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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Smart Women, Smart Power weekly podcast features powerful, in-depth conversations with women leaders from around the globe who are experts in foreign policy, national security, international business, and international development. It ranks among the top non-profit and government podcasts.

Smart Women, Smart Power is produced by Cera Baker.

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A Fresh Perspective on National Security Policy

Dr. Kathleen McInnis joins Nina Easton to discuss leading SWSP and shaping research on U.S. security challenges.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 24, 2025

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Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy

On this episode, Host Kathleen McInnis digs into the “why” of this story and dives in deeper on Jennifer’s career in the CIA and State Department. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — August 27, 2025

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An Icelandic Perspective Inside NATO

Iceland has no standing military—so how did Brynja Huld Óskarsdóttir, an Icelandic civilian, find herself working for NATO in Afghanistan and now holding a key role at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly?.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 25, 2025

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Inside Modern Defense Tech

Erin Biggers on scaling Vannevar Labs' mission to equip U.S. public servants with cutting-edge defense technology.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 11, 2025

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Putin's Next Soldiers: Ukrainian Children

Host Kathleen McInnis speaks with Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk on Russian war crimes against Ukrainian children.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 29, 2025

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Why We Need Women in Special Forces

Jessica Yahn, executive producer and U.S. Special Operations veteran, joins for a conversation about the human-experience surrounding conflict.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 14, 2025

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Trust the Work, Trust Yourself

Gargee Ghosh, President of Global Policy & Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, joins for a conversation about her impactful career and her work driving progress in international development.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 30, 2025

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Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

Dr. Kathleen McInnis sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Murphy, visiting U.S. Marine Corps military fellow and Iryna Nykorak, Ukrainian Minister of Parliament, and founder of ArmWomenNow, about the importance of resiliency and how to prepare the entirety of society for conflict.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 17, 2025

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