Best Geospatial Intelligence Podcasts (2025)

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#155 | Real-time Geospatial Intelligence | Michael Bartholomeusz, Novi Space 38:30

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How can you get real-time intelligence from space rapidly and cheaply? Novi Space is a startup from Virginia that uses its own hardware and on-orbit edge processing to do just that. Their CEO Michael Bartholomeusz is our guest this week. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro01:33 Elevator Pitch02:50 Real-Time Intelligence and Use Cases06:02 Technical D…

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Seeing the unseen: why geospatial intelligence is important 41:57

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What are the origins of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), and how has the organisation developed within the National Intelligence Community? How does AGO contribute to the broader remit of Australian statecraft, the work done by other NIC agencies, and the Five Eyes partnership? What makes innovation in the geospatial intel…

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Coexistence: People, Pachyderms & Policy 35:39

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar & Malathi Renati dive into what it really takes to handle human–wildlife encounters with sensitivity, empathy, and real-world understanding. They chat about policies, mindful wildlife tourism, and how each of us can be responsible citizens who care for the animals and forests that are our …

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Earth Observed | Episode 15 | Insuring the Future: Unlocking Capital for Carbon Markets, with Bilal Hussein 40:39

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🎧 We’re live! In the latest episode of the Earth Observed podcast, host Sam Warwick sits down with Bilal Hussein, co-founder and CEO at Artio, the startup building the world’s first early-stage carbon insurance product just as the market hits a critical inflexion point. They unpack why risk is choking off finance to promising climate projects, how …

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Scaling Airflow to 11,000 DAGs Across Three Regions at Intercom with András Gombosi and Paul Vickers 34:24

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The evolution of Intercom’s data infrastructure reveals how a well-built orchestration system can scale to serve global needs. With thousands of DAGs powering analytics, AI and customer operations, the team’s approach combines technical depth with organizational insight. In this episode, András Gombosi, Senior Engineering Manager of Data Infra and …

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The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security 46:50

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What is intergenerational security and how does it intersect with traditional concepts of national security? How do intergenerational dynamics and differing interactions with technology, social media and AI impact security and resilience? What are the security issues that young Australians care about and how do these differ from the concerns of old…

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Revisiting Quality Control Orders 26:43

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Bhumika Sevkani decode India’s Quality Control Orders (QCO) against the backdrop of the government’s recent decision to revoke several QCOs. They critically examine the objectives behind these regulations, unpack their unintended consequences, and discuss how QCOs are reshaping Indian industr…

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The India Pivot 22:00

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The geopolitical climate has become increasingly volatile. New Delhi confronts mounting tensions with the US while managing border disputes and economic challenges from Beijing. As deglobalisation accelerates after decades of integration, India must recalibrate its strategic approach. What priorities should guide India's response? In this episode o…

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Ep. 20 Trust and Consequences: Afghan Allies, Back-Channels, and Nursing Pros 48:50

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric look at the price of trust—starting with an Afghan ally accused of murdering a West Virginia National Guard member near the White House and the administration’s response: freezing asylum and visa decisions for Afghan allies. They unpack what it means to run a “nation of immigrants” on fear in…

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Earth Observed | Episode 14 | De-Risking Renewables with Long-Range Forecasting 33:41

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In this episode of The Earth Observed Podcast, host Sam Warwick sits down with Gerard Castro Castillo and Tyler Anderson of Nebbo, the innovators pushing long-range weather forecasting into the renewable-energy frontier. Together, they unpack the art and science behind sub-seasonal and seasonal prediction, explore why getting the long view on weath…

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Architecting India-Canada-Australia Partnership 25:10

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As 2025 draws to a close, India finds itself in a difficult geopolitical position. The political polarisation in the US, the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe and structural issues with China are forcing India to look at plurilateral arrangements with a renewed emphasis. It is in this context that the recently announced Australia-Canada-India Technology…

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Deciphering the Grey Zone 43:17

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Join Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we explore the shadowy space between peace and war - the Grey Zone. It's where nations fight without fighting, coerce without conquering, and win without anyone noticing they've lost. From Chinese border villages in the Himalayas to Pakistan's proxy networks…

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#156 | Hyperspectral Earth Intelligence | Awais Ahmed, Pixxel 54:15

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Pixxel is a prominent earth observation startup originally from India and now present in the U.S., too. They are focused on so-called hyperspectral imaging. CEO & Co-Founder Awais Ahmed is our guest. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro01:23 Elevator Pitch 03:32 Origin Story 07:51 Hyperspectral Imaging 09:54 Market Demand and Use Cases 18:25 Hyperspec…

