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STRAT

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

STRAT – Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, is a forum with a preparedness mindset. Mitigating risks, creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats, and understanding the objectives of a Business Continuity Plan. This is the podcast for leaders who are committed to being prepared. The program is hosted by retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer and investment banker Mark Mansfield.

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STRAT | 06 OCT 2026 | California’s “Illegal Domestic...

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2026/10/06

Retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines California’s “illegal domestic spying” controversy and the questions it raises about homeland security training, federal funding, and government accountability. Drawing on his account of a 2008 training moratorium and later court testimony, Kempfer explores conflicting explanations for why a counterterrorism course was halted, then allowed to continue. He asks whether disputed curriculum taught nationwide could have affected

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STRAT | 01 OCT 2026 | 9-11 Remembered, and How...

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2026/10/01

Twenty-five years after September 11, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer reflects on the attacks and examines California’s evolving approach to terrorism prevention. Drawing on his experience with the Terrorism Early Warning program, he traces the origins of Terrorism Liaison Officer training and explains how public safety partnerships helped identify potential threats. Kempfer alleges that funding priorities, conflicts of interest, and bureaucratic decisions weakened training,

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STRAT | 27 SEP 2026 | CRINK on the Brink

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2026/09/28

Could mounting economic and security pressures fracture the informal alignment of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea? On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines CRINK and the dependencies connecting four American adversaries. Kempfer explores how war, sanctions, disrupted energy revenues, and domestic strains could weaken Russia and Iran, with consequences for North Korea and China. He considers the role of hybrid warfare, the vulnerabilities of

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STRAT | 23 SEP 2026 | What Happens in Vegas… Happens...

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2026/09/23

Could a transformed Cuba redraw the economic map of the American Southwest? On STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer explores a scenario in which a capitalist, pro-American Cuba emerges as a major destination for tourism, investment, and development. From Havana’s potential revival as a casino resort destination, and possibly a new convention hub, to opportunities in manufacturing, technology, and renewable energy, Kempfer considers how change just 90 miles from Florida could

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STRAT | 18 SEP 2026 | Russia’s War With NATO

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2026/09/18

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines what the program describes as an escalating Russian hybrid warfare campaign targeting NATO countries—and increasingly reaching into the United States. From a newly disclosed federal murder-for-hire case to alleged sabotage, cyberattacks, drone incursions, GPS jamming, infrastructure disruption, and political interference, Kempfer explores the tactics being attributed to Russian intelligence and proxy networks

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STRAT | 12 SEP 2026 | What About Bab…el-Mandeb

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2026/09/12

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints—and renewed Houthi activity could make it even more consequential. In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines the Houthis’ reported expansion along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the strategic importance of controlling territory overlooking this vital shipping corridor. Hal explains how disruption at Bab el-Mandeb reverberates through the Suez Canal, global

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STRAT | 07 SEPT 2026 | The Other 1989

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2026/09/07

Could the geopolitical upheavals of 1989 offer a roadmap for understanding what is happening today? In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer revisits two defining events of that extraordinary year: the Tiananmen Square protests in China and the collapse of the Berlin Wall. He examines how governments that once appeared firmly entrenched confronted economic pressure, popular unrest, and rapidly changing political realities. Kempfer then turns to today’s

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STRAT | 26 AUG 2026 | Ukraine’s Strategic Gambit

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2026/08/26

Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign is reaching farther into Russia, targeting refineries, warehouses, defense plants, air-defense systems, and critical infrastructure with growing frequency. In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines whether Ukraine’s expanding drone and missile program has created a strategic inflection point for Vladimir Putin. Kempfer explores the pressure on Russian air defenses, the economic consequences of disrupted energy and

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STRAT | 22 AUG 2026 | Economic D-Day with Iran

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2026/08/22

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines what the White House is calling “Economic D-Day,” a major escalation of economic pressure against Iran. Kempfer assesses why anticipated public resistance to Tehran’s government has not materialized, how months of conflict have strained regional security and U.S. air-defense inventories, and why Washington may now see economic collapse as its most viable strategic lever. The discussion explores Iran’s inflation

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STRAT | 19 AUG 2026 | Consequence Management and the...

