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The Information Advantage

The Citadel SHSS

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

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Episode 20: James Ellis, Ph.D.

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2025/10/28

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

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Episode 19: Melissa Graves, Ph.D.

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2025/10/24

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:

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

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2025/10/10

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

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

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2025/09/19

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

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Episode 16: Charles "Chuck" Wilson, '84

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2025/04/24

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

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

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2025/04/10

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

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Episode 14: Colonel Ty Gilbert, U.S. Air Force

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2025/03/27

Learn from U.S. Air Force Colonel and Commander of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, Ty Gilbert, as he explains the mission of the Centre, the importance of open-source intelligence, and lessons on leadership. 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

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Episode 13: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)

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2025/03/13

Join the discussion with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa as she provides insight into Collaborating with the new Department of Government Efficiency, Securing Peace for Israel, Leading International Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Delegations, Forging U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court, and Providing Lessons on Leadership for The Citadel’s Cadets.The Information Advantage is hosted by Frank Emerson and produced by Aubrey Carson and Jessica Galvin, with additional support

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Episode 12: Jack Porter, Ph.D.

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2025/02/27

Join Dr. Jack Porter, Chair of The Citadel’s Political Science Department, in discussing the importance of Political Science and its role in building leaders at The Citadel and his views on national security issues for 2025.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

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Episode 11: Jennifer Ewbank

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2025/02/13

Join Jennifer Ewbank, former Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation, for an eye-opening discussion of how digital technologies are reshaping global security and the future of democracy.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

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Episode 10: Adriana Boersner Herrera, Ph.D.

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2025/01/30

Listen to Political Science Professor and The Citadel's Latin American Affairs Expert, Dr. Adriana Boersner Herrera, discuss Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro's consolidation of authoritarianism.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

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Episode 9: Ambassador Joseph Manso (Ret.)

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2025/01/23

Retired Ambassador Joseph Manso, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), discusses the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, serving at the OPCW, and stopping the proliferation of chemical weapons.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

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Episode 8: Pat Hendrix, Ph.D.

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2025/01/16

Listen to Dr. Pat Hendrix, The Citadel’s OSINT Expert in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies, as he discusses Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and how Citadel students are using OSINT in the classroom. 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

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Episode 7: The Citadel's 2024 OSINT Conference

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2024/12/20

Listen to some of the speakers at The Citadel’s first OSINT Conference discuss the future of OSINT and the need for expanding partnerships among the government, private sector, and academia. Thank you to Andrew Borene at Flashpoint, Patrick Weninger and Matthew Brock at Orbis Ops, Jim Ford at Microsoft, Dennis Eger with the U.S. Army, Melissa Ullom with the U.S. State Department, and Guido Torres at Irregular Warfare Initiative for taking the time to talk with us on The Information Advantage. The

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Episode 6: Jason Barrett

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2024/12/05

The Director of National Intelligence OSINT Executive, Jason Barrett, discusses the Intelligence Community’s Open Source Intelligence Strategy 2024-2026 and the connection between open source intelligence and advising tomorrow’s principled leaders.

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Episode 5: Professors DuBose Kapeluck, Ph.D., and...

The Information Advantage ·

2024/11/15

Join Professors DuBose Kapeluck, Ph.D., and Mark Owens, Ph.D., who are The Citadel’s experts on southern politics, as they discuss the 2024 presidential race and the results of The Citadel Poll. Learn about their findings, voters’ preferences, decision making, and what it means for South Carolina as one of the fastest growing states. The Citadel Poll

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Episode 4: David Tyson

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2024/11/07

Join our discussion with retired CIA Officer David Tyson as he gives The Citadel’s cadets the educational advantage on his career as a CIA operations officer and member of CIA’s Team Alpha. Tyson was a member of Team Alpha, the first group of U.S. personnel inserted behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9/11. Tyson also served as a Chief of Station and is a recipient of the CIA’s Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the Agency’s highest award for valor, and the Agency’s Distinguished Career

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Episode 3: Melissa Graves, Ph.D.

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2024/10/23

Associate Professor and Department Chair of Intelligence and Security Studies Melissa Graves, Ph.D., discusses The Citadel's OSINT Conference and why OSINT is the Intelligence Discipline of First Resort.

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Episode 2: Tonya Ugoretz

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2024/10/22

Listen to Tonya Ugoretz, the FBI’s Assistant Director, Directorate of Intelligence, provide the information advantage on the FBI’s unique law enforcement and intelligence roles, and how the FBI is adapting to a shifting operating environment through the FBI’s five-year intelligence program strategy.

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Episode 1: Mike Cinnamon, '92

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2024/10/22

Do you want to catch the next high value target, such as a terrorist or international drug trafficker? Listen to former CIA officer and adjunct Citadel professor, Mike Cinnamon '92, provide you the information advantage on targeting and how it works.

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