National Security Need-To-Know

This podcast series dives deep into US national security with D.C. experts and insiders, hosted by Roman Schweizer, Aerospace and Defense Policy Analyst.

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The Ukraine Mission, Golden Dome Milestone and DoW Tech
Nov 28, 2025
We review U.S. plans for Ukraine and Trump's meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince. Then, hear authoritative input on Defense spending on existing and new investments like the Golden Dome.
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Shutdown Solutions, Trump's Asia Trip and Golden Dome Contracts
Nov 12, 2025
In this episode, we discuss U.S. defense, shutdown solutions and Trump’s Asia trip. Listen in for our panel's take on a potential Golden Dome contract for SpaceX.
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Race To the Finish Line – Catalysts into Year End
Oct 10, 2025
In this episode, we cover the big must-dos in Washington: government shutdown and appropriations and the FY26 NDAA. Hear our thoughts on aerospace milestones.
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Shutdown Showdown, Quantico Conclave and U.S. Foreign Military Sales
Oct 08, 2025
Roman Schweizer and his journalist panel discuss the U.S. government shutdown. Hear exclusive thoughts on the Quantico meeting, military sales and the Golden Dome.
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The GOP Congress Delivers on Trump's Priorities
Jul 22, 2025
It's summer, but work's not done for the GOP as Congress and the DoD deliver on Trump's agenda. Hear what our panel says about the upcoming budget and what's ahead for defense.
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Summer's Full of Unfinished Budget Business
Jun 06, 2025
There's still work to do for Congress and the DoD. Listen in as we discuss factors affecting national security including DOGE after Musk and the Golden Dome defense program.
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Tariffs, Budgets and Geopolitical Risk All at Once
Apr 11, 2025
Listen to our special extended edition podcast where our panel discusses potential impacts of recent political and budgetary moves by the Trump administration on National Security.
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Forget Everything You Think You Know
Feb 27, 2025
Listen in on our reporter roundtable as we explore deep into the geopolitics of Europe, partisanship in the U.S. and infighting within the current GOP congress.
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Who Let the DOGE Out? Post-Election NatSec Policy Tsunami
Dec 09, 2024
Our NatSec reporter roundtable discusses the upcoming U.S. federal administration transition from Biden to Trump. Then, listen in as we forecast aerospace and defense themes for 2025.
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If You Build It, They Will Come: A Discussion with Dr. Jerry McGinn
Oct 29, 2024
We discuss the need for strong leadership when it comes to U.S. defense manufacturing. Join us as we speak with Dr. Jerry McGinn on ways the U.S. could build more robust defense.
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Legends of the Fall: Washington Policy Outlook, Conference Season and a Sub Crisis
Oct 24, 2024
Our Reporters' Roundtable discusses the Washington outlook, high-profile Air Force and Army trade shows and the Navy’s struggles with buying and building submarines.
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The Sky's The Limit: Washington Update and Farnborough Takeaways
Aug 13, 2024
Explore national security and defense issues with a roundtable discussion including industry publication editors, takeaways from the Farnborough Airshow and a deep dive into the Aerospace industry.
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A Tale Of Two Budgets: The New FY25 DoD Budget Is Out With Congress Still Closing The Book On FY24
Mar 18, 2024
A lively discussion of the FY24 and FY25 DoD budget.
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Wish You Were Here: Some Of What You Missed If You Didn’t Make TD Cowen’s 45th Annual A&D Conference
Feb 15, 2024
Our A&D analysts discuss key observations and takeaways from our 45th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference.
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Happy New Year? Another Geopolitical Crisis & More Of The Same In D.C.
Jan 10, 2024
Editors and fellows discuss macro themes including the budget, upcoming elections, global crises, and military and civil space.
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The Four Horsemen: Global Conflict, Supply Chains, Spending Uncertainty & U.S Elections
Nov 27, 2023
This episode includes a reporter roundtable on top geopolitical and defense issues in Washington and an in-depth discussion with retired USMC Major General Arnold Punaro of the Punaro Group.
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