CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE

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Brandi Vincent: Behind-the-byline of one the Pentagon's top tech reporters

September 14, 2026

What’s it like covering the Pentagon at a moment when artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and even unexplained phenomena are shaping the national security conversation? In this episode of CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE, DefenseScoop Senior Reporter Brandi Vincent joins the podcast to talk about her path into defense journalism and what it takes to cover technology and transformation across the Defense Department in 2026. She shares the storylines defining her reporting, what she’s watching a...

Rob Lehman: Reflections on the Saronic-Powered Rescue Mission in the Strait of Hormuz

July 06, 2026

In early June, a pair of U.S. pilots flying an Apache helicopter were downed in the Strait of Hormuz. Faced with sending more service members into the perilous body of water near Iran, the U.S. Navy decided to deploy an unmanned Saronic Corsair drone to rescue the pilots, and did so successfully. The first-of-its-kind rescue mission is emblematic of the shifting nature of conflict where unmanned autonomous systems — in the sea, on land and in the sky — are playing vital roles in defense opera...

Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey: Leading the Army's Data-Centric Battlefield Transformation

June 22, 2026

Many U.S. Army leaders have taken unconventional journeys to where they are today, but Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey's may be one of the most unique. After spending his formative years in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he developed skills as a gymnast and platform diver, he moved to Virginia, where he'd eventually enlist in the Army in 1983, launching a now 40-plus year career. After becoming a warrant officer and then a commissioned officer, he's held 18 ranks across the service. And now as the Army's G6...

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How do I get in touch with CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE?

CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE is hosted by Billy Mitchell and Meagan Metzger. Its publicly listed email is ctrl.alt.defense@defensescoop.com. 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.

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The publicly listed email for CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE: ctrl.alt.defense@defensescoop.com.

How many listeners does CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE have?

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Who is an ideal guest for CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE?

CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior military or government leadership, executive or founding roles in defense and government technology, national security policy expertise, or recognized authorship and public-sector transformation experience. Common among recent guests: Senior military command or government appointments; Founding or executive leadership at defense technology companies; Leading major government technology transformations. Recent guests include Nick Totten, Rob Lehman, and Jeth Rey.

How hard is it to get booked on CTRL + ALT + DEFENSE?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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