One CA Podcast

U.S. State Department Trafficking Tip Lines: https://www.state.gov/domestic-trafficking-hotlines/ DOD (CTIP): https://ctip.defense.gov/Domestic and DOD inspector general, 800-424-9098 DOJ: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en UNODC: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/track4tip/contact-us.html Today we have a special rebroadcast of the Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan interviews Paul H...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. In this episode, we set up a new remote studio for Brian Hancock. It was the first run, so you will hear some background noise, but it was a terrific conversation about Civil Affairs work at the 4-star level command and some of our work in Europe and Africa, so stay tuned.  Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering liste...

Today, we welcome John Cassara. John started his career as a CIA covert operations officer, then moved to the US Treasury as a special agent, where he worked in counter-terrorism and financial intelligence. During that time, he was also detailed to the State Department's INL or International Narcotics and Law Enforcement to support counter-terrorism finance and anti-money laundering. John also wor...

Dr. Joseph Long comes on the show to discuss his theory on relational leadership, based on his new publication, The Future of Conflict: How Super-Empowered Populations Will Change Warfare, published at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Joe is a retired Green Beret and is now a senior Lecturer at the Defense Security Cooperation University in Virginia. Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joseph-lo...

Dr. Joseph Long comes on the show to discuss his theory on relational leadership, based on his new publication, The Future of Conflict: How Super-Empowered Populations Will Change Warfare, published at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Joe is a retired Green Beret and is now a senior Lecturer at the Defense Security Cooperation University in Virginia. Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joseph-lo...

We bring back Joe Pastorek's discussion on the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade's Advanced Skills Detachment with host Sean Acosta. One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "las...

In this episode, Mr. Carlos Dias from Global Integrity interviewed me on anti-corruption programs I have been working on for Civil Affairs and DOD. I also turned the tables on him to discuss current events and his experience growing up on the border of Columbia and Venezuela. This one is slightly different because I was interviewed, but it would make a great show. One Podcast aims to inspire peopl...

Today we welcome Calvin Chrustie, a retired member of the RCMP who worked in conflict negotiation with the UN and  Canadian armed forces during the Bosnian war. After the conflict, Calvin used his skills also to conduct international hostage negotiation and then got into counter-criminal and state-sponsored threat networks. In this episode, Calvin talks about his experience in conflict and hostage...

U.S. Marine, Sergeant Greg Schaefer, and Major Jimmy Johnson, from the 4th Civil Affairs Group, helped Afghans escaping Kabul in 2021 resettle in the U.S. for Operation Allies Welcome. This is episode part two of two.   One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development of...

U.S. Marine, Sergeant Greg Schaefer, and Major Jimmy Johnson, from the 4th Civil Affairs Group, helped Afghans escaping Kabul in 2021 resettle in the U.S. for Operation Allies Welcome. This is episode part one of two.   One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development of...

Assad Raza hosts Alexander Kenna and Matthew Alexander to discuss their research on climate impacts on foreign policy.  The interview is based on their thesis, Climate Insecurity and Governance Competition: The Near-Term Geopolitical Consequences of Destructive Climate Events. See the link below in the show notes.    Thesis: Climate Insecurity and Governance Competition: The Near-Term Geopolitical...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we bring Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities. On the show, Chris talks about his experience in the United Nations; human rights work worldwide.  LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chr...

Dr. Carrick Longley and Stephen Hunnewell of IST Research discuss Digital Civil Reconnaissance and how it supports Civil Affairs missions. About Dr. Carrick Longley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carricklongley About Stephen Hunnewell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunnewellstephen About IST Research: https://www.linkedin.com/company/istresearch Book: "The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future o...

Today we welcome Josh Bedding-field,  who is studying at the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies or SAMS I brought Josh in today to talk about his upcoming paper,  The Value Proposition of Shadow Governments in Resistance Operations Which should be out this summer.  Josh will give us a preview of his findings and discuss how they are applied. This is part two of a two-part series. Check out...

Today we welcome Josh Bedding-field,  who is studying at the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies or SAMS I brought Josh in today to talk about his upcoming paper,  The Value Proposition of Shadow Governments in Resistance Operations Which should be out this summer.  Josh will give us a preview of his findings and discuss how they are applied. This is part one of two, which will be out next...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we have Juan Quiroz from the Civil Affairs capabilities integration and development office. Juan discusses his paper, "The oblique approach to irregular warfare: Civil Affairs as the main effort in strategic competition."  Article: https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/oblique-approach-irregular-warfare-civil-affairs-main-effort-strategic-competition   LI profi...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we bring Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities. On the show, Chris talks about his experience in the United States Peace Corps and NGO work around the world.  LI profile: https://www.linkedi...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week we pull a past episode from the Jordan Harbinger Show with H.R. McMaster.  One CA will continue bringing new content every two weeks, then use the other weeks to bring in shows from our vaults, partners, and special extended interviews.  One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people wh...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we have Gustavo Ferreira, an agricultural economist for USDA and the Civil Affairs 38G program. Gustavo continues the discussion on agriculture's impacts on foreign policy.  LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-ferreira-71825729/ One CA brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss t...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we bring Jamie Critelli to discuss assessing food stocks during peacetime and conflict and agriculture's role in foreign policy.  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/critelli/   For more information on Critelli, here is a link from the farmer veteran coalition: https://farmvetco.org/stories/4027-2/   One CA brings in people who are current or former military, diplo...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.  This week we talk with David Maxwell, a retired Army Colonel who now works with the Defense of Democracies and other institutions to achieve a peaceful reunification for Korea. In the episode, David discusses current conditions, events that have made a difference, and strategies for peaceful reunification.  One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on...

Thank you to the Irregular Warfare Podcast for sharing Episode 54: Plan Colombia: Anatomy of a Successful Counterinsurgency Campaign. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association.  We are here to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground diplomacy to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and...

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. In this episode, Brian Hancock guest hosts and interviews Marine Maj. Rob Boudreau on his experience deploying as a CA officer with the 31 MEU.  Brain Hancock LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-j-hancock/ Rob Boudreau LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboudreau55/   The One CA Podcast info: One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com One CA Podcast webpage: https:/...

This is part two of the interview with former Defense Undersecretary "Mick" (Michael Patrick) Mulroy. If you missed the first episode, check it out on the episode list or at this link:   Links mentioned in this episode and the last show: If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com   Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ About Mi...

Today we welcome Michael Patrick Mulroy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. This episode is part one of two.  "Mick" worked for Secretary Mattis, Esper, and the transition to the new administration. He is also a retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer and a United States Marine. Today he discusses the integration between field operations, Civil Affairs, and diplomacy. M...