from ⁠https://youtube.com/shorts/mLZerKOcsbM?feature=shared⁠---


    🎧 #OneCAPodcast #LeadershipAtTheEdge #MilitaryLeadership #CommandInsights #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicy #DefenseDiplomacy #PublicAffairs #LastThreeFeet #VeteranVoices #GlobalEngagement #StrategicInfluence #NationalSecurity #TacticalLeadership #PartnerNation #MilitaryPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #FieldExperience #ForeignService #MissionReady



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    2 months ago
    20 minutes 40 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    240: Leadership at the Edge: A Command Perspective with John Paul LeCedre (Part I)

    🎙️ Welcome to the One CA Podcast
    In this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders.
    📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series.


    🌍 About One CA
    Produced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA features professionals in diplomacy, defense, development, and field operations. We highlight real-world experiences from “the last three feet” of U.S. foreign engagement—where relationship-building becomes mission-critical.

    📬 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
    🔗 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org


    🏅 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast — as ranked by Feedspot

    🙏 Special Thanks To Resputin e Boney M for a sample of Shuffle Dance. Retrieved from https://youtube.com/shorts/mLZerKOcsbM?feature=shared---


    🎧 #OneCAPodcast #LeadershipAtTheEdge #MilitaryLeadership #CommandInsights #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicy #DefenseDiplomacy #PublicAffairs #LastThreeFeet #VeteranVoices #GlobalEngagement #StrategicInfluence #NationalSecurity #TacticalLeadership #PartnerNation #MilitaryPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #FieldExperience #ForeignService #MissionReady

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    2 months ago
    22 minutes 39 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    239: Xi Jinping’s Power Moves: Samuel Wong on China’s Political Shakeups

    Join us on the One CA Podcast as we welcome Mr. Samuel Wong, a leading China and foreign policy expert based in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we unpack Xi Jinping’s recent political maneuvers, the implications of military purges, and what these shifts mean for U.S.–China relations.


    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association, featuring voices from the frontlines of diplomacy—military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents—sharing insights from the “last three feet” of foreign engagement.


    📩 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
    🌐 Learn more: civilaffairsassoc.org
    🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: See the list
    🎵 Music by Infraction: Upbeat Happy Fun Ukulele


    🔗 Hashtags for Spotify & Social Promotion

    • #OneCAPodcast
    • #XiJinping
    • #ChinaPolitics
    • #USChinaRelations
    • #ForeignPolicy
    • #CivilAffairs
    • #Geopolitics
    • #Top10Podcasts
    • #DiplomacyMatters
    • #StrategicCommunication
    • #PodcastDrop
    • #ListenAndLearn

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    2 months ago
    19 minutes 32 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    238: The Diamond Game: Dennis Cosgrove on Strategy, Service, and Security

    🎧 Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, host Danny Joseph speaks with Dennis Cosgrove—retired FBI Special Agent who investigated the Russian Mob and the global diamond underworld. In this episode, Cosgrove unpacks how those experiences translate into practical lessons for anyone stepping into law enforcement, diplomacy, or national security.

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, developmentofficers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with apartner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "lastthree feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CAPodcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to positive mood jazz - sunny jazz cafe and bossa nova music. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp_Eg8NMfT0

    ---#OneCAPodcast #DiamondGamePodcast #DennisCosgroveInterview

    #FBIInsights #NationalSecurityToday #CounterintelligenceTalk #LawEnforcementLeadership #OrganizedCrimePodcast

    #BehindDiplomacy #ForeignServiceVoices #GlobalStrategyPodcast #InternationalSecurityTalk #PublicDiplomacyMatters

    #StrategicNarrative #EthicalLeadership #AIForCommunicators #CommunicationStrategy #NarrativeWarfare

    #NewPodcastAlert #TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastInterviews #PodcastCommunity #PodcastLife #SpotifyPodcast

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    2 months ago
    23 minutes 53 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    237: Disaster Management by Ian Thigpen

    Today, Brian Hancock talks with Ian Thigpen on Disaster Management.Cpt Ian Thigpen is a Captain in the U.S. Army, 353 Civil Affairs Command and works disaster management in his professional career.

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    Ian Thigpen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-michael-thigpen-mem/

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association. We bringin people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers,and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partnernation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last-three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, orlook us up on the Civil Affairs Association website atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CAPodcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to Taylor Croatia sor a sample of the instrumentalAugust. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRz8l11M_2Y


    #Civil_Affairs, #klamathcounty, @ianthigpen

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    2 months ago
    21 minutes 16 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    236: State Department Reforms by Dan Spokojny, FP21 (Part 2)

    Please welcome Dan Spokojny, the founder of FP21, a research and advisory group focused on reforming the State Department's conduct of U.S. foreign policy.


