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Russia's war against Ukraine is being fought on the battlefield, but another confrontation is unfolding across Europe. From drone incursions and sabotage operations to cyberattacks and threats against critical...
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State Secrets
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State Secrets is a weekly interview podcast featuring Cipher Brief experts and national security leaders.
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Who hosts State Secrets?
State Secrets is hosted by The Cipher Brief. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has State Secrets covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Russia's Invisible War: Drones, Sabotage, and the Fight for Europe" (22 October 2026, 42 minutes), "A Decade of Warning Signs: How America's Threats Have Changed" (8 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "The Changing Character of War: Inside the Future Battlefield" (29 September 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does State Secrets publish?
State Secrets publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on State Secrets?
Booking probability for State Secrets is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. State Secrets requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. State Secrets's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for State Secrets are Defense & International Affairs. State Secrets has a news audience.
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The Cipher Brief hosts State Secrets, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 8, 202639 minA 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION of the State Secrets Podcast with Suzanne Kelly and Brad Christian as they share the behind-the-scenes stories from the past decade as The Cipher Brief prepares to host the Cipher...
- Sep 29, 202652 min
In this episode of The Cipher Brief's State Secrets podcast, host Suzanne Kelly sits down with retired U.S. Army General Bryan Fenton, former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, for a wide-ranging conversation...
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The Making of the Modern Middle East
Sep 22, 202644 minIn this episode of The Cipher Brief's State Secrets podcast, host Suzanne Kelly sits down with award-winning historian and bestselling author Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of...
Sep 8, 202633 minArtificial intelligence, drones and commercial satellites are transforming the way intelligence is collected, analyzed and used — but as technology delivers answers faster than ever, how do intelligence professionals...
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Aug 25, 202636 minIranian-American businessman Emad Shargi spent more than five years detained in Iran, enduring solitary confinement, brutal interrogations, a mock execution and a 10-year prison sentence after being accused of...
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Gen. David Petraeus: The U.S. Must Prepare for a Revolution in Warfare | Iran, Ukraine, China & Drones
Aug 18, 202636 minFormer CIA Director and retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus joins The Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation about the wars reshaping the global security landscape — and why the...
Aug 12, 202637 minArtificial intelligence is transforming cyber warfare - and former NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone says the speed of that transformation demands a new approach to America's defense. In...
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What Ukraine Is Teaching the World About the Future of War | Rear Admiral (Ret) Mark Montgomery
Jul 28, 202633 minRecorded on location in Kyiv, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery joins Suzanne Kelly for a timely State Secrets conversation on how Ukraine is reshaping the future of warfare. Editor's Note: We caught up with Rear...
Jul 15, 202631 minSpeaking from the NATO summit in Ankara, Nick Fishwick assesses the alliance's most urgent challenges, from Europe's push to increase defense spending to the need for greater intelligence sharing and military...
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The Drone Revolution Is Rewriting the Rules of War
Jul 8, 202630 minThe battlefield is changing faster than most governments can adapt. In this episode of State Secrets , Cipher Brief CEO Suzanne Kelly sits down with retired General Phil Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander...
Jun 30, 202648 minHow will wars be fought in the next decade—and is the United States prepared? In this exclusive conversation, The Cipher Brief CEO Suzanne Kelly sits down with General David Petraeus to examine the sweeping...
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THE FUTURE ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD — AND THE NSA
Jun 23, 20261h 2mWhat happens when one of Hollywood's most influential futurists sits down with a former NSA Director? In this special State Secrets conversation, Ronald D. Moore—the creator behind For All Mankind , Battlestar Galactica...
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Can America Innovate Faster Than China? Steve Blank & Pete Newell on the Future of Defense
Jun 9, 202637 minAmerica's national security challenges are evolving faster than ever—and the traditional defense innovation system is struggling to keep pace. In this episode of State Secrets, Cipher Brief CEO Suzanne Kelly sits down...
Jun 2, 202634 minWhat happens when artificial intelligence, climate disruption, geopolitical rivalry, and information warfare collide? In this episode of the State Secrets Podcast, Cipher Brief CEO Suzanne Kelly sits down with retired...
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Inside Jack Ryan: Ghost War — Director Andrew Bernstein on CIA Realism & Modern Espionage
May 27, 202631 minWhat does it take to make a modern espionage thriller feel real? In this episode of State Secrets, Suzanne Kelly sits down with acclaimed director Andrew Bernstein to discuss Jack Ryan: Ghost War — the new...
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China, Cyber War & the Five Eyes Fight: Rachel Noble on the New Front Lines of National Security
May 19, 202643 minFormer Australian Signals Directorate Director-General Rachel Noble joins State Secrets with Suzanne Kelly for a rare insider's look at the cyber battles shaping modern national security. From China's targeting of...
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The Narrative Kill Chain
May 11, 202631 minJennifer Ewbank dives deep into how algorithmic manipulation and AI are reshaping the battlefield of information. As threats evolve, our understanding of them must too. The convergence of technology and tactics is...
May 7, 202624 minThe reported deaths of two CIA officers in Mexico have sparked questions, sharp reactions, and widespread speculation. But what really happened - and what does it reveal about how U.S. intelligence operates in one of...
Apr 27, 202645 minWhat does "success" look like in a conflict with Iran - and what comes next? In this in-depth conversation, General David Petraeus joins The Cipher Brief's Suzanne Kelly to unpack the military and strategic realities...
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Suzanne Kelly
Deputy Medical Director, Town of Rhinebeck Cemetery Committee
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James Stavridis
Admiral, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, former Southcom commander, author of the novel 2084, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Andrew Bernstein
author and Objectivist philosopher, Fox Rothschild
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Sean Wiswesser
retired CIA Senior Operations Officer and former Chief of Station, KBR
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