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Homes as Workplaces: How Karnataka’s New Bill Can Change Our Lives 31:49

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Following the Gig Workers Act, Karnataka’s proposed Domestic Workers Social Security and Welfare Bill aims to extend similar protections to domestic workers. While the need for safeguards is unquestionable, can laws designed for one sector be simply transplanted to another? What makes domestic work uniquely different — and how might this bill resha…

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Inside India's Pension System 45:44

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In this episode, Vanshika Saraf joins Sriram Iyer, a pension fund manager and financial expert. Together, they explore pensions as a public policy challenge rather than just a personal finance issue. They discuss the recent reforms to the National Pension System, the regulatory institutions involved, and what it will take for India to build a more …

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Breaking the Poverty Cycle 25:15

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Geospatial Research Analyst and Anisree Suresh, Geoeconomics Research Analyst, at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the recent extreme poverty eradication claim by the state of Kerala. They delve into the definitions of poverty in India and Kerala, the historical evolution of the efforts towa…

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Ep. 19 Substitution or Sovereignty? China’s Capital, Nuclear Loans, & State vs. Federal Power 57:54

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric trace how seemingly ordinary deals can reshape American security, starting with a Chinese-linked insurance acquisition that offers a window into the “holy grail” of intelligence—intent. Some foreign capital is about substitution, not partnership. From there, they turn to energy in the AI era,…

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Understanding Exit Barriers in India 42:29

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Though exit barriers intend to preserve employment, they often have adverse implications. They deter the entry of new firms and lock productive resources into low-productivity firms, ultimately lowering the economy's overall productivity. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan talks to Dr Shoumitro Chatterjee, who explains the extent…

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US - India Ties in Crisis : Impact on Military Capability Building 45:52

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Air Marshal T.D. Joseph (Retd) and Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd) examine how growing tensions in U.S.–India relations are affecting India’s efforts to build its military capabilities. President Donald Trump’s turbulent handling of bilateral ties, particularly his trade-driven disruptions, has led many in India to…

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Anticipating AI's Impact on Jobs 39:29

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Jobs with high exposure to AI are seeing signs of disruption, causing real anxiety about the future. Join Sridhar Krishna, Rijesh Panicker, and Bharath Reddy as they try and make sense of the downsizing, the impact on hiring, and explore how we can prepare for this transformation. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you…

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How Covestro Turns Airflow Into a Simulation Toolbox with Anja Mackenzie 23:10

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Building scalable, reproducible workflows for scientific computing often requires bridging the gap between research flexibility and enterprise reliability. In this episode, Anja MacKenzie, Expert for Cheminformatics at Covestro, explains how her team uses Airflow and Kubernetes to create a shared, self-service platform for computational chemistry. …

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Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service 44:02

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How is the Australian Defence Force preparing for the challenges of a changing world? Does the appointment of a naval officer as the Chief of the Defence Force signal a shift in focus to the maritime domain? What does a career in the Australian Defence Force mean in the 21st century? In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to dis…

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Deconstructing the DPDPA 24:43

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MeitY has officially notified the DPDP Rules 2025, paving the way for implementing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. However, there are multiple aspects to be considered when reading the Act and Rules such as consent, data retention, children's data protection, grievance redressal, etc. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhava…

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Earth Observed | Episode 13 | Climate, Product & Physical Risk, with Sam Wilks 34:54

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Episode 13 is live! This week, we welcome Sam Wilks to the Earth Observed podcast, a seasoned product leader and former CTO with a 10-year track record of successfully taking complex, enterprise products from ideation to launch to growth. Sam is the Head of Product at VIDA, the leading software for infrastructure investors to assess climate risks, …

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Ep. 18 Leaky Systems: Agentic AI Hack, Dams and Drought, & States Stepping Up 49:48

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric break down a new milestone in AI operations: an agentic hack using Claude that orchestrates tools together. They explain what’s actually new about the attack, why intent plus AI scale is the real risk, and how governments, companies, media, and citizens should think about Who’s Responsible in…

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China's Anti-involution Policies 33:17

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This episode of All Things Policy unpacks one of the most persistent features of China’s economy: overcapacity. Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution, speaks with Yanmei Xie, Senior Associate Fellow at MERICS, about Beijing’s emerging anti-involution policies and their implications for China and its trading partners. Draw…

