The Loopcast

Alex Olesker (@alexolesker), an analyst working on the security implications of big data, and I (@rejectionking) talk about big data/data science and how it shapes security, society, and individuals.

Arash Karami (@thekarami) and I (@rejectionking) preview the national Iranian elections happening June 14th.

Sam Cutler (@youbsanctioned) and I (@rejectionking) talk sanctions in history, theory, and practice.

Phillip Smyth (@phillipsmyth) and I (@rejectionking) talk about arms in Syria, Iran-backed/pro-Assad groups, and Hizballah's involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Joshua Foust (@joshuafoust) and I (@rejectionking) talk about drones. For the DC fans of the Loopcast, Josh is a moderating an event discussing drones entitled: "Drone Warfare in 2030: Examining the Future of Expanding Drone Use, the Precedent that May be Set, and Constitutional Implications Here and Abroad." The link of the event can be found here.

J.M. Berger (@intelwire) and I (@rejectionking) talk about his new report: "Who Matters Online: Measuring influence, evaluating content, and countering violent extremism in online social media networks." You can download a copy of the report here. I highly recommend reading the report if you're interested in understanding how as a researcher you can use big data sets and social media to evaluate movements and organizations.

Prrrsian Kitten (@prrrsiankitten) and I (@rejectionking) talk about fashion choices and aesthetics in national security. On the last bit of the show we talked about Stealth Wear designer Adam Harvey. His work can be found here.

Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (@daveedGR) and I (@rejectionking) discuss Salafism in Tunisia and its history, current trends, and political implications. Be sure to check out Daveed's work on Tunisia: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/03/26/springtime_for_salafists http://www.icct.nl/publications/icct-commentaries/ansar-al-sharia-tunisias-international-connections http://thewasat.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/why-is-ansar-al-sharia-tunisias-leader-threatening-the-government/ http://thewasat.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/did-tunisias-salafi-jihadists-just-announce-their-allegiance-to-al-qaeda/

Steve Saideman (@smsaideman) and I (@rejectionking) talk Game of Thrones and political science.

Colin Cookman (@colincookman) and I (@rejectionking) preview the Pakistani elections happening in May. Make sure to check out Colin's new report Previewing Pakistan's 2013 Elections.

Scott Weiner, Ph.D student in political science at GW, and I (@rejectionking) talk Israel.

Robert Caruso (@robertcaruso) and I (@rejectionking) talk about deception in the modern world.

Bob Gourley (@bobgourley) and I (@rejectionking) talk Big Data. Be sure to check out CTO Vision and Twitchimp, a great tool for curating lists and finding new lists to follow.

Lesley Anne Warner (@lesley_warner) and I (@rejectionking) talk AFRICOM. For more information on AFRICOM, you should check out "New AFRICOM Brigade a Test Case for a Leaner Pentagon" and "Capacity-Building Key to AFRICOM's Mission"

Kelsey (@athertonkd), Brett (@brettfriedman), and I (@rejectionking) talk science fiction and natsec. Watch out for Chelsea (@cldaymon)! If you haven't already check out Blog Tarkin, please do so. Check the two latest posts: Hoth Symposium Comes Home and Hoth Symposium Comes Home 2: Late Registration.