All Episodes
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...