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G2 and US Disengagement: Rhetoric vs. Reality 24:41

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd.) to unpack the myths surrounding US–China stability and America’s supposed disengagement from East Asia. Together, they explore why the idea of a US–China “G2” repeatedly collapses, how US rhetoric masks a deepening military presence in the I…

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The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact – A Conversation with Margaret Moore

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What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE…

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The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact – A Conversation with Margaret Moore. 59:00

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What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE…

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Global Politics in the Gaming World 24:51

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits with audio director Rahul Ranganath to explore the convergence between global politics and the gaming industry. This episode unpacks how video games sometimes mirror geopolitical dynamics, potentially become vectors for propaganda and activism, and shape public perception on identity and…

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Changemaking Not a Solo Act 23:55

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What does it take to build something bigger than ourselves? Join Sowmya Prabhakar and Shreya Ramakrishnan in this episode of All Things Policy, as they talk about collaborative changemaking, the often long, challenging, and inspiring process of communities learning, giving, and growing together. They unpack myths, share tools and frameworks, and re…

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Building Secure Financial Data Platforms at AgileEngine with Valentyn Druzhynin 21:16

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The use of Apache Airflow in financial services demands a balance between innovation and compliance. Agile Engine’s approach to orchestration showcases how secure, auditable workflows can scale even within the constraints of regulatory environments. In this episode, Valentyn Druzhynin, Senior Data Engineer at AgileEngine, discusses how his team lev…

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Earth Observed | Episode 12 | Philippe Raisin: Climate De-Risked 29:05

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In this episode, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick had the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Raisin, Co-Founder and CTO of VIDA, a company focused on future-proofing infrastructure against the risks of climate change - and a company Sam has worked very closely with over the past few years. Tune in for expert insights on: - Progress in the fight against…

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The Geopolitics of Rare Earths 39:49

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The months-long US-China trade tensions have reignited global attention on rare earths, the critical minerals that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. When Beijing used export controls to restrict rare earth supplies to the United States, it pushed Donald Trump to negotiate a truce in Busan, South Korea. But was that truce the end, o…

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How Everyday Creativity Influences Public Policy 24:50

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence & Foreign Affairs, and Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst in the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, will explore how creative work in India has begun to influence public policy in unexpected ways. From food-label activism on Instagram to narrative shifts triggered by doc…

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Ep. 17 Steppe Signals: Kazakhstan’s Uranium, Europe’s First-Mover Standards, & AI Bubble Watch 45:46

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss U.S. global influence on display as a C5+1 White House celebration, a former al-Qaeda–linked Syrian leader visits, and the State Department expresses irritation as the EU grabs first-mover ground in standards—from a draft Space Act to AI policy. They weigh the case for an AI bubble an…

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LEADERSHIP LESSONS ON NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: A CONVERSATION WITH TERENCE MAURI AND PROF. SCOTT D. ANTHONY

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Join host Michael Keegan as he outlines critical insights on leadership, disruption, and transformation. He brings together two remarkable thought leaders who offer strategies on how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and drive transformation in an era where disruption is accelerating. From his interviews with Terence Mauri and Scott Anthony,…

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Leadership Lessons on Navigating Disruption: A Conversation with Terence Mauri and Prof. Scott D. Anthony 59:00

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Join host Michael Keegan as he explores critical insights on leadership, disruption, and transformation. He brings together two remarkable thought leaders who offer strategies on how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and drive transformation in an era where disruption is accelerating. Through their own words from our interviews, we'll explor…

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#154 | Optical Communications | JF Morizur, Cailabs 51:47

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Cailabs is a French laser company and one thing they are doing are optical communications between Earth to Space. This has a number of advantages over radio frequency communications, which is why it is being adopted by customers, for example in defense. The company also just raised EUR57M. Founder & CEO JF Morizur is our guest. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00…

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Two Leaders, Too Many Tales 35:58

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In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Ashwin Prasad and Anushka Saxena discuss the highlights from the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Anushka speaks to the differences in the two sides immediate and long-term signalling on "concessions" and "consensus", even as she acknowledges that important fo…

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Seniorcare: Planning for India's Elderly 30:30

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Malathi Renati and Sowmya Prabhakar share their firsthand experience in senior care. Their conversation focuses on the policy response to securing the future of India’s growing senior population, the emerging 'silver economy,' and the crucial role of society and culture in supporting our senior citizens. To age actively and gracefully. All Things P…