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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

  1. Holiday Replay with Wes Aniton and Ted Lipka

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    Holiday Replay with Wes Aniton and Ted Lipka

    Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge and reflect, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes—conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents. This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond. To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com. From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.

    22 min
  2. Holiday Replay: Fogbow

    12/23/2025

    Holiday Replay: Fogbow

    Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents. This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond. To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com. From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January. Original episode #216, aired March 11, 2025

    21 min
  3. Holiday Replay with Giancarlo Newsome

    12/16/2025

    Holiday Replay with Giancarlo Newsome

    Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes; conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents. This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from this years episodes, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond. To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com. From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.

    30 min
  4. Holiday Replay: Veterans Without Orders

    12/09/2025

    Holiday Replay: Veterans Without Orders

    Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December, we’re revisiting some of this year's most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents. This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond. To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com. From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.

    29 min
  5. 254: Iran’s Criminal Playbook. Sam Cooper on Cartels, Diaspora Networks, and Strategic Evasion

    12/02/2025

    254: Iran’s Criminal Playbook. Sam Cooper on Cartels, Diaspora Networks, and Strategic Evasion

    Investigative journalist Sam Cooper returns to the One CA Podcast to expose how Iran weaponizes criminality to advance foreign policy goals. From Hezbollah’s business affairs unit to fentanyl super-labs in Canada, Cooper traces the global footprint of Iranian-linked networks—intertwined with Chinese triads, Mexican cartels, and diaspora businessmen operating across North America. In this gripping episode, we explore: ​How underground banking and hawala systems fund terror proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas​The role of vape shops, car exports, and currency exchanges in laundering money​Why Canada’s outdated laws and Charter protections hinder transnational crime enforcement​DEA wiretaps revealing command-and-control links between Latin America and Canadian cities​The growing civil society push for reform—and the political resistance it facesCooper also shares firsthand insights into speaking engagements, commercial sector concerns, and the fragile hope for legal modernization in Canada. One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association, featuring voices from military, diplomatic, and development communities working at the human level of global engagement. 📨 Contact us at CApodcasting@gmail.com🌐 Learn more at civilaffairsassoc.org🎧 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: See the list🎵 Music by Relax Café: Sunny Jazz Cafe & Bossa Nova Sam Cooper posts on Iran criminality: https://samcooper.substack.com/p/iranian-criminal-networks-and-canadas https://samcooper.substack.com/p/from-guangdong-peasant-to-funder https://samcooper.substack.com Addition: Whale Hunter article on Iran’s shadow fleet: https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/when-irans-invisible-fleet-lit-up-the-map/?ref=whale-hunting-newsletter #HumanDomain #IrregularWarfare #CivilAffairs #StrategicCoercion #TransnationalCrime #FentanylCrisis #InformationWarfare #SOFTraining #DefenseInnovation #OneCAPodcast

    20 min
  6. 253: Ambiguity and Influence: SFC Chase Penner on Military Deception and PSYO

    11/25/2025

    253: Ambiguity and Influence: SFC Chase Penner on Military Deception and PSYO

    In this episode of One CA Podcast, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with Sergeant First Class Chase Penner—Information Operations planner at USAREUR-AF and former PSYOP Team Sergeant—to explore the art and science of military deception. From ambiguity techniques to tactical deception, SFC Penner's decision-making is from Moldova. With a background in strategic communication, Penner offers a rare look into the cognitive domain of modern warfare. Whether you're a Civil Affairs operator, strategic planner, or just curious about the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations, this episode delivers actionable lessons on influence, deception, and the human terrain. 📌 Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Army or Department of Defense. 🔗 Learn more at civilaffairsassoc.org📧 Contact us: CApodcasting@gmail.com🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot 🎵 Music Credit: Special Thanks to OriginalSoundtracks for the sample of Happy Thanksgiving Day. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/vJPDcL49578?si=-c2N_xkOc8WjfscS#PsychologicalOperations #MilitaryDeception #CivilAffairs #IrregularWarfare #InformationWarfare #HumanDomain #SOFTraining #DefenseInnovation #USAREURAF #USASOC #StrategicInfluence #TacticalPsychology #MissionPreparation #USASOC #SOCOM #SWCS #TRADOC #JKO #USAREURAF #CivilAffairsAssociation #PSYOPRegiment #353CACOM #2POG #20SFG #MSNationalGuard #IrregularWarfareCenter #NDU #OUSDIS #SpecialOperationsCommand #JointForceDevelopment #ArmyIO #SOFX

