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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Smart Women, Smart Power biweekly 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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Crisis Coordination on Christmas

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis spoke with Captain Erin Williams, Commanding Officer, USCG Activities Far East, United States Coast Guard, at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum. Captain Williams described the aftermath of a tug hitting Bligh Reef two days before Christmas during an ice scouting mission for tank vessels transiting Prince William Sound. #HFX2022

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 25, 2023

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Afghan Women and the Fall of Kabul

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum with Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur and former government official. The pair highlighted Kamila’s innovative work and discussed the resilience of Afghan women in the country today.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 19, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Special Forces of Trade and Development

Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Enoh T. Ebong joins us to discuss her role and priorities at USTDA and more.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 11, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

How Service Can Save Us

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson joins us to discuss the global fight against organized crimes and drug trafficking, including the trafficking of women.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 4, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Looking Ahead: The NATO Alliance

Dr. Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — December 14, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Ukraine Is Fighting for All of Us

Maryna Baydyuk, Assistant Research Professor at Georgetown University, and co-founder of United Help Ukraine, joins us to discuss non-lethal resources for Ukrainian defense and more. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — December 7, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Information Space is On Fire

Lisa Kaplan, the founder of Alethea, a company designed to help organizations navigate the new digital reality and protect themselves against disinformation, joins us to discuss the current landscape of the information space. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 30, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Arms Control

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, discussed her priorities in the State Department, including her work on arms control, and the power of diplomacy.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 23, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The 2022 National Defense Strategy

Dr. Mara E. Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities talks about the newly released 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 16, 2022

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