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CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast

Jun 10, 2026

This episode examines various depictions of emergency management in Hollywood movies and asks what the consequences are of inaccurate portrayals. 

Guest Biographies

Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA’s Center for Emergency Management Operations.

Sydney Stewart is an expert in emergency...


May 20, 2026

This episode examines the effort to revitalize America’s shipping and shipbuilding capacity in the context of the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

Guest Biographies

Bill Komiss is an expert in economic analysis of operational energy and infrastructure. He specializes in statistical modeling of...


May 13, 2026

With the inauguration of Péter Magyar, Hungary has a new prime minster for the first time in 16 years. This episode explores what this means for the nation and for Europe.

Guest Biographies

Julian G. Waller is an expert in Russian political-military affairs, elite strategic decision-making, adversary systems of...


Apr 30, 2026

This episode covers Balance, a learning game that helps law enforcement supervisors protect the emotional well-being of their officers.

Guest Biographies

Brittany Cunningham is an expert in scientific research and analysis and has more than a decade of experience designing, implementing and managing rigorous research...


Apr 15, 2026

This episode explores CNA’s Arsenal of Policy wargame, which is designed to explore opportunities to strengthen, improve, and expand the US defense industrial base (DIB). 

Guest Biographies

Sarah Fusco is a specialist in international and non-traditional security threats. Her work focuses on emergent security...