    23 min
  7. 252: The Art of the Possible: Joel Rubin on Turning Political Space into Policy

    11/18/2025

    252: The Art of the Possible: Joel Rubin on Turning Political Space into Policy

    Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin joins host Jack Gaines to unpack the gritty realities of legislative diplomacy—from Benghazi testimony to budget battles. Rubin shares hard-won lessons on navigating Congress, shaping foreign policy, and building political will inside the State Department. This episode explores how political space becomes policy—and why human capital may be the missing link in America’s foreign affairs strategy. One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 📨 To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com, or visit the Civil Affairs Association website: www.civilaffairsassoc.org 🏆 Feedspot ranked One CA Podcast among the Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcasts:https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts 🎶 Music link: The Art of the Possible: Joel Rubin on Turning Political Space into Policy#ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy#Geopolitics#Congress#StateDepartment#InternationalRelations#PublicDiplomacy#GlobalSecurity#CivilAffairs#LegislativeAffairs#PoliticalStrategy#HumanCapital#PeaceCorps#ForeignAid#GlobalEngagement#PoliticalWill#InternationalDevelopment#PolicyMaking#GovernmentRelations#Benghazi#HarvardKennedySchool #GeorgetownSFS #JohnsHopkinsSAIS #ColumbiaSIPA #StanfordFSI #TuftsFletcherSchool #AmericanUniversitySIS #YaleJacksonSchool #OxfordPolitics #LSEIR #UCSDGPI #MITSecurityStudies #PrincetonSPIA #TexasA&MBushSchool #GWU_Elliott #SchillerInternationalUniversity #CarnegieEndowment #CSIS #BrookingsInstitution #AtlanticCouncil #USIP #WilsonCenter #CFR #HeritageFoundation #RANDCorporation #ChathamHouse #FriedrichEbertStiftung #MercyCorps #USAID #StateDept #PeaceCorps #UNDP #WorldBank #IFPRI #IRIglobal #NDI #OpenSocietyFoundations #EarthInstitute #Devex #InterActionOrg #GlobalAffairsCanada #DFIDUK #GIZGerman

    21 min
  8. 251: The Unicorn in the AO: Major Goff’s Civilian Lens on Military Emergency Response

    11/11/2025

    251: The Unicorn in the AO: Major Goff’s Civilian Lens on Military Emergency Response

    In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Josephspeaks with Major Jared Goff, a Civil Affairs officer whose civilian background in emergency management brings a rare planning perspective to military operations. From managing displaced people during a crisis tointegrating civilian frameworks into doctrinal planning, Major Goff shares what it means to be a “unicorn in the AO”—a planner who bridges institutional divides and redefines mission success. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested inworking in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com,or visit the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org. --- 🎧 Feedspot, the podcastindustry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows onforeign policy. Check it out at: Feedspot ForeignPolicy Rankings --- 🎶 Special thanks to CaféRelax Jazz Music for the sample of Smooth Bossa Nova Jazz in Coffee ShopAmbience. Retrieved from: YouTube LiveStream --- #CivilAffairs #MilitaryPlanning #EmergencyManagement#ForeignPolicy #IDPResponse #InteragencyOps #GlobalSecurity #StrategicInfluence#MilitaryPodcast #TopPodcast #FeedspotTop10 #OneCAPodcast #DisasterResponse#MilitaryInnovation #InternationalRelations #USForeignAffairs #Geopolitics#PodcastRecommendations #DefensePolicy #ResilienceOps   #OneCAPodcast #FEMA #UN_OCHA #CSIS #USAWC#DecisivePointPodcast #ForeignPodicy #CrookedMedia #FareedZakariaGPS#DSRNetwork #ArmyWarCollege #TRADOC #ModernWarInstitute #PinelandUnderground#IndigenousApproach #BreakingDoctrine #OperationalArch #LeaderUpPodcast#NCOJournal #SOSHPodcast #StrategicStudiesInstitute #WarRoomPodcast#FoundationForDefenseOfDemocracies #CNNPolitics #FeedspotTop10

    21 min
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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. ​ We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

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  • Creator
    Civil Affairs Association
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    258
  • Rating
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    © Civil Affairs Association
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