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Join host Frank Emerson, J.D., on The Information Advantage, as he interviews Governor West Chair speakers at The Citadel. Speakers include experts in the intelligence, military, law enforcement, homeland security, and diplomatic communities. Emerson currently serves as the Governor John C. West Chair of American Government and International Studies for The Citadel's Political Science Department and is a senior policy consultant to the government, advising on national security, foreign policy, and legal issues. https://www.citadel.edu/political-science/faculty-staff/dr-frank-emerson/

  1. JAN 30

    Episode 22: Adriana Boersner Herrera, Ph.D.

    Venezuela with Dr. Adriana Boersner Herrera: Join us as we discuss Venezuela and related policy and international law issues. The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    41 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Episode 21: Sean Wiswesser

    Join us for another episode of The Information Advantage with former CIA Senior Operations Officer and Russian expert, Sean Wiswesser, as he provides insight on Russia's Hybrid Warfare and Intelligence Failures in Ukraine.The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    22 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    Episode 20: James Ellis, Ph.D.

    As we prepare for The Citadel's OSINT 2.0, listen to ORBIS' Vice President for Open-Source Intelligence James Ellis discuss the history of open-source intelligence and where it is going with Artificial Intelligence. ORBIS, this year's Keynote Sponsor, will be presenting with a full panel on "The Future of OSINT in the Age of AI." Come join us on Thursday in Capers Hall! The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    29 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Episode 19: Melissa Graves, Ph.D.

    The Citadel's OSINT Conference 2.0! Listen to Dr. Melissa Graves, the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Studies Department, discuss The Citadel's second upcoming Open-Source Intelligence Conference. Don't miss it, 29-31 October at Capers Hall in Charleston, SC! The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    22 min

  5. 10/10/2025

    Episode 18: DuBose Kapeluck, Ph.D., and Mark Owens, Ph.D.

    In this episode, Dr. DuBose Kapeluck and Dr. Mark Owens of The Citadel's Political Science Department discuss the issue of gerrymandering. Kapeluck and Owens, The Citadel's experts who track election changes and population dynamics, cover the issues that have spread across the states late this summer, principally adopting new congressional district maps. Who’s doing it? And are there keys to how to put these changes into perspective? The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    23 min

  6. 09/19/2025

    Episode 17: Dean Brian M. Jones, Ph.D.

    Listen to Dean Brian M. Jones, Ph.D., discuss education at The Citadel, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and his leadership style of focusing on people. The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    23 min

  7. 04/24/2025

    Episode 16: Charles "Chuck" Wilson, '84

    Join our discussion with Chuck Wilson, '84, retired CIA Officer and former Director of the CIA's Special Activities Center, as he provides lessons on Leadership in High-Risk Environments.The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    18 min

  8. 04/10/2025

    Episode 15: Colonel Thomas J. Gordon (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

    Join us in our discussion with Commandant of The Citadel, Colonel Thomas J. Gordon USMC (Ret.), as he discusses leadership, Marine Maxims, and his role as Commandant at The Citadel.The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support provided by Jeff Leonard. The music for this podcast is produced by Bert Jerred: youtube.com/@bertjerred

    21 min
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Join host Frank Emerson, J.D., on The Information Advantage, as he interviews Governor West Chair speakers at The Citadel. Speakers include experts in the intelligence, military, law enforcement, homeland security, and diplomatic communities. Emerson currently serves as the Governor John C. West Chair of American Government and International Studies for The Citadel's Political Science Department and is a senior policy consultant to the government, advising on national security, foreign policy, and legal issues. https://www.citadel.edu/political-science/faculty-staff/dr-frank-emerson/

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  • Creator
    The Citadel SHSS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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