John “Slick” Baum is joined by Mitchell Institute Senior Fellow Chris Stone, Dr. Ron Faibish of General Atomics EMS, Maj Nathan Greiner of DARPA, and Space Force Weapons Officer Lt Col Brandon Davenport to discuss what it will mean to successfully engage in space given current and future threats.
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Every week, Heather “Lucky” Penney will take listeners into the world of aerospace power and help the audience understand what it takes to fly and fight in the sky, while also protecting America’s interests in space. Whether talking to top generals, standing on a flight line full of combat aircraft, looking at a rocket being prepared for launch, or hearing from those who have laid it all on the line in defense of the nation—this podcast will afford unprecedented access and insight into where the combat aerospace community is going and why.
John “Slick” Baum speaks with Mitchell Institute Research Analyst and China expert Daniel Rice to better understand how important trends, key events, and leadership decisions will impact the way in which the Asian superpower approaches regional diplomacy and hard power.
John "Slick" Baum engages with one of the most interesting, compelling aerospace leaders of our time. General Chilton’s career covers an immense range of experiences, any one of which would mark a highly successful tenure.
Gen Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), and Mark Gunzinger share some of their more memorable experiences from their career.
Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Heather "Lucky" Penney, and your host John "Slick" Baum share some of the most memorable experiences from their careers.
John "Slick" Baum is joined by Justin Bronk and Samuel Cranny-Evans of the Royal United Services Institute and the Mitchell Institute's own Heather Penney to dive into Russian strategy.
John "Slick" Baum talks to 49th Wing Commander Col Ryan Keeney, Mitchell Institute’s own Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem, and Brian Clark of the Hudson Institute to explore how the MQ-9 will meet new mission demands.
John "Slick" Baum and members of the Mitchell Institute team explore a U.S. Air Force fighter force that is in crisis and look to future solutions.
Ep. 52 - The Rendezvous
Congress and Defense, Russian Satellite Shootdown, and China’s Nuclear Stance: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss the Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act, Chinese launch of the fractional orbital bombardment system, Russians blowing up a satellite, and General Hyten's comments on how China’s nuclear build up is about gaining a first strike capability.
John "Slick" Baum welcomes onto the podcast Shift4 CEO and Inspiration4 mission commander, astronaut Jared Isaacman.
John “Slick” Baum speaks to a number of key leaders in the Space Force and industry to discuss how and why new actors are entering the space business.
John “Slick” Baum is joined by Dr. Brendan Mulvaney of the China Aerospace Studies Institute, the former Director of Research at CASI, Ken Allen, and Mitchell Institute research analyst Daniel Rice to discuss the big question on everyone’s mind, “What is China’s global intent, and what are they doing to achieve these goals?”
General Buzz Moseley, USAF (Ret.), General Chuck Wald, USAF (Ret.), Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), and Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.) rejoin us to provide first person air commander perspectives regarding the air campaign they led against the Taliban, which began on October 7th, 2001.
Ep. 47 - The Rendezvous
Fractional Orbital Strike, Advanced Tactical Trainer, UAV Strikes, and Next Gen AWACS: The Rendezvous
In this Rendezvous episode, we discuss why the Chinese are pursuing a new strike technology, ACC’s desire to rethink how it trains pilots, whether “over the horizon strikes” with UAVs will continue to present value, and the latest considerations when it comes to replacing the E-3 AWACS.
General Buzz Moseley, USAF (Ret.), General Chuck Wald, USAF (Ret.), Lt Gen Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), and Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.)explore what it was like to plan and execute an air campaign like none other.