One CA Podcast

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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. 255: Building Trust in the Pacific: Civil Affairs and Humanitarian Engagement in the Solomon Islands with Timothy Feldhaus

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    255: Building Trust in the Pacific: Civil Affairs and Humanitarian Engagement in the Solomon Islands with Timothy Feldhaus

    Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a production of the Civil Affairs Association. This show brings together current and former military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to share their experiences working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. In this episode, host Daniel Zaya-Joseph sits down with 1st Sergeant Timothy Feldhaus of the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, 351st KCOM. Fresh from his deployment with the Oceania Engagement Team, Feldhaus shares insights from the Solomon Islands—where Civil Affairs worked alongside the State Department and Department of Defense to strengthen partnerships, support humanitarian projects, and build trust with local communities. From navigating the challenges posed by unexploded ordnance to advancing ARCA-funded disaster-prevention initiatives, this conversation highlights how Civil Affairs professionals operate at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and defense in some of the most remote corners of the Pacific. Feedspot recently recognized the One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. To learn more, visit the Civil Affairs Association at www.civilaffairsassoc.org or contact us at CApodcasting@gmail.com. --- Special thanks to Top Pop for the sample of Do It Any Way You Wanna (1975) by People's Choice. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ienw4AvVXQU---Civil Affairs professionals, diplomats, development officers, and policy enthusiasts can all connect with the conversations on the #OneCAPodcast, recognized by Feedspot as a #FeedspotTop10 show in foreign policy. Join the #CivilAffairsAssociation as we explore the “#LastThreeFeet” of U.S. foreign relations through stories of #CivilAffairs, #ForeignPolicy, and #GlobalEngagement. From #HumanitarianAssistance and #CommunityResilience to #MilitaryStrategy, #SOFTraining, and #DefenseInnovation, our episodes highlight the intersection of #DiplomacyInAction, #ConflictResolution, and #CivilMilitaryOperations. Whether you’re a #VeteransVoices listener, a #PolicyMakers stakeholder, or part of the #ThinkTankTalks and #SecurityStudies community, the One CA Podcast brings insights that matter to both organizations and individuals.

    21 min
  2. Holiday Replay with Wes Aniton and Ted Lipka

    12/30/2025

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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

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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
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    © Civil Affairs Association
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