16 MAR 2020 · This is the last episode of Thank You For Your Service co-hosted by Thomas and Nick, who are leaving UChicago and moving on with their Navy careers. After this, TYFYS will join the podcast network at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where it will be hosted by Dr. Alice Hunt Friend and Dr. Jim Golby. In this final episode, Thomas and Nick look back on the experience of creating TYFYS and interview Alice and Jim, who explain their backgrounds, assess the current state of American civil-military relations, and preview the future of the show. To our listeners: Thank you for joining us on this amazing journey. We hope you’ll keep listening and learning with Alice and Jim – we know the podcast is in good hands. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tom Lattanzio, producer Special thanks to Dr. Alice Hunt Friend, Dr. Jim Golby, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

9 MAR 2020 · Ever since Samuel Huntington wrote The Soldier and the State in 1957, his theory on objective civilian control of the military has had a profound influence on American civil-military relations. Over the course of this podcast series, we’ve explored that theory’s substance and applications to real-world events. But does Huntington’s theory need an overhaul? Dr. Risa Brooks is a professor of political science at Marquette University. She is one of the leading experts in academic civil-military relations, having written extensively about both American and international issues. Dr. Brooks joins the podcast to discuss her article in the Spring 2020 issue of International Security titled “Paradoxes of Professionalism: Rethinking Civil-Military Relations in the United States.” In that article and in this interview, Dr. Brooks argues that Huntington’s theory of objective control contains several paradoxes and deficiencies that are becoming increasingly important in today’s political and military landscape. We also talked about why students and citizens, civilian and military alike, should learn and think about civil-military relations. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tom Lattanzio, producer Aishwarya Kumar, production manager Yi Ning Wong, publisher Special thanks to Dr. Risa Brooks.

26 FEB 2020 · How have the roles of women in the military changed over time? What progress has been made towards more inclusive and diverse environments in the armed forces? Lyla Kohistany joins this episode to give her take. Lyla is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served first as a Surface Warfare Officer before transferring to the Intelligence Community, where she served as an Intelligence Officer for Special Operations missions. Upon leaving the Navy, Lyla founded a nonprofit called Promote, which is dedicated to helping Special Operations units foster more inclusive work environments. We talked with Lyla about women in the military, portrayals of women service members in the media and their ramifications on the civil-military divide, and how men can be better allies for women who serve. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Further reading: Nicole Alexander and Lyla Kohistany, “Dispelling the Myth of Women in Special Operations,” Center for a New American Security. https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/dispelling-the-myth-of-women-in-special-operations Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tom Lattanzio, producer Aishwarya Kumar, production manager Special thanks to Brianna Keilar and Tracie Logan.

12 FEB 2020 · Despite popular stereotypes, the best predictor of whether someone will join the armed forces is not race or economic class. According to New York Times national correspondent Dave Philipps, it’s familiarity with the military – knowing someone who has served, usually a friend or family member. The result is that since the advent of the All-Volunteer Force, new recruits have been coming largely from the same places and the same families. Dave covers the military and veterans from a ground-level perspective, hearing and sharing the stories of everyday troops, as opposed to policymakers in Washington. He has been with the Times since 2014, and he has won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting. In this episode, Dave discusses insights from his January 2020 article, “Who Signs Up to Fight? Makeup of U.S. Recruits Shows Glaring Disparity.” Comparing past and present demographics of the military, Dave explains why the makeup of the armed forces has changed, and where the trend is likely to go. He also talks about military efforts designed toward recruiting a more representative force, and why it’s important for the military to truly reflect the population of the entire country. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. References: Dave Philipps and Tim Arango, “Who Signs Up to Fight? Makeup of U.S. Recruits Shows Glaring Disparity”. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/10/us/military-enlistment.html Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Aishwarya Kumar, production manager Morgan Wade, production support Michelle Tran, production support Special thanks to Dave Philipps, Emma Moore, Mike Robinson, and Tom Lattanzio.

22 JAN 2020 · What does it mean to be an American? Phil Klay, a former Marine and critically acclaimed writer, returns to the podcast to discuss the connection between military service, citizenship, and “Americanness.” Elaborating on his November 2019 New York Times essay “The Soldiers We Leave Behind,” Phil recounts the story of the World War I “Melting Pot” division, and one of their leaders, Charles Whittlesey. He also describes the harrowing experiences of Black veterans after both world wars, and he connects these narratives to the stories of two Iraqi nationals – Ali and Ted – who, in recognition for serving alongside the US military in Iraq as interpreters, were promised visas to come to the United States. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. References: Phil Klay, “The Soldiers We Leave Behind”. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/09/opinion/veterans-war-immigration.html Equal Justice Initiative, “Lynching in America.” https://eji.org/reports/targeting-black-veterans/ Congressional Research Service report on the Special Immigrant Visa Program. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R43725/10 Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tom Lattanzio, producer Bobby Maxwell, producer Aishwarya Kumar, production manager Special thanks to Phil Klay.

