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Defense Education Forum (DEF) produced podcasts bring the voices of key figures in defense and security directly to our members and the public. Many of the podcasts have a RC focus while others are broader in their scope and address major national security issues. Podcasts will open using your system's default media player.

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 Analysis of the Supreme Court Hearings on the Affordable Care Act- Part I
 Analysis of the Supreme Court Hearings on the Affordable Care Act- Part II
March 28, 2012: Thomas Miller, Resident Fellow at American Enterprise Institute, and Robert Alt, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, open the discussion and debate on the Affordable Care Act just moments after the conclusion the historical hearing at the Supreme Court of the United States. (Part I- 28 min. 04 sec.; Part II- 28 min. 17 sec.)

 Transforming U.S. National Security - with PNSR president & CEO, Jim Locher

January 7, 2011: DEF Director, Bob Feidler interviews the CEO and president of the Project on National Security Reform, Mr. Jim Locher. Mr. Locher discusses ongoing efforts to reform the U.S. national security system as well as the roll of the RC in contributing to a more effective and more capable national security system for the 21st century. (16 min. 49 sec.)

 Defending the Industrial Base - with Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA, HAC-D)

December 6, 2010: Rep. Jim Moran was a keynote speaker at a DEF program addressing the future of the U.S. defense industrial base. Afterwards, the Congressman offered insights from his unique perspective as a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee and its Defense Subcommittee. (14 min. 56 sec.)

 Employers & Reservists, A Working Relationship - with Chief of the Army Reserve, LTG Jack Stultz

August 23, 2010: LTG Jack Stultz attended the Reserve Component Employer Symposium hosted by DEF. The meeting between leading employers and USAR's Employer Partnership Office, provided an opportunity to discuss the needs of Reservists as well as their civilian employers. Afterwards, LTG Stultz discusses highlights of the program with DEF director Bob Feilder. (7 min. 24 sec.)

 The Future of Stabilization & Reconstruction Ops - with COL Chris Holshek 

July 8, 2010: Recently retired COL, Chris Holshek looks back on his long experience in nation building. An expert on civil affairs, stabilization, and reconstruction COL Holshek discusses what will be necessary in post conflict operations in the future. (27 min. 00 sec.) 

 A Joint Perspective - with COL Kevin Riedler

July 1, 2010: COL Kevin Riedler of the Pentagon Joint Staff, discusses homeland defense and national security issues from a J5 perspective. COL Riedler also touches on his recent work in Haiti's ongoing recovery efforts. (13 min. 33 sec.)

 Focusing on Junior Officers - with Maj Greg Bules, USAFR

April 2, 2010:  Maj. Greg Bules discusses details for ROA's 11th Annual Joint Officer Leadership Development & Training Seminar. Maj Bules outlines the planning and purpose behind this unique professional development opportunity. (16 min. 02 sec.)

 Defending the Rights of Reservists - with CAPT Sam Wright, JAGC

March 17, 2010: Bob Feidler speaks with CAPT Sam Wright, Director of ROA's Servicemembers Law Center. CAPT Wright discusses the role of the Servicemembers Law Center and details some of the most pressing legal issues facing reservists today, including the current state of relations between employees and employers under USERRA. (21 min. 31 sec.)


 Partners in Education - with Professor Dave Davis

March 17, 2010: George Mason University Professor Dave Davis calls in to discuss the ongoing cooperative efforts of ROA & GMU to provide education on U.S. stabilization and reconstruction missions. Prof. Davis is co-director of the Peace Operations Policy Program (POPP) at GMU's School of Public Policy where POPP & DEF have created a lasting partnership through a series of Civil Affairs Roundtables. (18 min. 18 sec.)


 Leading the Way: OMA's Successful Interagency Response to the Crisis in Haiti

March 2, 2010: DEF Director Bob Feidler visited USAID's Office of Military Affairs to sit down with SOCOM Military Representative, LTC Greg Jicha and SOUTHCOM Military Representative LCDR Spencer Abbot. LTC Jicha & LCDR Abbot discuss the role of USAID & OMA in leading the response efforts throughout Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake. (29 min. 05 sec.)

  
 The State of the Army Reserve - with Chief of the Army Reserve, LTG Jack Stultz

Feb. 9, 2010: During ROA's National Convention, DEF Director Bob Feidler caught up with LTG Stultz, Chief of the Army Reserve. LTG Stultz provides an overview on the state of the Army Reserve while enumerating the complex challenges and adaptive responses currently underway within the force. (19 min. 06 sec.)

 Resourcing the Army Reserve - with Assistant Chief of the Army Reserve, Mr. James Snyder

Feb. 9, 2010: Assistant Chief of the Army Reserve, Mr. James Snyder speaks with Bob Feidler to discuss his role in this newly established position. Mr. Snyder outlines some of the Army Reserve's most pressing resourcing challenges as well as ongoing efforts to ensure the operational needs of the force are met. (14 min. 27 sec.)

 
 Reservists on the Cutting Edge - with COL Chris Holshek

Dec. 10, 2009: DEF Director Bob Feidler sits down with COL Chris Holshek to discuss the role of reservists in the current national security environment. COL Holshek offers insights gained through his experiences as a civil affairs commander in Iraq and Liberia, as well as through his current role with USAID, as the US European Command Representative. (10 min. 04 sec.)