Best David Saltzman Podcasts (2025)

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The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals 41:42

3d ago41:42

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Guests: Marine Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the 3D Marine Division's Maj. Gen. Christian F. Wortman, in conversation with Defense One's Jennifer Hlad. You can view our other 2025 State of Defense interviews here.

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Lt. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton | Schriever Spacepower Series 58:41

4d ago58:41

58:41

Join Mitchell Institute’s Schriever Spacepower Series with Lt. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton for a conversation about the newly released Space Warfighting Framework. We will explore specific areas from the framework and how they will shape future Space Force priorities and enhance the understanding of what it takes to secure the space domain.…

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REPLAY #453: What If Ambulatory Care Was a Direct Pay Model? (with Jawad Arshad, MD) 21:36

6d ago21:36

21:36

🎧 Replay Episode: Rethinking Healthcare Costs with Direct Pay Models As healthcare expenses continue to rise and insurance premiums stretch beyond affordability, more Americans are exploring alternatives. In this replay episode, we're revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Jawad Arshad, CEO of WoW Health Solutions, on how direct pay models cou…

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Logistics While Under Attack: Key to a CCA Force Design 1:00:25

11d ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Join us as we rollout our newest research study, authored by the Mitchell Institute’s Col. Mark A. Gunzinger, USAF (Ret.), Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments. The event will feature guest speaker Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Kunkel, Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. The U.S…

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LTG Thomas L. James | Schriever Spacepower Series 58:07

11d ago58:07

58:07

United States Space Command stands on the front line of operations in, from, and to space. By providing joint and combined effects to deter, and if necessary, defeat aggression around the world and in space, USSPACECOM has rapidly grown to be one of the most critical organizations in our nation’s defense. The Mitchell Institute is pleased to welcom…

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Brig. Gen. Kristin L. Panzenhagen | Schriever Spacepower Series 57:02

13d ago57:02

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Launch and the assured access to space are foundational to space superiority and leveraging the unique benefits of the space domain. Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen leads the Space Force team that is charged with providing assured access to space. This is an incredibly dynamic mission area—with new entrants, evolving requirements, and threat realiti…

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The Army’s updated fitness test 48:18

17d ago48:18

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Guests: Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Nauman, Command Senior Enlisted Leader of Army Special Operations Command, in conversation with Defense One's Meghann Myers and Ben Watson. Related reading: "Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality," published April 21, 2025; "Setting Higher Close Combat Standards for th…

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Mr. Cordell A. DeLaPena | Schriever Spacepower Series 58:00

20d ago58:00

58:00

Central to the fight for space superiority is the need to preserve access to critical space services such as communications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT). These foundational capabilities enable all military operations and are essential to our nation’s nuclear deterrence. The Mitchell Institute is thrilled to welcome to the Schriever…

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REPLAY #445 Is Buying Health Insurance Like Renting an Apartment? with Paula Muto, MD 21:37

20d ago21:37

21:37

In this REPLAY episode of ShiftShapers, host David interviews Paula Muto, a practicing surgeon and founder of Uber Docs. Paula shares her perspective on the inefficiencies in the current healthcare system, comparing buying health insurance to renting an apartment, and advocates for a direct pay model to improve the situation. She explains how Uber …

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#512: Fixing the Pharmacy Desert with David Blair | ShiftShapers 23:41

27d ago23:41

23:41

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David A. Saltzman sits down with David Blair, founder and CEO of LucyRx, to explore a growing crisis in American healthcare: pharmacy deserts. As rural and underserved communities lose access to local pharmacies, millions are left without a vital link in the healthcare chain. David unpacks the economic and syst…

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Sea-Air-Space 2025, in review 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

Guests: Defense One's Meghann Myers and Lauren C. Williams.

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#511: The Compliance Circus Continues – Carol Taylor | ShiftShapers 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David A. Saltzman welcomes compliance expert Carol Taylor, JM, of BenefitMall, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of employer compliance. From court rulings and legislative penalties to HIPAA security updates and AI-driven benefit denials, Carol offers critical insights for anyone navigating today’…

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#510 - AI Declares War on Denials with Neal Shah | ShiftShapers 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David A. Saltzman sits down with Neal Shah, co-founder of Counterforce Health, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the fight against denied health insurance claims. Shah shares his personal journey from finance into healthcare advocacy, shaped by firsthand experiences navigating the broken he…

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Army chief Gen. Randy George 23:22

2M ago23:22

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Guest: U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George, interviewed by Defense One’s Patrick Tucker. Catch our full State of Defense agenda and future events, here.

