Smart Women, Smart Power
CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power is a speaker series on women in international business and global affairs. The biweekly podcast features leading women from the corporate, government, and national security worlds discussing top international issues.
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Purpose and Care within the U.S. Army Reserve
Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command.
20 min
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The Fight Continues for Iranian Women
Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad for a conversation on the current state of Iran and women’s rights.
17 min
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A Court Date for Humanity
hleen McInnis visited Washington University in St. Louis, where she sat down with Leila Sadat, former special adviser on crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor from 2012-2023.
24 min
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Semiconductors: Here, There, and Everywhere
Girl Security scholar Jordan Tachibana interviews Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for IBM Research Kathleen (Taffy) Kingscott for a discussion on the world of semiconductors and the role of the CHIPS Act.
23 min
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Domestic Terrorist Groups and Natural Disasters
Girl Security scholar Paden Tranter interviews Glitterpill Co-Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer Samantha Kutner.
25 min
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Congress is Back: Where does Ukraine Support St...
Elizabeth Hoffman joins for a discussion on her and Kathleen's recent travels throughout Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland.
15 min
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Chasing Liberties: Balancing Individual Rights ...
Girl Security scholar Kennedy Solaru sits down with CSIS Strategic Technologies Program Fellow Caitlin Chin for a discussion on the various challenges facing the national security community.
20 min
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On the Road in Ukraine
While in Ukraine, Kathleen McInnis sat down with Elizabeth Hoffman for a compelling conversation on the current state of the region.
15 min
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A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Sec...
General Laura J. Richardson joins to discuss how SOUTHCOM is approaching challenges facing the LAC.
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We’re on a Summer Break!
The Smart Women, Smart Power podcast is taking a summer break to refresh and recharge.
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The Pentagon Puzzle
Kari Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS, discussed the organizational design of the Pentagon.
30 min
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Academia vs. the Policy World
Dr. Heather Williams, director of the Project on Nuclear Issues and a senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS, joins to discuss leaving academia for policy.
33 min
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“Employee No.1” in Homeland Security
Ashley Davis, former Special Assistant to the Director of Homeland Security, discussed her experience in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, including her role in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
23 min
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How to Strike a Deal
Judith Batty, former Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil and interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, discusses her dynamic career.
26 min
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The Hollywood Episode
Writer and producer, Chris Levinson, joins SWSP to discuss the relationship between Hollywood and Washington D.C.
30 min
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Why Male Allies Matter
SWSP is joined by its first-ever male guest, Don Steinberg, to discuss his role as an ally for women in a multitude of spaces.
31 min
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Crunching the Numbers: Mathematician to CEO
Mollie Breen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perygee, discusses how her STEM background influences her leadership style.
22 min
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Mental Resilience: Deploying Tech for Navy SEALS
Shannon Clark joins SWSP to discuss her role in deploying technology for mental resilience in U.S. Navy SEALS.
10 min
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The Establishment of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Co...
Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, at the Reagan National Defense Forum.
20 min
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On the Ground in Iraq
Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Principal to Principal joins us to discuss her time working in Iraq in 2003 & 2004.
23 min
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A Practical Approach to Migration
Amy E. Pope, U.S. Candidate for Director General at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joins us for a conversation on her approach to migration.
26 min
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The Only Woman on the Abraham Accords Team
On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Morgan Ortagus who walked us through her role in the historic Abraham Accords, and more!
18 min
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A Conversation with Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27t...
Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event.
30 min
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A Conversation with Gayle E. Smith on Global He...
Gayle E. Smith, the CEO of the ONE Campaign, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event.
33 min
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Nerding Out on NATO
Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Dr. Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO.
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