The Last Line of Defense

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Can America’s Industrial Base Handle a Two-Front War?

October 07, 2026

Host Seth Jones sits down with the Honorable Kathleen Hicks, the 35th U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and former director of the International Security Program at CSIS, to discuss how industrial production shapes U.S. military readiness across multiple theaters. Hicks examines the challenge China's unprecedented military modernization poses to U.S. deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, the case for a high-low mix of munitions and platforms, and the Pentagon's ongoing integration of autonomy and ar...

When Will America Wake Up? The House Intelligence Chair on Homeland Threats

September 23, 2026

Host Seth Jones sits down with United States Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), chair of the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), to discuss next-generation threats to the American homeland. Drawing on HPSCI’s recently published Review of the 9/11 Commission Report, Chairman Crawford highlights the growing security challenges posed by China, drones, and misinformation. He also discusses the need to better integrate local and state governments within the country’s n...

25 Years After 9/11: Is America Prepared for the Next Crisis?

September 12, 2026

Host Dr. Seth Jones sits down with Dr. Dan Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at CSIS and professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Drawing on his experience in the U.S. intelligence community, the 9/11 Commission, and the Joint 9/11 Inquiry Staff of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, Dr. Byman offers his reflections on the attacks, t...

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The Last Line of Defense is hosted by Seth G. Jones. 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 The Last Line of Defense?

The publicly listed emails for The Last Line of Defense: ntarr@csis.org and podcasts@csis.org.

How many listeners does The Last Line of Defense have?

Podseeker estimates The Last Line of Defense reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Last Line of Defense?

The Last Line of Defense typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Former senior government officials, military commanders, intelligence leaders, defense executives, foreign-policy experts, and established scholars with substantial firsthand or policy expertise in national security. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major national security, defense, or intelligence institutions; Senior military command or high-level government service; Published scholarship or recognized expertise in warfare, geopolitics, intelligence, or defense technology. Recent guests include General Sir Nick Carter, Robert Cardillo, and Leon Panetta.

How hard is it to get booked on The Last Line of Defense?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does The Last Line of Defense cover?

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