27 NOV 2019 · Why does the military have a justice system distinct from the civilian justice system? And what are the implications of having separate forms of accountability? Former Republican Congressman Tom Rooney joins TYFYS to give his take. Congressman Rooney represented Florida’s 16th and then 17th congressional districts from 2009 to 2019. During his time in government, he served on the Armed Services Committee, the Intelligence Committee, and the Committee on Agriculture. Before his political career, Rooney served in the US Army as a Judge Advocate, a military lawyer. He worked as a prosecutor at Fort Hood, Texas, and he later taught law at the United States Military Academy at West Point. In this episode Congressman Rooney discusses his time in the Army and in Congress. In light of his background with military justice and his political experience, Rep. Rooney also gives his perspective on the President’s decision to pardon convicted or alleged war criminals. This episode was recorded on the morning of November 20, 2019. The situation concerning Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher has developed since then. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tom Lattanzio, producer Bobby Maxwell, producer Special thanks to Congressman Tom Rooney, Ashley Jorn, and the Institute of Politics.

11 NOV 2019 · “Thank You For Your Service” is back. In Season 2, we’ll be taking a hard look at how the military institution interacts with American social issues and social change: race, gender, LGBT issues. We’ll address questions like: Who joins the military and why? What can be done to address sexual assault in the military or mental health issues among service members and veterans? What does the veteran transition to civilian life look like? We’re hoping to provide more context and information to these ongoing conversations, so they get the focused, rigorous, analytic examination they deserve. In this Season 2 premiere, Thomas and Nick look at reasons for joining the military. First, they speak to students on campus to get an informal look at why civilians think people enlist. Many of these stereotypes do not stack up to reality, and researcher Emma Moore joins to explain what the evidence shows. Finally, Thomas and Nick speak with Kaedy Puckett, a Navy veteran and first-year student at UChicago, to get a personal look at her reasons for joining the military. “Thank You For Your Service” is a production of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts and does not necessarily represent the official positions of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Tommy Lattanzio, producer Bobby Maxwell, editor Michelle Tran, producer Special thanks to Emma Moore, Kaedy Puckett, and Morgan Wade

6 NOV 2019 · Recently retired Navy commander Guy “Bus” Snodgrass served as chief speechwriter to Secretary James Mattis for most of his tenure as Secretary of Defense. Snodgrass has recently published a book, Holding the Line: Inside Trump’s Pentagon with Secretary Mattis. In it, the former speechwriter gives a behind-the-scenes look at national security decision-making at the highest levels of government. Snodgrass’s decision to reveal private conversations in his memoir has been met with criticism. Some have accused him of being self-serving or selling out. Others argue it is inappropriate for a military official to go public with the sensitive information he was privy to. Guy Snodgrass joins Thomas and Nick for this special episode of TYFYS to address those criticisms and to provide context on his decision to write this book. They also evaluate criticisms of Secretary Mattis’s time in office, and talk through leadership lessons that can be gleaned from Snodgrass’s time at the Pentagon. This podcast is in no way intended to reflect the official positions of the Department of Defense or any other military entity. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Aishwarya Kumar, production manager

25 SEP 2019 · Dr. Paul Staniland and Dr. Austin Carson, political science professors at the University of Chicago, join the podcast to discuss how studying international civil-military relations can shed light on American civ-mil – and how the challenges of maintaining civilian control of militaries play out in countries around the world. Why do some countries experience coups, and others don’t? What happens when a country’s military becomes truly politicized? In addition, we discuss Dr. Carson’s new book Secret Wars: Covert Conflict in International Politics, which was recently named the winner of the 2018 Lepgold Book Prize – one of the most prestigious awards in the international affairs field, which Dr. Staniland also won three years ago. Note: This episode was recorded in late August 2019, prior to the breakdown of the United States' negotiations with the Taliban. This podcast is in no way intended to reflect the official positions of the Department of Defense or any other military entity. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Aishwarya Kumar, producer

10 SEP 2019 · Maggie Feldman-Piltch is the founder of #NatSecGirlSquad, a professional development community committed to promoting competent diversity in national security and defense. She joins the podcast to discuss her experiences as an organizer and strategist, what motivates her to work towards putting more women at the table for national security discussions, and to share her vision for the future of #NatSecGirlSquad. We also discussed her perspective on the brand-new Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LC-WINS), where she sits on the Steering Committee, as well as our favorite West Wing characters and Maggie’s future presidential cabinet. Notes: You can find #NatSecGirlSquad at www.natsecgirlsquad.com and LC-WINS at www.lcwins.org. If you were unfamiliar with the names of some of the experts Maggie named in this episode, you can find most of their bios on the LC-WINS Steering Committee page. This podcast is in no way intended to reflect the official positions of the Department of Defense or any other military entity. Podcast Production Credit: Thomas Krasnican, host Nick Paraiso, host Aishwarya Kumar, producer