Oct 6, 20267 minS2
What if 2014 wasn’t simply a bad year? What if it was the year the system itself changed? In Episode 1 of our September/October 2026 Experience, “See the Age,” we introduced a proposition: 2014 was a hinge year—a moment...
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The Civic Brief
Hosted by Dr. Isaiah (Ike) Wilson III · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Explore civic engagement, global affairs, and national security through real stories that connect public policy, systems thinking, and everyday life. The Civic Brief unpacks how domestic and international issues are colliding at the local level, reshaping how we live, lead, and make sense of a rapidly evolving world. Hosted by Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III, this podcast bridges the gap between abstract policy and real human impact.From political polarization to economic instability, climate disruption to global conflict, this podcast helps listeners navigate complexity with clarity. It explores the intersections of foreign policy, civic breakdown, and leadership under pressure. These aren't distant headlines. They are systems-level challenges that affect communities, households, and individuals in real time.Dr. Wilson brings over 40 years of leadership across military, academic, and public service domains. His experience spans national security, civic strategy, education reform, and di
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What is The Civic Brief about?
Explore civic engagement, global affairs, and national security through real stories that connect public policy, systems thinking, and everyday life. The Civic Brief unpacks how domestic and international issues are colliding at the local level, reshaping how we live, lead, and make sense of a rapidly evolving world. Hosted by Dr.
Who hosts The Civic Brief?
The Civic Brief is hosted by Dr. Isaiah (Ike) Wilson III. The show has published 39 episodes to date.
What has The Civic Brief covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Crossing The Threshold: How the Global System Broke in 2014 | THE CIVIC BRIEF, SEASON 2" (6 October 2026, 7 minutes), "See The System: The U.S. - Iran and Strait of Hormuz Case | THE CIVIC BRIEF, SEASON 2" (4 October 2026, 16 minutes), and "See the Age: Why 2014 Was the Hinge Year | THE CIVIC BRIEF, SEASON 2" (28 September 2026, 79 minutes).
How often does The Civic Brief publish?
The Civic Brief publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 39 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Civic Brief?
Booking probability for The Civic Brief is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Civic Brief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Civic Brief's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Dr. Isaiah (Ike) Wilson III hosts The Civic Brief, a society podcast with 39 episodes published.
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- Oct 4, 202616 minS2
What happens when the problem in front of us is not simply complicated—but compound-complex? In Episode 1 of our September/October 2026 Experience, “See the Age,” we argued that 2014 marked a hinge: the point at which...
- Sep 28, 20261h 19mS2
What if the world we are struggling to understand today did not begin in 2020, 2022, or even 2016? What if the hinge was 2014? In the Season 2 premiere of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III looks back at a...
- Jun 18, 202610 min
Explore civic engagement, global affairs, and national security through real stories that connect public policy, systems thinking, and everyday life. The Civic Brief unpacks how domestic and international issues are...
Apr 15, 202611 minIn this episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III explores the critical balance between hope and realism in today’s hardening global landscape. Drawing on the moral leadership of Reverend Jesse Jackson...
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- Apr 15, 202611 min
In this episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III explores the critical balance between hope and realism in today’s hardening global landscape. Drawing on the moral leadership of Reverend Jesse Jackson...
Apr 8, 202615 minWhat happens when Europe can no longer rely on old security assumptions? In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah "Ike" Wilson III applies his W.i.S.E. Way framework to one of the defining geopolitical questions...
Apr 1, 202616 minFor 75 years, the transatlantic alliance has depended on both American power and American predictability. In this solo episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III argues that while the United States remains...
Mar 25, 20261h 20mWe are no longer living in a world where crises happen one at a time. In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III is joined by Ambassadors Michael Ranneberger, Adam Blackwell, and Lawrence E. Butler...
Episode #24
Walk With Me: The Long Walk Home
Mar 18, 20267 minIn this reflective episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III takes listeners on a quiet walk through America’s moral landscape—guided by the enduring voice of James Baldwin. Rather than offering policy...
Mar 11, 20267 minDemystifying democratic erosion’s real business costs: risk, margins, and resilience for leaders. In this episode, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III explains how democratic erosion quietly translates into tangible business...
Episode #22
Scandology: Governance by Exhaustion
Mar 4, 202615 minThere are moments in a republic’s life when danger does not arrive with tanks or decrees. It arrives through normalization and exhaustion. In this solo episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III introduces...
Feb 25, 20261h 44mIn this expansive and deeply reflective episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III is joined by retired U.S. Army Colonels Fred Black and Dr. Jay Parker to explore a foundational question: What happens to a...
Episode #20
Walk With Me: Between Pericles and Sicily: Walking the Moment When Power Loses Its Restraint
Feb 18, 202613 minWhat happens when a great power looks unbeatable—but beneath the surface, it has begun to lose its restraint? In this episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III walks listeners through the Peloponnesian...
Feb 11, 202627 minWhat happens when a nation built for endurance begins governing as if every challenge is a sprint? In this solo episode of The Civic Brief , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III examines the strategic consequences of speed...
Feb 4, 202619 minWhat happens when a nation retains unmatched military and economic power—but begins to lose legitimacy, coherence, and shared purpose? In this solo episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III explores what...
Jan 28, 20261h 1mAmerica was born in paradox—and those contradictions are once again shaping the nation’s strategic future. In this opening episode of The Civic Brief’s 2026 season, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III is joined by Lieutenant...
Jan 14, 202611 minIn this deeply reflective solo episode of The Civic Brief Podcast , Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III invites listeners on a pilgrimage rather than a debate — a walk through twelve civic stations where faith, force, fear...
Episode #15
What If Jesus Walked in America Today?
Dec 31, 20257 minIn this deeply reflective episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III asks a question many Americans instinctively avoid: What if Jesus walked among us in America today — not as metaphor, but as a living...
Episode #14
THE WiSE WAY: Force, Faith & Civic Balance
Dec 24, 202514 minIn this ‘THE WiSE WAY’ installment of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III examines one of the most consequential and misunderstood dynamics shaping America’s future: the collapsing balance between...
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Reverend Jesse Jackson
civil rights activist, presidential candidate
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James Baldwin
novelist, playwright, poet, Switch Fitness
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H.R. McMaster
retired United States Army lieutenant general and former United States National Security Advisor, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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Susan Eisenhower
Founding Director of the Eisenhower Institute and Author of How Ike Led
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