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#509 Is Prescription Pricing Transparency and Oxymoron? with Vinay Patel 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David A. Saltzman sits down with Vinay Patel, PharmD, founder of MakoRX, to expose why prescription pricing remains so confusing—and what can be done to fix it. Patel breaks down how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), vertical integration, and opaque pricing structures are driving up costs for patients—while lim…

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Setting the Nuclear Deterrence Record Straight: Commanders’ Perspectives 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Former U.S. Strategic Command commanders, Gen Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Gen. Robert Kehler USAF (Ret.) and Adm. Charles A. Richard USN (Ret.) set the record straight on nuclear deterrence. Given Russia’s nuclear saber rattling, China’s nuclear break-out, and America’s nuclear triad reset, this conversation is more important than ever. Today, a…

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Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Guest: U.S. Space Force commander Gen. Chance Saltzman, interviewed by Defense One’s Audrey Decker. Catch our full State of Defense agenda and future events, running through the end of March, here.

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Gen B. Chance Saltzman | Schriever Spacepower Series 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

The Mitchell Institute is excited to welcome Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman to the next Schriever Spacepower Series. Please join us for this insightful look at the latest Space Force priorities and initiatives. Our discussion will center on the criticality of space superiority and review the progress the Space Force is making to …

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#508 Is DI The Unicorn Product You Need? Part 2 with Don Schamay 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

Part 2 of our deep dive into Disability Insurance (DI) on the ShiftShapers Podcast goes beyond the basics—diving into strategic implementation, evolving underwriting standards, and revenue-generating opportunities for advisors. In this episode, host David Saltzman continues the conversation with Don Schamay, Regional Director of Executive Benefits …

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Air Force chief Gen. David Allvin 34:27

2M ago34:27

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Guest: U.S. Air Force commander Gen. David Allvin, interviewed by Defense One’s Audrey Decker. Catch our full State of Defense agenda and future events, running through the end of March, here.

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#507 Is DI The Unicorn Product You Need? Part 1 with Don Schamay 22:31

2M ago22:31

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Welcome to Part One of our deep dive into Disability Insurance (DI) on the ShiftShapers Podcast! In this two-part series. In this episode, host David Saltzman converses with Don Schamay, Regional Director of Executive Benefits at The Principal, about the often-overlooked importance of disability insurance in a comprehensive health insurance strateg…

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Marine Corps. Gen. Eric Smith 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Our annual State of Defense interview series begins with a commandant working to balance crisis response and modernization. Learn more about that series here.

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#506 Scaling Smarter by Diversifying Your Practice with Dave Toeben 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode of ShiftShapers, Host David Saltzman interviews Dave Toeben, president of Insight Insurance Services, about how insurance professionals can enhance their business through business continuation planning. Dave shares his journey from focusing on group health insurance to specializing in buy-sell agreements, key person, and deferred co…

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Delivering Tomorrow’s Force: From Concept to Operational Capability | Airpower Futures Day 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Panelists: • Lt Gen Dale White, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force • Maj Gen Joseph D. Kunkel, Air Force Futures • Brig Gen Ryan Keeney, Air Force Futures • Chris Flynn, Pratt & Whitney • Renee Pasman, Lockheed MartinBy aerospacenation

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CCA: Realizing Tomorrow's Airpower Today | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum 55:04

2M ago55:04

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Panelists: • Col Timothy M. Helfrich, Senior Materiel Leader, Advanced Aircraft Division, Air Force Materiel Command • Mike Shortsleeve, Vice President, Strategy Business Development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems • Diem Salmon, Vice President for Air Dominance & Strike, Anduril Industries • Mike Benitez, Senior Director of Strategic Product…

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Keynote: Lt. Gen. David A. Harris | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum 36:44

2M ago36:44

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Lieutenant General David A. Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures, was the lunch keynote speaker at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies' inaugural Airpower Futures Forum. Lt. Gen. Harris and the Air Force Futures team are working to ensure that the US has the right mix of new technologies, capabilities, and personnel to addre…

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Non-Kinetic Effects for Highly Contested Environments | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Speakers: Col Larry Fenner, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Nick Bucci, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Paul DeLia, L3Harris Chris Moeller, BAE SystemsBy aerospacenation

