One CA Podcast
One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
Episodes
What does it take to break into foreign policy—and thrive in the “last three feet” of U.S. diplomacy? In this episode, we sit down with Vasu Vaitla, a Georgetown adjunct-associate professor whose career spans the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, NGO Initiatives of Change, and the U.S. Air Force.
Vasu shares practical advice for students and professionals seeking careers in foreign affairs, whether through government, NG...
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Navy EOD Commander Brad Penely to explore the evolving face of warfare—from mine countermeasures in the Strait of Hormuz to cruise missile defense in the Red Sea and joint ops in South America.
Brad shares firsthand insights from Syria, Iran, and beyond, while unpacking the future of small-unit operations, drone warfare, and the power of disruptive thinking.
But...
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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 environments.
From frontline partnerships in Ukr...
244: Building U.S. Relations: First Contact, Follow-Through, and Complex Engagements by Chris Brewer
🧭 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
- 🔵 Follow-On Engagements: Building trust a...
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 DOD’s Problem," published in the Sma...
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 U.S. foreign engagement.
They dive i...
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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 highlight real-world experiences from “the...
🎙️ Welcome to the One CA PodcastIn 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 CAProduced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA features professionals in diplomacy, defense, development, and field operations. We highlight real-world experiences from “the...
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 professionals, diplomats, developmen...
🎧 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.
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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.
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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's get started.
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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:
Symposium:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/c...
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 introduction had a gap. One of the ...
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.
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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 leader...
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://www.pointebello.com/
@pointebello
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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.
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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 ground with a partner nation's people...
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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.
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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association
and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, dev...
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.
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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 thei...
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.
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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 their experiences on the ground with a ...
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