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2026/08/20

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines consequence management and warns of the risks he associates with a potential Super El Niño. Drawing on decades of work with military commands, FEMA, DHS, intelligence organizations, and state and local agencies, Kempfer traces the evolution of all-hazards consequence management and argues that critical gaps remain in disaster intelligence and decision support. He revisits lessons from Hurricane Katrina, the

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STRAT | 14 AUG 26 | Drones Across The Homeland

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2026/08/14

Drones are transforming the security landscape across the American homeland, creating opportunities for first responders while introducing rapidly evolving threats to military installations, critical infrastructure, public safety, major venues, and communities. This STRAT episode examines warnings from U.S. Northern Command and NORAD leaders that existing sensor and interception capabilities may not be sufficient to confront modern drone swarms launched from within U.S. territory. Host Hal Kempfer

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STRAT | 06 AUG 2026 | Missile Mayhem From Absent Ammo

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2026/08/07

This episode of STRAT with retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer examines the growing shortage of advanced air defense interceptors and the strategic consequences for conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and future U.S. military readiness in East Asia. Kempfer explores how Patriot and THAAD missile inventories have been depleted faster than they can be replaced, exposing vulnerabilities created by years of limited production capacity. The discussion highlights the enormous cost imbalance

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STRAT | 03 AUG 2026 | Iran Stalemate & Russian...

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2026/08/03

This STRAT episode examines two of the world's most dangerous security flashpoints as events accelerate in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The discussion with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer explores reports of a possible U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that was reportedly halted amid conflicting claims of diplomatic progress, while analyzing the growing threat posed by Iran and its regional proxy forces to critical shipping lanes, Gulf infrastructure, and vital desalination

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STRAT | 26 JULY 2026 | The Quickly Broadening War...

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2026/07/27

As military operations against Iran enter what appears to be an operational pause, the broader regional conflict is expanding in dangerous and unexpected ways. In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines how Tehran is widening the battlefield by empowering its Houthi proxies to disrupt critical maritime chokepoints while drawing Saudi Arabia into more direct combat. Hal analyzes the strategic importance of the Bab el Mandeb Strait, the Strait of Hormuz,

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STRAT | 18 JULY 2026 | Iran War’s Dangerous New Phase

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2026/07/19

The conflict with Iran is entering a far more dangerous stage as military operations expand beyond traditional battlefield targets and increasingly focus on critical infrastructure across the region. This episode of STRAT has retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examining the strategic implications of U.S. strikes against bridges, energy facilities, and ports in Iran, alongside Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf desalination plants that provide drinking water for millions. Kempfer

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STRAT | 13 JULY 2026 | Drone Dominance Reshapes...

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2026/07/13

Drone technology is rapidly transforming the battlefield, and its strategic consequences are becoming impossible to ignore. This episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer examines how autonomous air, sea, and ground systems are redefining military operations while reducing risks to personnel and expanding the reach of precision attacks. The discussion explores the U.S. military's first operational use of one-way autonomous surface drones against Iranian targets, Ukraine's sweeping drone campaign disrupting

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STRAT | 08 July 2026 | Global Security Calculus and...

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2026/07/08

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are testing more than regional stability—they are challenging the future of global commerce, maritime security, and U.S. strategic credibility — and are provocations that have now effectively ended the ceasefire. This episode of STRAT with retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer examines Iran's alleged violations of post-conflict agreements, including attacks on commercial shipping, coercive maritime practices, and continued pressure on one of the

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STRAT | 01 JULY 2026 | Strategic Reset? – Russia,...

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2026/07/02

As geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, this episode examines four major international developments that could reshape the global strategic landscape in the months ahead. The discussion begins with STRAT host Hal Kempfer talking about Ukraine's expanding long-range drone campaign against Russia, exploring how sustained attacks on energy infrastructure, military facilities, and Crimea are increasing pressure on Moscow while raising questions about President Vladimir Putin's political future

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STRAT | 26 June 2026 | Venezuela Disaster: A...

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2026/06/26

A catastrophic series of earthquakes has left Venezuela facing widespread destruction, thousands of casualties, and an overwhelming humanitarian crisis. In this STRAT episode, the discussion examines not only the immediate rescue effort but also the broader strategic implications for the United States and the Western Hemisphere. Host Hal Kempfer explores why Venezuela's weakened infrastructure and years of government neglect have complicated disaster response, requiring extensive international

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STRAT | 17 JUN 26 | Ukraine Momentum Shifts Amid...

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2026/06/18

On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer examines emerging signs of a potential shift in U.S. policy toward the Russia-Ukraine war following developments at the G7 summit. He analyzes battlefield trends, Ukrainian deep-strike operations, Russian territorial setbacks, and the growing impact of drone warfare on modern conflict. The discussion explores reports of increasing pressure on Russia’s military logistics, infrastructure, and political leadership, while

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