Oct 28, 202643 minS4
In this episode of Deterrence Matters, Jim and Curtis examine several developments shaping today’s deterrence and national security environment. From the growing threat that inexpensive drones pose to military aircraft...
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Deterrence Matters is where timely national security issues meet candid conversation and we come together to explore the deterrence challenges making headlines and shaping the future. From emerging threats and strategic competition to nuclear policy and the changing security environment, each episode offers fresh perspectives, informed debate, and sometimes a little humor along the way. Our goal is simple: build greater understanding of deterrence, develop the next generation of deterrence professionals, and strengthen the workforce entrusted with preserving peace, security, and stability.
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What is Deterrence Matters about?
Deterrence Matters is where timely national security issues meet candid conversation and we come together to explore the deterrence challenges making headlines and shaping the future. From emerging threats and strategic competition to nuclear policy and the changing security environment, each episode offers fresh perspectives, informed debate, and sometimes a little humor along the way.
What has Deterrence Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "199 - News in Review October 2026: Drones, Nuclear Forces & the Future of Deterrence" (28 October 2026, 43 minutes), "198 - The Nuclear Paradox: Can Deterrence and Disarmament Coexist?" (21 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "197 - Is Putin’s Kaliningrad Threat Real or Merely Scary Messaging?" (14 October 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Deterrence Matters publish?
Deterrence Matters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Deterrence Matters?
Booking probability for Deterrence Matters is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Deterrence Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Deterrence Matters's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 202649 minS4In this episode of Deterrence Matters , host Jim Petrosky sits down with NIDS Senior Fellow Kirk Fansher to examine one of national security’s most enduring debates: the tension between nuclear deterrence and...
Oct 14, 202645 minS4Russia’s nuclear threats are back in the spotlight—but are they a strategic bluff or a signal designed to shape NATO’s next move? Jim and Curtis unpack the Kremlin’s rhetoric around Kaliningrad, the Baltic Sea, and...
Oct 7, 202643 minS4Russia is pouring steel, concrete, and cable into a buried command complex in the Urals - and the move may reveal exactly how deterrence is changing in real time. Jim and Curtis unpack the reported expansion of Facility...
Episode #195
195 - News in Review September 2026
Sep 29, 202649 minS4Nuclear testing, Russian strategic messaging, North Korea, China, and the race for technological advantage are all shaping an increasingly complex security environment. Jim and Curtis unpack what these developments mean...
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Episode #194
194 - Space Weapons, Deterrence and Messaging
Sep 23, 202645 minS4Chris Stone joins The NIDS View to unpack the U.S. announcement on space control weapons and what it portends for the future of national security. From lasers and high-powered microwaves to orbital threats and competing...
Sep 2, 202640 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Curtis and special guest Col (Ret) Kirk Fansher discuss key insights from summer's two biggest deterrence symposiums and explore the challenges shaping today's strategic environment...
Aug 26, 202645 minS4What can today's NATO leaders learn from the Cold War? In this episode of The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim compare the enduring issues of deterrence, alliance cohesion, and military credibility that helped preserve peace...
Aug 19, 202640 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim examine two of China's newest naval warships and what these developments reveal about Beijing's evolving military strategy and their implications for regional security...
Episode #188
188 - Is America's Nuclear Umbrella Leaking?
Aug 12, 202641 minS4Curtis and Jim examine the evolving landscape of allied extended deterrence, credibility, and the U.S. nuclear umbrella. As geopolitical competition intensifies and allies reassess their security gaps, they explore what...
Aug 5, 202650 minS1In this episode of The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim review their favorite news developments for July 2026, shaping the global deterrence landscape—from China’s latest submarine-launched ballistic missile test to growing...
Jul 28, 202643 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Curtis and Jim examine Europe's growing drive to strengthen its own deterrent capabilities amid Russia's war in Ukraine and a future NATO 3.0. They explore whether Europe is moving...
Episode #185
185 - Understanding America’s Nuclear Arsenal: The Story Behind "Learning to Love the Bomb"
Jul 22, 202643 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, NIDS welcomes Curtis McGiffin and Dr. Adam Lowther, co-authors of Learning to Love the Bomb: Understanding the American Nuclear Arsenal, for a wide-ranging discussion on the history...
Jul 15, 202642 minS4Jim and Curtis sit down with aerospace engineer Ken Katz to explore the remarkable evolution of the B-1 bomber and what it teaches us about deterrence, innovation, and adaptability. From the Cold War origins of the B-1...
Jul 8, 202645 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim and Curtis analyze the June 2026 deterrence and security developments, including Sen. Deb Fischer's call for greater nuclear investment, Finland's move to repeal its nuclear ban...
Jul 1, 202645 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, we examine the strategic implications of emerging hypersonic weapons, focusing on the U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle missile. Joined by missile and space warfare expert Chris Stone, the...
Jun 24, 202643 minS4In this episode, Jim and Curtis examine the strategic role of the U.S. bomber fleet, focusing on the B‑21 Raider and other ongoing bomber modernization. They discuss how bombers support nuclear deterrence, enable...
Jun 17, 202644 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim sits down with Bill Murphy, Senior Fellow and Cofounder at NIDS, to examine Europe’s evolving approach to nuclear deterrence in an increasingly complex and multipolar threat...
Jun 10, 202646 minS4In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim returns to join Curtis as they explore China’s ongoing nuclear buildup, including newly identified octagonal facilities and 80 launch pads near the Hami missile fields. The...
Jun 3, 202645 minS4Curtis and Kirk Fansher provide a May 2026 deterrence news roundup on developments shaping strategic stability. They discuss Russia's nuclear exercises in Belarus, its successful SARMAT ICBM test, and its third ORESHNIK...
Recent guests
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Chris Stone
agile coach, continuous improvement practitioner, creator of The Coaching Culture Club, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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Bill Murphy
Author of Thriving in the Storm, Mortgage Industry Leader, Business Coach, and Philanthropist, Epilepsy Foundation of New England
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Christopher Stone
Senior Fellow for Space Deterrence Studies, National Institute for Deterrence Studies
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Rob Maness
retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, former U.S. Senate candidate, Chairman of GatorPAC, CEO of Iron Liberty Group, host of The Rob Maness Show, Board Member of the Second Amendment Institute, GatorPac
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