    Dan started on the hill, working on congressional policy, then as a diplomat for the State Department.


    Since then, he formed FP21 to help the State Department improve its organization and processes.


    This is part II of a two-part episode, so let's get started.

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    You can learn more about FP21 here: https://www.fp21.org/

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com,  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

     ---

    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to Weirdlysound for the sample of July Instrumental by Noah Cyrus.

    Retrieved from: ⁠https://youtu.be/HgB9QFdFnZk?feature=shared⁠


    #CAA, #FP21org, #Dan_Spoko, #Civil_Affairs

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    3 months ago
    25 minutes 36 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    235: State Department Reforms by Dan Spokojny, FP21 (Part 1)

    Please welcome Dan Spokojny, the founder of FP21, a research and advisory group focused on reforming the State Department's conduct of U.S. foreign policy.


    Dan started on the hill, working on congressional policy, then as a diplomat for the State Department.


    Since then, he formed FP21 to help the State Department improve its organization and processes.


    A quick note: I found that the introduction had a gap. One of the voice channels fell out, so on 27 July I updated a corrected version. Sorry about that. This is part I of a two-part episode, so let's get started.

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    You can learn more about FP21 here: https://www.fp21.org/

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    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com,  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

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     Special Thanks to Weirdlysound for the sample of July Instrumental by Noah Cyrus.

    Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/HgB9QFdFnZk?feature=shared


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    3 months ago
    25 minutes 9 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    2025 CA Symposium and call for papers

    Hey, it's Jack from the show.

    Just a quick heads-up that the Civil Affairs Association's fall symposium is planned for November 13-16 in Los Angeles.

    And, with the symposium, the association has acall for papers. We are asking you to write on “Redefining Civil Affairs,” based on the latest CA Roundtable Report. Papers are due by September 12th, andthe top three get a cash prize. See below:

     

    Symposium:

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/civil-affairs-association_save-the-date-the-2025-caa-annual-activity-7315538329746264065-KkDR/

     

    Call for papers:

    https://www.civilaffairsassociation.com/post/2025-26-civil-affairs-issue-papers-call-for-papers---

    One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, developmentofficers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with apartner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "lastthree feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org



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    3 months ago
    29 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    234: Wes Aniton / Tedd Lipka on USMC Civil Affairs Reserves

    Today, Rob Boudreau hosts Tedd Lipka and Wes Aniton, both Civil Affairs Lieutenant Colonels in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, as they discuss their experiences in Europe and Africa.

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     One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Great news!

    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy.

    Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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     Special Thanks to Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band for the sample of Menilmontant. retrieved from https://youtu.be/N4zOi8h-Uds?si=ZMutMnLUOvJKjU5L


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    3 months ago
    22 minutes 20 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    233: Patrick Jenevein, Dancing with the Dragon

    Please welcome PatrickJenevein, founder of Point Bello and author of Dancing with the Dragon, a story about his company's journey partnering with Chinese firms, then litigating and winning in court for IP theft and fraud.

     

    Patrick Jenevein:https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Jenevein_bio012617.pdf

    Book: https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/dancing-with-the-dragon/

    Pointe Bello: https://www.pointebello.com/

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    One CA is aproduct of the civil affairs association 

     

    and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at ww.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Great news!

    Feedspot, thepodcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

     

    And one Aww Shucks!This year, we were nominated for a Peabody under the public service category. Congratulationsto PBS for being selected.

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    Special Thanks toMorning Light Music for a sample of Summer Background. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/N5jDgSddpT8?

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    3 months ago
    21 minutes 9 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    232: Lee Bratcher on Blockchain and national security

    Welcome to theONE CA Podcast. I’m LTC Brian Hancock, and I will be your host for thissession. Today, we have Lee Bratcher with us to discuss the importance ofblockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

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     One CA is aproduct of the Civil Affairs Association and brings inpeople who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

     

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

     

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

     or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

     

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    Great news!

    Feedspot, thepodcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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    Special Thanks to the Second South Carolina String Band for a sample of Battle Cry of Freedom.Retrieved from https://youtu.be/xKXjd-y--aI?feature=shared

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    4 months ago
    22 minutes 28 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    231: Adam Zivo on the Serbia protests

    Welcome,

    Today, Sam Cooper interviews Adam Zivo, an independent journalist covering the protests throughout Serbia. Sam and Adam discuss how Serbia's government works through corruption and criminal networks to usurp civil society for control and personal gain, and how the widespread protests are responding.

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    One CA is a product of the civil affairs association

    and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

    We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.

    To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com

    or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org

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    Great news!

    Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:

    https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

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    Special Thanks to the O'Neill Brothers for the sample of American Girl. Retrieved from https://youtube.com/watch?v=kGm-2H9xcRY&feature=shared


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    4 months ago
    21 minutes 20 seconds

    One CA Podcast
    One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.