Ish Balderas-Wong
Appears in 54 Episodes
Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare
Winning in the electromagnetic spectrum requires two things: the right strategy and the technology to back it up. This episode tackles both.Ken Miller is joined by Dr....
Is NATO Falling Behind in the Spectrum Fight?
Electromagnetic spectrum dominance used to be a tactical edge; now it’s a strategic requirement, especially in Europe. But is NATO keeping up?In this episode, Ken Mill...
What Does it Mean to be a Crow? (Part 2)
In the second installment of our series, host Ken Miller builds on our previous episode’s exploration of the “crow” identity and what it represents within the electrom...
Adaptation as Advantage in Modern Warfare
What really separates winning militaries from losing ones? It may come down to something far less tangible than weapons or technology.In today’s episode, host Ken Mill...
Unlocking Spectrum Dominance With AI and Cognitive EW
This week, host Ken Miller sits down with Dr. Karen Haigh to explore the rapidly evolving world of cognitive electromagnetic warfare and its implications for the futur...
Global Tensions from Tehran to Beijing
Host Ken Miller is first joined by USAF Col. (Ret.) Jeffrey Fischer, author and now CEO of Fischer Aerospace, to discuss the breaking news of the US and Israel's attac...
Why EMSO Needs a Seat at the Table
Host Ken Miller sits down with Katy Nazaretova of Forza DC to talk about the growing push for a Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Combat Support Agency, and wh...
Is It Time for an EMSO Force?
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, we go back to AOC 2025, where Ken Miller hosted a live panel with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Kevin Kennedy, Vice President for Defense St...
The Success of EMSO in Venezuela
In this episode, host Ken Miller takes a closer look at a recent US military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a case study in how electromagneti...
What Does it Mean to be a Crow? (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series, host Ken Miller brings the podcast back to basics and answers key questions newer listeners may not have thought about: Why are memb...
Disruptive EMSO: A Key to Mission Success
In discussions of electromagnetic warfare, experts and enthusiasts often discuss the lethal and destructive capabilities of the technology. But effective disruption is...
How NATO Defends Against Emerging EMSO Threats
In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, Ken Miller is joined by Mike Alperi, Deputy Program Manager of PMS 408 Expeditionary Missions Program Office at the Naval Sea ...
Q&A: How Will the Government Shutdown Impact EMSO?
As the holidays approach, From the Crows’ Nest host Ken Miller takes a step back from regularly scheduled programming and is joined once again by producer Laura Krebs ...
Young Innovators Give a Glimpse Into EMSO’s Future
In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with the heads of two startups in the military space to get a glimpse at the cutting edge of militar...
Reading the Tea Leaves in a Chaotic Global Security Environment
In mid-September, in Lviv, Ukraine, the second annual Defense Tech Summit was held with representatives from over 50 countries in attendance. A policy shift from the T...
"And Scene!"...Using Movies and Culture to Advance Innovation
Innovation is a buzzword to showcase game-changing technologies and capabilities. But how do you get the people’s attention to consider the possibilities, risks, and o...
Summer Q&A: EMSO, Global Conflicts, and a Few Big Questions
As August kicks off and summer hits full swing, From the Crows’ Nest takes a step back from its usual format for a special Q&A episode. Host Ken Miller is joined in th...
‘This is Where I Should Be’: Inside the Front Lines of EW in the Russo-Ukrainian War
In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller gets insight into the front lines of the war in Ukraine with today’s guest, Jack de Santis. The Croatian-born ...
Unpacking the Army’s Investment in EW
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Ciao from Rome! AOC Europe 2025 Special Edition
In this special episode of From the Crows’ Nest, we’re coming to you from the heart of Rome, Italy, where AOC Europe 2025 is in full swing! Host Ken Miller sits down w...