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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.
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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 who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.
Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/
Also, thank you to Pilskills Chefhane for the music. You can find him @PilskillsChefhain or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgl9ZsT3jKs at 4:04:50
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
123 Part II 38G: Agriculture and foreign policy
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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 their experiences working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.
Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.
To contact the show:
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Music: Special thanks to Joe Leytrick. Prod. Riddiman for the beats. Found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEiZiMzKRvk
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
122 Part I 38G: Agriculture and foreign policy
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.
Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.
To contact the show:
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Music: Special thanks to Joe Leytrick. Prod. Riddiman for the beats. Found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEiZiMzKRvk
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
121 Korea Reunification by David Maxwell
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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-ground diplomacy 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 "last three feet" of foreign relations.
Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
Maxwell's bio on Defense of Democracies: https://www.fdd.org/team/david-maxwell/
Special thanks for Pat Benatar and Legacy Records for the song "We Belong," Which is an excellent fit for the story.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
120: Special episode. IWP: The Columbia Plan
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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 field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Link to the original episode: https://mwi.usma.edu/plan-colombia-anatomy-of-a-successful-counterinsurgency-campaign/
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
119: Discussing the USMC, 31st MEU CA Marines
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
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://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
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 Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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. Mick Mulroy is currently running the Lobo Institute, a National Security analyst on ABC News, and an advocate to end Child Soldiering.
In part two, Mick Mulroy talks about China's competition.
Links mentioned in the 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 Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
116: Assad Raza talk-back on the Frank Sobchak interview
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Music: Special thanks to the Cranberries for the beats
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
115 Frank Sobchak on advising and training partner nation forces
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.