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Cache Me If You Can

Matt Pearl

Booking Overview

A policy-focused interview podcast examining cybersecurity, emerging technology, national security, and U.S. innovation policy, typically featuring think tank researchers, academics, senior government officials, and military leaders. Credible pitches would include cybersecurity executives, former defense officials, critical-infrastructure specialists, technology-policy scholars, and experts with substantial government, military, academic, or published research credentials; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 404.0k subscribers

Instagram: 147.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ntarr@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

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Host

Matt Pearl - Host focused on the technologies and policies shaping the future and U.S. innovation leadership.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government or military service, established think tank or policy research experience, advanced academic expertise, or demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emerging technology, manufacturing, or national security.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or military leadership, Think tank reports or policy research, Academic appointments at leading institutions, Published expertise on national security or technology policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Carol Kuntz - Artificial Intelligence For Cyber Defense, Vulnerability Discovery, Remediation, Critical Infrastructure Security, And Governance Of Frontier AI

Caitlin Welsh - Cyberattacks Targeting U.s. Water And Wastewater Utilities, Critical-infrastructure Vulnerabilities, U.s. Response, And Attribution To Iran

Nikita Shah - Cyberattacks Targeting U.s. Water And Wastewater Utilities, Critical-infrastructure Vulnerabilities, U.s. Response, And Attribution To Iran

Will Todman - Cyberattacks Targeting U.s. Water And Wastewater Utilities, Critical-infrastructure Vulnerabilities, U.s. Response, And Attribution To Iran

Lauryn Williams - Cyberattacks Targeting U.s. Water And Wastewater Utilities, Critical-infrastructure Vulnerabilities, U.s. Response, And Attribution To Iran

Recent Topics

Cybersecurity, Technology Policy, National Security, Critical Infrastructure, Innovation Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cache Me If You Can
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Trump, Xi, and the New U.S.-China Bargain

October 02, 2026

In this episode of Cache Me if You Can, we examine the state of U.S.-China relations following President Trump and President Xi Jinping’s latest summit in Washington. Against a backdrop of intensifying technological competition, economic tensions, and geopolitical uncertainty, the two leaders sought to stabilize the relationship while pursuing a more reciprocal framework for engagement.   Our guest, Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at th...

The Future of Intelligence: Cyber, AI, and the Human Edge

September 02, 2026

In this episode of Cache Me if You Can, we explore how cyber threats, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies are reshaping the world of intelligence. As the speed and scale of technological change accelerate, intelligence professionals face a growing challenge: how to take advantage of new tools without losing the judgment, tradecraft, and collaboration that remain essential to national security. Our guest, retired Brigadier General Melissa Stone, is a former senior Air Force int...

Making AI Work for Cyber Defenders

August 19, 2026

In this episode of Cache Me If You Can, we explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the balance between cyber attackers and defenders. As increasingly capable AI models discover vulnerabilities, navigate complex systems, and accelerate sophisticated cyber operations, organizations face a critical question: can defenders harness these same capabilities quickly and safely enough to gain the advantage? Our guest, Carol Kuntz, adjunct fellow with the CSIS Strategic Technolog...

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Frequently asked questions

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Cache Me If You Can
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How do I get in touch with Cache Me If You Can?

Cache Me If You Can is hosted by Matt Pearl. Its publicly listed emails are ntarr@csis.org and podcasts@csis.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cache Me If You Can?

The publicly listed emails for Cache Me If You Can: ntarr@csis.org and podcasts@csis.org.

How many listeners does Cache Me If You Can have?

Podseeker estimates Cache Me If You Can reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cache Me If You Can?

Cache Me If You Can typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior government or military service, established think tank or policy research experience, advanced academic expertise, or demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emerging technology, manufacturing, or national security. Common among recent guests: Senior government or military leadership; Think tank reports or policy research; Academic appointments at leading institutions. Recent guests include Carol Kuntz, Caitlin Welsh, and Nikita Shah.

How hard is it to get booked on Cache Me If You Can?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Cache Me If You Can cover?

Recent episodes cover Cybersecurity, Technology Policy, National Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Innovation Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ntarr@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

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