One CA Podcast

🎧 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 environment...

🧭 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 🔵...

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...

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...

🎙️ 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 hig...

🎙️ 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 high...

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...

🎧 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. --- You can learn more about --- One CA is a product of...

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. --- Ian Thigpen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-michael-thigpen-mem/ --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association. We bringin people who are current or former military, diplomat...

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...

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:   Sympo...

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 introducti...

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. ---  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 pa...

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://ww...

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. ---  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 g...

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. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association and brings in people who are curr...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week, Brian Hancock returns to finish his interview with Colonel James Turner about information operations and influence in strategic competition. This is the second of a two-part episode. To hear part I, check out last week's episode. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association.   and brings in current or former military, diplomats, development off...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week, Brian Hancock interviews Colonel James Turner about information operations and influence in strategic competition. This is the first of a two-part episode. The second half will be out next week. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association.   and brings in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss...

Today, Danny Joseph interviewed Stephanie DeRiso about her work with cultural support teams and her transition to civil affairs. --- 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 inspi...

Please welcome Bojan Pancevski, the Wall Street Journal's chief European political correspondent, who covers European and global affairs. This is a two-part series. I interview Bojan in Part I, and Mariah Yager from SMA interviews him in Part II. We discuss how the Russian war in Ukraine has spilled over into clandestine operations in Europe, resulting in a shadow war of espionage and sabotage bet...

Please welcome Bojan Pancevski, the Wall Street Journal's Chief European Political Correspondent, who covers European and global affairs. This is a two-part series. I interview Bojan in Part I, and Mariah Yager from SMA interviews him in Part II. We discuss how the Russian war in Ukraine has spilled over into clandestine operations in Europe, resulting in a shadow war of espionage and sabotage bet...

Today, Rob Boudreau interviews 1st CAG G-9 OIC LtCol. Chris Bridger (who recently left for a new billet) and G-9 Chief GySgt Brian Schultz discuss their experience working in Civil Affairs. Enjoy. 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...

Today we welcome Retired Col Jon Shaffner, now with Liberty Alliance. I first met Jon when he was an army strategist assigned to the Army chief of public affairs as their plans chief. Jon is working with Liberty Alliance to help expand their work in South America.  So, let's get started. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former milita...

Welcome to ONE CA Podcast. Today, Brian Hancock hosts Giancarlo Newsome, an Army Reserve Civil Affairs officer, to explore innovation in diplomacy, including using a hybrid financial equity approach to partner-nation projects, technology acquisition, and improving civil affairs reach with partner nations.  ---   One CA is a product of the civil affairs association    and brings in people who are c...

Today, we welcome retired colonel Ray Powell and retired Foreign Service Officer Jim Carouso to discuss their new show, "Why Should We Care about the Indo-Pacific?" The show is on YouTube and multiple podcast platforms. I bring them on to discuss their experiences in the Indo-Pacific and their new role in speaking and hosting on foreign policy. So, let's get started.  To check out the show, here i...