All Episodes
Neurodivergence in national security
Jane DOE speaks with ODNI’s Susi Carpenter, an intelligence analyst and co-chair of ODNI’s Employees with Disabilities Employee Resource Group, about neurodiversity an...
The Role of the Digital Twin in National Security
Jane DOE speaks with Dr. Michael Grieves, the father of the digital twin, about the evolution of the digital twin, its potential to reduce costs and predict future out...
Frozen Competition
Jane Doe speaks to Dr. Cameron Carlson, Dean, of the College of Business and Security Management at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and Assistant Director of the ...
Bias in the IC
Jane DOE, NIU’s Josh Kerbel, and ODNI’s Kerrie Cowan discuss implicit and unconscious bias in the national security workplace and their impact on the workforce. They e...
No, You Don't Have to Worry About the Terminator, Just Maybe a Crazy Drunk Friend
Jane DOE speaks to NIU’s Dr. Mark Bailey about the ethical challenges of integrating AI into the Intelligence Community, emphasizing the critical need to fully examine...
Welcome Back to Season Three!
Jane DOE is back for season three and has curated a guest list our listeners told us they wanted. She engages thought leaders from NIU, the IC, academia, and beyond. F...
The Privatization of Space
Jane DOE speaks with Dr. Deborah Pfaff, Associate Professor of Research in NIU’s Office of Research, about the privatization of space. Noting that space-related activi...
The Intersection of Economics and National Security
Manolis Priniotakis, NIU’s Vice President of Research and Infrastructure, discusses the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis and its role wit...
Deepfakes and National Security
Jane DOE speaks with Dr. Neil Johnson from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and NIU faculty member in the Anthony G. Oettinger School of Science and Technolog...
8 Billion and Counting
Jane DOE speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, an internationally recognized expert in the field of demographic security and a Wilson Center fellow, about her book, 8 Bill...
The Politicization of Climate Security
Jane DOE speaks with Dr. Rod Schoonover, a former Senior Scientist and Senior Analyst in the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research and founder of the ...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the IC
Jane DOE speaks with the IC’s Chief of DEIA Stephanie La Rue and NIU’s Chief Diversity Officer Lawrence Pace about ongoing efforts to promote DEIA values across the IC...
The Power of Metaphor
Jane DOE speaks to Josh Kerbel, NIU Professor of Practice in the Office of Research about the power of language. The metaphors we use in the IC and the way we describe...
China Tech PR War
Manolis Priniotakis speaks with Anna Puglisi about China, S&T, innovation, and education. Previously recorded and released on a separate platform.
Domestic Terrorism
Manolis Priniotakis spoke to the former coordinator for counterterrorism and the senior official performing the duties of the undersecretary for intelligence and analy...
Capitol Insurrection and Conspiracy Beliefs
Jane DOE spoke with Dr. Mikey Biddlestone about conspiracy beliefs and stereotypes, misinformation, and potential interventions. Previously recorded and released on a ...
Al Who?
Jane DOE speaks with Thom Shanker about the media's role in national security. Previously recorded and released on a separate platform.
Godmother of the Metaverse
Jake Sotiriadas, Ph.D. talk about the future of the metaverse and national security with the Godmother of the metaverse, Cathy Hackl. Previously recorded and released ...
The Truth Is Out There
Dr. Deb Pfaff and Dr. Bo discuss truth, trust, and transparency, what they mean for the Intelligence Community, their impact and value for democracy, and the challenge...