The Burn Bag Podcast

16/09/2025

On his episode of The Burn Bag Podcast, our Founder & CEO Jim Hake describes what he calls the “unified field theory of national security” — a model that brings together defense, diplomacy, and development and guides all the work we do at Spirit of America.

Learn more about our model and how our efforts are redefining what national security can look like ⤵️

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17/02/2025

NEW EPISODE: Dr. Anthony joined A’ndre to discuss his long career addressing infectious disease threats, covering his time at , / , , , , the scare, and more.

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09/10/2024

NEW EPISODE: A'ndre welcomes The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, onto the pod. They discuss the church's advocacy on LGBTQ+ rights, the Bishop's views on the War in Gaza, and the risks of Christian Nationalism.

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29/04/2024

NEW EPISODE: Jim Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, joins us to discuss the ongoing crises in the , the War in , , U.S. aid to Israel, , , - conflict, proxy groups, and much more.

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26/04/2024

RELEASING MONDAY: Former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper joined A’ndre for a conversation on the crises in the Middle East, discussing topics related to the War in Gaza, the strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran, and more.

24/03/2024

NEW EPISODE: Former counterterrorism official Javed Ali joins us to discuss the , -K, how the -based group has evolved, and U.S. Intelligence warnings to and over the last several months on possible attacks

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06/02/2024

NEW EPISODE: Matthew F. McKnight joins us to about , biological threats and mitigation, and innovation. Learn more about how biology can play a role in our national security.

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29/01/2024

NEW EPISODE: Ian Bremmer returns to The Burn Bag Podcast to speak on why 2024 is the 'Voldemort' of years, citing around the U.S. Presidential , a regional war in the , , , and more.

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24/01/2024

A lighter-hearted moment on as and discuss the ’s 2024 report — episode RELEASING MONDAY!

18/01/2024

NEW EPISODE: Dr. Michael Knights (The Washington Institute) joins us to talk about the in : who they are, why they're attacking ships and military vessels in the , and what their relationship with looks like.

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01/12/2023

28/11/2023

NEW EPISODE: The 's Carmiel Arbit chats with us about , the Government, , , the Israeli public, and the ongoing conduct of the - War – and what the future may hold.

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