# Battle Rhythm > The Battle Rhythm podcast features timely discussion on the defence and security issues of the day, as well as feature conversations... Source: https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm/ Modified: 2026-09-08 The Battle Rhythm podcast, co-hosted by Stephen Saideman and a weekly guest host, is co-produced by the CDSN and the CGAI. Battle Rhythm is released every second Wednesday and features timely discussion on the defence and security issues of the day, as well as feature conversations with academics and practitioners. Battle Rhythm has a sister podcast in French called [Conseils de Sécurité](https://ras-nsa.ca/fr/conseils-de-securite/), the result of a partnership between the Strategic Analysis Network and the CDSN. ## Host [**![Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Stephen-Saideman-1.jpg)**](https://ras-nsa.ca/expert/stephen-saideman/)[**Stephen M. Saideman**](https://ras-nsa.ca/expert/stephen-saideman/): Director of the CDSN-RCDS and Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. His research focuses on NATO, civil-military relations, and international security. ![Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BattleRhythmlogo-380x380.png) [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.23: Planning for the Next Pandemic with CAF’s Surgeon General, MGen Scott Malcolm](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-23-planning-for-the) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.22 : Planning for the Next Pandemic with CAF’s Surgeon General, MGen Scott Malcolm](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-22-planning-for-the-next-pandemic-with-cafs-surgeon-general-mgen-scott-malcolm/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new academic term and a new episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve Saideman and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.22: The Next Generation of Security and Defence](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-23-the-next) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.21 : The Next Generation of Security and Defence](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-21-the-next-generation-of-security-and-defence/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.21: The Private Sector and National Defence](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-21-the-private) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.20 : The Private Sector and National Defence](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-20-the-private-sector-and-national-defence/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.20: The Politics of Defence and Security](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-20-the-politics-of) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.19 : The Politics of Defence and Security](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-19-the-politics-of-defence-and-security/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.19: Unequal Dialogues with Dr. Manaswini Ramkumar](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-19-unequal-dialogues) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.18 : Unequal Dialogues with Dr. Manaswini Ramkumar](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-18-unequal-dialogues-with-dr-manaswini-ramkumar/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to summer and a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.18: Pragmatic Flexibility in the Indo Pacific with Dr. Kai Ostwald](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-18-pragmatic) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.17 : Pragmatic Flexibility in the Indo Pacific with Dr. Kai Ostwald](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-17-pragmatic-flexibility-in-the-indo-pacific-with-dr-kai-ostwald/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with Dr. Steve Saideman and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.17: Risks, Resiliency and Defence Tradeoffs](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-17-risks-resiliency) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.16 : Risks, Resiliency and Defence Tradeoffs](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-16-risks-resiliency-and-defence-tradeoffs/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Anessa Kimball](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/anessa-kimball/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.16: The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) with Dr. James Milner](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-16-the-local) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.15 : The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) with Dr. James Milner](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-15-the-local-engagement-refugee-research-network-lerrn-with-dr-james-milner/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.15: Mistrusted to Serve? with Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-15-mistrusted-to) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.14 : Mistrusted to Serve? with Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-14-mistrusted-to-serve-with-dr-jean-christophe-boucher/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.14: People Centered Security and Defence](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-14-people-centered) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.13 : People Centered Security and Defence](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-13-people-centered-security-and-defence/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 CDSN Podcast Producer Melissa Jennings steps in for Steve Saideman as she and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.13: Exercising Restraint and Evaluating Trade-Offs with Dr. Andrea Charron](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-13) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.12 : Exercising Restraint and Evaluating Trade-Offs with Dr. Andrea Charron](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-12-exercising-restraint-and-evaluating-trade-offs-with-dr-andrea-charron/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Thomas Hughes](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/thomas-hughes/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to Spring and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.12: Space Lords with Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division, Brigadier-General C.J. Horner](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-12-space-lords-with) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.11 : Space Lords with Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division, Brigadier-General C.J. Horner](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-11-space-lords-with-commander-of-3-canadian-space-division-brigadier-general-c-j-horner/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Anessa Kimball](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/anessa-kimball/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.10: Buying Security with Dr. Bohuslav Pernica](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-4-10-buying-security) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.10 : Buying Security with Dr. Bohuslav Pernica](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-10-buying-security-with-dr-bohuslav-pernica/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Anessa Kimball](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/anessa-kimball/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.9: The Power Behind the Fire with HFX Forum Peace Fellows](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-49-the-power-behind-the-fire-with-hfx-forum-peace-fellows) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.9 : The Power Behind the Fire with HFX Forum Peace Fellows](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-9-the-power-behind-the-fire-with-hfx-forum-peace-fellows/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm. Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.8: Safe For Now with Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, LtGen. Speiser-Blanchet](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-48-safe-for-now-with-commander-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-ltgen-speiser-blanchet) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.8 : Safe For Now with Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, LtGen. Speiser-Blanchet](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-8-safe-for-now-with-commander-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-ltgen-speiser-blanchet/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to 2026 and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.8: Safe For Now with Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, LtGen. Speiser-Blanchet](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-48-safe-for-now-with-commander-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-ltgen-speiser-blanchet) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.7 : International Realism and the Rules of the Game](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-7-international-realism-and-the-rules-of-the-game/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to 2026 and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.6: Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Dr. Madison Schramm](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-46-why-democracies-fight-dictators-with-dr-madison-schramm) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.6 : Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Dr. Madison Schramm](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-6-why-democracies-fight-dictators-with-dr-madison-schramm/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to winter and a new episode of Battle Rhythm. Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.5: The Army We Need with Brigadier-General (BGen) Éric Landry](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-45-the-army-we-need-with-brigadier-general-bgen-eric-landry) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.5 : The Army We Need with Brigadier-General (BGen) Éric Landry](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-5-the-army-we-need-with-brigadier-general-bgen-eric-landry/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.4: Defence Spending Strategies with Canada's Naval Commander Angus Topshee](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-44-defence-spending-strategies-with-canadas-naval-commander-angus-topshee) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.4 : Defence Spending Strategies](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-4-defence-spending-strategies/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - September 18, 2026 Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.3: Radical Pragmatism with Dr. Jessica F. Green](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-43-radical-pragmatism-with-dr-jessica-f-green) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.3 : Radical Pragmatism](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-3-radical-pragmatism/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/) - August 31, 2026 Welcome to spooky season and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science… [CDSN-RCDS Podcast Network](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts) · [Episode 4.2: The Purge with Honourary Colonel Michelle Douglas, 33rd Vimy Award Laureate](https://soundcloud.com/cdsnpodcasts/episode-42-the-purge-with-honourary-colonel-michelle-douglas-33rd-vimy-award-laureate) [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.2 : The Purge with Honourary Colonel Michelle Douglas](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-2-the-purge-with-honourary-colonel-michelle-douglas/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Thomas Hughes](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/thomas-hughes/) - August 31, 2026 Welcome to autumn and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.1 : Overseen or Overlooked?](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-ep-1-overseen-or-overlooked/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Artur Wilczynski](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/artur-wilczynski/), [Philippe Lagassé](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/philippe-lagasse/) - September 30, 2025 Welcome to autumn and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S4 Ep.0 : Human Security in Conflict](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s4-e0-human-security-in-conflict/) - [Stephen Saideman](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/stephen-saideman/), [Anessa Kimball](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/expert/anessa-kimball/) - September 16, 2025 Welcome back to class and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. 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Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S3 Ep.37: The Past, Present and Future of Canadian Defence](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s3-ep-37-the-past-present-and-future-of-canadian-defence/) - July 23, 2025 In the 37th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve and… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S3 Ep.36: Canada’s Defence Opportunities and Challenges within NATO and NORAD](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s3-ep-36-canadas-defence-opportunities-and-challenges-within-nato-and-norad/) - July 9, 2025 In the 36th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S3 Ep.35: Evolving Security Strategies](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/s3-ep-35-evolving-security-strategies/) - June 18, 2025 In our thirty-fifth episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair… [Battle Rhythm Podcast](https://ras-nsa.ca/en/battle-rhythm-podcast/) ### [S3 Ep.34: Lessons Learned from former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. 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