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Power Projections Imperative | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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Speakers: Lt Gen Michael Koscheski, Air Combat Command Maj Gen Jason Armagost, 8th Air Force Doug Young, Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems Billy Ray Thompson, RTXBy aerospacenation

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Keynote: Gen. David W. Allvin | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum 32:56

2M ago32:56

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General David W. Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, was the opening keynote speaker at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies' inaugural Airpower Futures Forum. Gen. Allvin brings a depth of both experience and thoughtful leadership to his position as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force.…

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Air Force and Space Force Vectors for the Incoming Trump Defense Team 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

The Department of the Air Force faces a crisis. Decades’ worth of insufficient budgets has slowed essential modernization, necessary capacity and key personnel investments. Air Force and Space Force leaders have warned of these risks for years. However, resource decisions were largely out of their control. As a result, the U.S. Air Force now operat…

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#505 PBMs are Sick: Is there a disruptor writing a new prescription? with Susan Thomas 24:11

3M ago24:11

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In this episode of Shift Shapers, Susan Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at LucyRx, discusses how LucyRx is addressing the issues and conflicts within the traditional Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) landscape. The conversation delves into the structural problems of traditional PBMs, the role of misaligned incentives, and how LucyRx aims to eliminate…

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Testing the Army’s new fighting strategy on Ukraine's doorstep 38:54

3M ago38:54

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Guest: U.S. Army Col. Joshua Glonek, commander 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Related reading: "How two units are learning from each other as the Army moves to modernize," from Sam Skove reporting in October; "Army embraces Ukraine-style warfare with new all-drone unit," also via Skove, reporting from Louisiana's Fort Johnson in S…

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Ensuring a Spacepower Advantage in a Prolonged Competition 54:16

3M ago54:16

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The Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) convened its inaugural space workshop in October 2024. The workshop assembled 55 subject matter experts from across the national security space landscape to examine the Chief of Space Operations’ theory of Competitive Endurance against a set of potential challenges over t…

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#504 Carrots are Better Than Sticks - with Ross Bjella | ShiftShapers 28:06

3M ago28:06

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In this episode of Shift Shapers, David interviews Ross Bjella, founder and CEO of Alithias, Inc., to discuss the challenges of changing health care behavior and the inaccuracies in measuring those changes. They explore the complexities of helping patients understand their health care options and costs, and advocate for transparent, actionable data…

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The Air Force's force-design leader 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel discusses his how his service's modernization strategy will shape the future of air combat in an increasingly complex security landscape. Guest: Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, director of Force Design, Integration and Wargaming at Air Force Futures; he's interviewed by Defense One air warfare reporter Audrey Decker. Rela…

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#502 - DPC is Becoming Direct Patient Care with Dr. Bernard Bubanic 22:06

4M ago22:06

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In this episode of Shift Shapers, we explore strategies to enhance the growth and adoption of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Dr. Bernard Bubanic, CEO and President at Integrated Source One. Dr. Bubanic shares his journey and insights into creating a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, ensuring access to comprehensive care without the financia…

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Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis | Policy Paper 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

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Bottom line, the U.S. Air Force does not have enough pilots to sustain a credible combat force in peacetime, much less during a prolonged high-intensity conflict. History demonstrates that without depth of experienced aircrew, air forces collapse in major conflicts because they cannot continue operations as losses mount. While this crisis extends a…

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A Call for a New NSC-68 and Goldwater Nichols Reform | Policy Paper 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

Hostile actions by Russia, Iran, and China clearly show that the United States is struggling when it comes to shaping the national security environment and deterring adversaries. The U.S. military no longer has the capability and capacity to defend the rules-based international order that has long been the cornerstone of its foreign policy. Absent …

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#501 An ACA Author Looks Forward 20:34

4M ago20:34

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Join us on this episode of ShiftShapers as host David Saltzman sits down with former New Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews, one of the key authors of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Fifteen years after the ACA's passage and ten years since its implementation, Rob shares his journey from aspiring sports writer to influential lawmaker, his role in drafti…

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SecDef Austin’s last trip to Europe 29:52

4M ago29:52

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Patrick Tucker describes a Defense Department in transition as Russia's Ukraine invasion approaches the four-year mark. Related reading: "Ukraine military-aid donors aim to set Kyiv up through 2027, Pentagon says," Tucker reported on January 7; And "Kyiv’s donors set production goals to regularize arms donations to Ukraine," he reported two days la…

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