Brass Tickets

Brass Tickets

Author: Joe McGiffin, Pete Mitchell June 11, 2024 Duration: 48:25
Brass Tactics goes to the war movies! ***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credit: “Circus of Freaks” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound FX **GEM Projector 4.m4a by guyburns -- https://freesound.org/s/432520/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Ever find yourself scrolling through headlines about global events, wondering how things really work behind the scenes? Brass Tactics digs into that curiosity, moving past the soundbites to examine the mechanics of international relations and national security. Hosts Joe McGiffin and Pete Mitchell approach each conversation with a straightforward goal: to unpack complex geopolitical questions without partisan spin or agenda. They believe that understanding the 'why' and 'how'-from diplomatic maneuvers to defense strategies-is essential for anyone navigating today's interconnected world. In this podcast, you'll hear thoughtful analysis on current events and deeper systemic issues, all framed to cut through the noise. The discussions are grounded in a practical, no-nonsense perspective that respects your intelligence. Whether a long-standing policy wonk or simply a concerned citizen, tuning in provides a clearer foundation for forming your own opinions on foreign affairs. Joe and Pete’s chemistry makes even the densest topics accessible and engaging, transforming abstract concepts into relatable conversations. For a regular dose of clarity on how power, culture, and science intersect on the global stage, Brass Tactics is a reliable resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 30

Brass Tactics
Podcast Episodes
Rock the Casbah Reloaded [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:59
Recapping the recent US involvement with the Middle East***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and "Heavy Interlude" by Kevin…
Ep 29: Oval Office Oration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:47
Discussing the Zelenskyy press fiasco***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and "Heavy Interlude" by Kevin MacLeod (incompete…
EP 28: Vanceguard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:10
Talking through some of the implications of VP Vance's Munich Conference Speech***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and "He…
Plaza de Gaza and Ukraine too [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:18
Wondering what the U.S. plans with Gaza and the war in Ukraine? So are we... What will the DOD look like after it faces the might of DOG?***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no…
DO(D)GE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:17
What will the DOD look like after it faces the might of DOG?***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and "Heavy Interlude" by K…
New Year, New Tactics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:14
Pete and Joe return with a once over of what they think this year will bring. ***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and "Hea…
Peter Ist Ein Berliner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
Pete and Joe go over what was discussed at the recent military history conference Peter attended in Berlin. ***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our musi…
Brass Buzzwords [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:41
Pete and Joe discuss CJADC2 and some of the related buzzwords floating around the defense community today. ***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music…
Not With a Bang... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:25
Pete, Matt, and Joe discuss prospects of how the ongoing war in Ukraine might end.***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music credits: "Achilles" and…
Ukounterattack Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
Pete and Joe talk their analysis of the air defense and artillery perspectives of the Kursk offensive. ***All opinions expressed are those of the speakers and reflect the position of no other entities*** ***Our music cre…