State Secrets

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A Decade of Warning Signs: How America's Threats Have Changed

October 08, 2026

A 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION of the State Secrets Podcast with Suzanne Kelly and Brad Christian as they share the behind-the-scenes stories from the past decade as The Cipher Brief prepares to host the Cipher Brief Threat Conference.  From a world where terrorism was front and center and AI was still a curiosity, to today's world, where China remains the pacing threat, and is buoyed by rapidly emerging technology and a new alignment with Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The Changing Character of War: Inside the Future Battlefield

September 29, 2026

In this episode of The Cipher Brief's State Secrets podcast, host Suzanne Kelly sits down with retired U.S. Army General Bryan Fenton, former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, for a wide-ranging conversation about the changing character of war — and what the United States will need to stay ahead on the battlefield of the future. After 38 years in uniform and a career spent across the special operations community, Fenton brings a unique perspective on how warfare is evolving. He ex...

The Making of the Modern Middle East

September 22, 2026

In this episode of The Cipher Brief's State Secrets podcast, host Suzanne Kelly sits down with award-winning historian and bestselling author Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East — a sweeping history of roughly 125 years that traces how the region became what it is today. Drawing on a lifetime of research, writing and travel throughout the Middle East, Montefiore explains why he wanted to write a book that brought the region's comp...

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The publicly listed emails for State Secrets: info@thecipherbrief.com and bchristian@thecipherbrief.com.

How many listeners does State Secrets have?

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Who is an ideal guest for State Secrets?

State Secrets typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government, military, intelligence, diplomatic, defense, or national security experience; recognized scholars and authors with deep regional expertise; or firsthand experience with major international security events. Common among recent guests: Senior government or military leadership; Directorship of a major intelligence or national security organization; Military command or high-level defense expertise. Recent guests include Simon Sebag Montefiore, Shawn Chenoweth, and Trey Whitworth.

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High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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