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Kathleen McInnis

Former Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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The History of Russian Feminism with Julia Ioffe

Max and Maria are joined by journalist and author Julia Ioffe to discuss her recent book, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Julia Ioffe — April 16, 2026

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

A Fresh Perspective on National Security Policy

Dr. Kathleen McInnis joins Nina Easton to discuss leading SWSP and shaping research on U.S. security challenges.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 24, 2025

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy

On this episode, Host Kathleen McInnis digs into the “why” of this story and dives in deeper on Jennifer’s career in the CIA and State Department. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — August 27, 2025

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Inside Modern Defense Tech

Erin Biggers on scaling Vannevar Labs' mission to equip U.S. public servants with cutting-edge defense technology.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 11, 2025

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