NatSec Matters

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Trump & Xi - Managing the Mirage: Ann E. Kowalewski

September 30, 2026

Michael is joined by Ann E. Kowalewski, Vice President at Beacon Global Strategies and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security, to discuss the outcomes and regional fallout of the latest summit between President Donald Trump and People's Republic of China (PRC) Leader Xi Jinping. Ann breaks down the core dynamic she describes as "spectacle and small potatoes"—where both leaders project an image of managed bilateral stability while quietly executing competitive economic harden...

The Hormuz Standoff, Military Readiness, and the Axis of Aggressors: Adm. Mark Montgomery & Norman Roule

September 23, 2026

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery and former senior CIA officer Norman Roule join Michael to assess the maritime blockade of Iran and rising friction in the Strait of Hormuz . They analyze how unprecedented economic strangulation is pressuring Tehran while testing the U.S. Navy's regional operations and global posture . Mark, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains how extended deployments are creating a readiness crisis that could jeopardize U.S. deterrence i...

Iran's Uprising, Regime Survival, and the View from Tehran: Holly Dagres

September 16, 2026

Michael is joined by Holly Dagres, the Libitzky Family Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and editor of The Iranist, for a unique look at the internal dynamics shaping Iran amid ongoing war and economic strangulation. Holly rewinds to the December and January anti-regime uprisings that preceded the conflict, detailing the unprecedented state-led massacre of protesters and the ensuing collapse of the Iranian rial. She explains why the clerical regime's survival has ...

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NatSec Matters is hosted by Michael Allen and Jeremy Bash. Its publicly listed emails are bgs@bgsdc.com, media@bgsdc.com, and podcast@bgsdc.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.

What is the email for NatSec Matters?

The publicly listed emails for NatSec Matters: bgs@bgsdc.com, media@bgsdc.com, and podcast@bgsdc.com.

How many listeners does NatSec Matters have?

Podseeker estimates NatSec Matters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NatSec Matters?

NatSec Matters typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government or military service, intelligence or defense expertise, leadership of a prominent think tank or policy institution, distinguished regional expertise, or a substantial record of policy scholarship and authorship. Common among recent guests: Senior national security or foreign-policy government service; Leadership of a prominent think tank or policy center; Authorship of notable books or policy research. Recent guests include Holly Dagres, Peter Rough, and Yaakov Katz.

How hard is it to get booked on NatSec Matters?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does NatSec Matters cover?

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