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At the Water's Edge

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led national security and geopolitics show focused on U.S. power, military affairs, defense policy, industrial capacity, and international conflict, with recurring academic experts and highly senior military leaders as guests. Credible pitches include recognized foreign-policy scholars, former senior defense and intelligence officials, geopolitical risk specialists, and defense-industrial executives with substantive views on current strategy; booking difficulty is high because recent guests have significant academic authority or top-tier government and military credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 103

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 434 subscribers

Instagram: 321 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wrkdefined@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior military, defense, intelligence, diplomatic, or national security officials; established university scholars; geopolitical strategists; and defense-industry leaders with direct expertise in major conflicts, military capabilities, national power, or defense policy.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or military leadership, Professorship at a major research university, Published books or influential research, Leadership in national security or defense organizations, Direct experience shaping defense policy or military strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Robert Pape - Economic Pressure And Sanctions, The U.s.-iran Conflict, Military Escalation, Air Campaigns, Nuclear Proliferation, The Persian Gulf, And Geopolitical Power Shifts.

Robert Pape - The U.s.-iran Conflict, Strait Of Hormuz Security, Regional Defense Coalitions, Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Gulf Geopolitics, And Escalation Risks.

Robert Pape - Strategic Paralysis In The Persian Gulf, Iran’s Regional Power, Infrastructure Vulnerabilities, Cyberattacks, And The Risk Of Wider Conflict.

Chris Grady - The Defense Industrial Base, Modern Warfare, Military Technology, Weapons Production, Deterrence, Electromagnetic Warfare, Drones, And The Defense Workforce.

Robert Pape - Strategic Bombing, Sanctions And Coercion, Iran’s Military Capabilities, Infrastructure Attacks, The Strait Of Hormuz, And Escalation Dynamics.

Recent Topics

National Security, Geopolitics, Defense, Military, Diplomacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
At the Water's Edge
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U.S. Brigades Last 24 Hours Against Ukraine’s Drones | MG Duane Miller

October 13, 2026

What happens when a U.S. brigade trains against Ukraine's drone forces? They usually have to reset the exercise within 24 hours. Major General Duane Miller, until recently Deputy Commanding General of Security Assistance Group–Ukraine, explains why America is not ready for the speed of modern war. After more than two years watching Ukraine fight, MG Miller argues that the speed of learning is now a measure of national power. Ukraine pushes new tactics, software updates, and drone fixes to th...

The Rise of the Mecca Alliance: Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia's Game Plan

October 09, 2026

Fifty-nine days after it was signed, the Mecca Pact has been activated. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have agreed to send forces to defend the kingdom against the Houthis. The alliance itself isn’t the real danger. The danger is when it was formed. Scott breaks down how the Houthis pushed Riyadh to call in its new allies: strikes on four Saudi cities, attacks on the East-West pipeline that lets Saudi oil bypass the Strait of Hormuz, threats to Saudi airspace, and a drone the Saudis say w...

The Most Dangerous Weeks of the Iran War Are Here | Robert Pape

October 08, 2026

We’re in the most dangerous weeks of the Iran war since March, and the midterms are the reason. Professor Robert Pape returns to explain the wicked incentives pushing President Trump toward escalation before November 3rd, and why every option likely landing on his desk hands Tehran the advantage. Pape walks through the three clocks converging on the midterms. The USS Theodore Roosevelt and a second Marine Expeditionary Unit are closing within striking range of Iran. The Strategic Petroleum Re...

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Frequently asked questions

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At the Water's Edge
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How do I get in touch with At the Water's Edge?

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What is the email for At the Water's Edge?

The publicly listed email for At the Water's Edge: wrkdefined@gmail.com.

How many listeners does At the Water's Edge have?

Podseeker estimates At the Water's Edge reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for At the Water's Edge?

At the Water's Edge typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior military, defense, intelligence, diplomatic, or national security officials; established university scholars; geopolitical strategists; and defense-industry leaders with direct expertise in major conflicts, military capabilities, national power, or defense policy. Common among recent guests: Senior government or military leadership; Professorship at a major research university; Published books or influential research. Recent guests include Robert Pape, Robert Pape, and Robert Pape.

How hard is it to get booked on At the Water's Edge?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does At the Water's Edge cover?

Recent episodes cover National Security, Geopolitics, Defense, Military, and Diplomacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wrkdefined@gmail.com

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