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In the Interest of National Security

Ryan Vogel, Jonathan Rudd

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused national security and public policy program featuring practitioners, analysts, authors, scholars, and government officials discussing U.S. policy, intelligence, defense, and global security threats. Credible pitches would include senior national security professionals, intelligence and counterterrorism specialists, defense-policy experts, elected officials, nuclear or energy-security leaders, and experienced OSINT or cyber-intelligence practitioners; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial field experience or recognized institutional authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 93 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

iins@uvu.edu

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Host

Ryan Vogel - Program Director and professor at Utah Valley University's Center for National Security Studies, and founder of the university's National Security Studies program. His professional background inclu...

Jonathan Rudd - Professor at Utah Valley University's Center for National Security Studies who discusses national security policy, professional pathways, and the development of the university's national security p...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government, military, intelligence, law-enforcement, academic, policy, energy, or cyber-intelligence professionals with substantial operational experience, recognized subject-matter expertise, or senior institutional roles.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership in government, intelligence, law enforcement, defense, or national security organizations, Published or recognized expertise in national security policy or intelligence, Senior roles in major policy, energy, technology, or security institutions, Direct experience shaping public policy, national security operations, or international strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Speck - Career Experiences In Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Evolving Terrorism And National Security Threats, And Careers In Intelligence.

Blake Moore - National Security Decision-making In Congress, The National Debt As A Security Threat, Bipartisan Defense Policy, And Funding For Military Installations.

Ted Jones - Nuclear Exports, Energy Security, Nuclear Diplomacy, Export Controls, International Cooperation, And Global Strategic Competition.

Nico Dekens - OSINT Tradecraft, Online Investigations, Credibility And Ethics In Digital Intelligence, Ai-enabled Manipulation, Verification, And Collection Innovation.

Recent Topics

Politics, National Security, Intelligence, Defense Policy, Counterterrorism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
In the Interest of National Security
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Intelligence and the Evolution of National Security Threats: With Jason Speck

October 01, 2026

Jason Speck, recently retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst and professor with UVU’s Center for National Security Studies, joins the podcast to discuss his career and experiences in intelligence and counterterrorism. He shares insights from his work around the world, explores how terrorism and national security threats continue to evolve, and offers advice for students interested in careers in intelligence and national security.

Peace through Strength, with Congressman Blake Moore

September 14, 2026

Congressman Blake Moore joins Ryan Vogel and Sam Fletcher to talk about what's actually driving national security decisions on Capitol Hill. His central argument: the national debt, not any foreign adversary, is now America's biggest security threat, since interest payments have already outpaced the entire defense budget. Moore also breaks down the bipartisan work behind keeping bases like Hill Air Force Base funded, and what it takes to get defense priorities through a divided Congress.

Reflecting on 10 Years of National Security Studies at UVU

September 03, 2026

As Utah Valley University celebrates the 10th anniversary of its National Security Studies program, Professor Jonathan Rudd sits down with the program's founder and director, Professor Ryan Vogel, to reflect on its beginnings, growth, and impact. Ryan shares how an idea inspired by his experience at the Pentagon grew from a single class with four students into one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive national security programs. Their conversation explores key milestones, the im...

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How do I get in touch with In the Interest of National Security?

In the Interest of National Security is hosted by Ryan Vogel and Jonathan Rudd. Its publicly listed email is iins@uvu.edu. 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 In the Interest of National Security?

The publicly listed email for In the Interest of National Security: iins@uvu.edu.

How many listeners does In the Interest of National Security have?

Podseeker estimates In the Interest of National Security reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for In the Interest of National Security?

In the Interest of National Security typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government, military, intelligence, law-enforcement, academic, policy, energy, or cyber-intelligence professionals with substantial operational experience, recognized subject-matter expertise, or senior institutional roles. Common among recent guests: Leadership in government, intelligence, law enforcement, defense, or national security organizations; Published or recognized expertise in national security policy or intelligence; Senior roles in major policy, energy, technology, or security institutions. Recent guests include Jason Speck, Blake Moore, and Ted Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on In the Interest of National Security?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does In the Interest of National Security cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, National Security, Intelligence, Defense Policy, and Counterterrorism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

iins@uvu.edu

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