Matthew Bigelow

Squaring the Circle

Government EN ↓ 105 episodes

Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

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Matthew Bigelow

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The Future of American Airpower with Dan Grazier, Stimson Center 05.07.2026 51:14

The link to Dan's latest report: https://www.stimson.org/2026/the-future-of-american-airpower/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Affordable Mass with Mike Benitez, CEO of Purple Rhombus 27.06.2026 47:57

Link to the article: https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/from-slogan-to-standard-how-the-pentagon-should-define-affordable-mass/ Link to Mike's newsletter and podcast: https://themerge.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acquisition Reform - PAE and the Army's New Acquisition Executive Structure with COL Amanda Love 16.06.2026 30:19

For more information: https://www.army.mil/article/290080/the_armys_2025_acquisition_reforms_revolutionize_processes_to_expedite_cutting_edge_capabilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Defense Industry and Mettle Ops with Katie Bigelow, CEO 16.06.2026 36:15

For more information on Mettle Ops: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mettle-ops/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Last Supper with Margaret Mullins 15.05.2026 43:08

For additional reading, please see these links: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-silicon-valley-gets-wrong-about-national-security https://vanderbiltpolicyaccelerator.substack.com/p/the-myths-of-the-last-supper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Discussion on the Decision Support Systems (JCIDS, DAS, PPBE) with Todd Napier 02.05.2026 55:32

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Theater Logistics and Sustaining the Force with BG (R) Mike Siegl 28.04.2026 49:08

As discussed on the podcast episode - Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics: Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Winning in contested environments requires a new strategic paradigm by integrating the DoD, the private sector, and our allies more closely. Here are seven interconnected imperatives to action: 1. Engineer a Dynamic & Deceptive Net...

A Discussion on the Business of Defense with Wesley Sparks, Ajax Defense 08.03.2026 44:27

Get a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adaptation and Rapid Technological Change with COL Neil Hollenbeck 02.03.2026 43:30

For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai 16.02.2026 56:46

For additional information - I recommend reading this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/return-theater-army-guide-new-planners-chad-pillai-a1zae/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with Amanda Bresler 16.02.2026 40:33

For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below: https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/ For additional information involving the SBIR program, please see below: 2018 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Bridging the Gap: Improving DoD-Backed Innovation Programs to Enhance the Adoption of Innovative Technology Throughout t...

Forging America's 21st Century Defense Industrial Base with COL Eric McCoy, AMC 12.02.2026 42:40

For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_modern_great_power_competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space and Missile Defense with LTG (R) Dan Karbler 24.01.2026 51:24

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International Affairs with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of LA 23.01.2026 54:30

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Ready For War - The DIB and Mobilization with Professor Doug Orsi, Army War College 14.01.2026 36:39

Link to the article by Professor Orsi - https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Army Runs with Professor Louis Yuengert and Professor Bob Bradford, Army War College 21.11.2025 1:02:08

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Accelerating Battlefield Technology with Peter Newell, BMNT 20.11.2025 55:04

For access to Peter's publication: + https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic + https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Changing Character of War, Leadership, and Doctrine with LTG (R) Beagle 19.11.2025 34:53

LTG (R) Beagle is the author of the recent publication - When the Map Runs Out: Values, Judgement, and Clarity in Uncertain Times Order a copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZGH76J?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&bestFormat=true Hosted on...

Ghost in the Machine with Michael Ferguson 22.10.2025 39:28

For access to the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/03/ghost-in-the-machine-coming-to-terms-with-the-human-core-of-unmanned-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Force Management and EXORDs with Krista Auchenbach 19.10.2025 47:49

For access to the report: https://www.csis.org/analysis/ode-exord-why-execute-orders-should-matter-more-they-do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rethinking the Threat with Dan Grazier, The Stimson Center 18.10.2025 48:35

For access to the report: https://www.stimson.org/2025/rethinking-the-threat-why-china-is-unlikely-to-invade-taiwan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contested Logistics and Transformation with BG Ronnie Anderson, Director, Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team 30.09.2025 52:50

For more information - I recommend the following podcast episodes: + https://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/SSI-Media/Recent-Publications/Article/4297758/logistics-and-readiness/ + https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/discussion-on-leadership-sustainment-and-current-conflicts-w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Force Management with BG Jose D. Rivera 05.09.2025 54:29

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Goldwater-Nichols and Combatant Command Reform with Dr. Richard Andres, NDU 03.09.2025 43:09

For more information: + https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/ + https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professionals Talk Logistics with Steve Leonard 24.08.2025 1:02:37

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