Ish Balderas-Wong
Appears in 39 Episodes
"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
The Association of Old Crows (AOC) wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to...
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...
Women in Warfare: Legacy and Lessons from the Memorial
In this episode of "From the Crows' Nest," host Ken Miller is joined by Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women's Memorial. They explore Phyllis's remarkable 3...
Listener Q&A on Current Events in EW
In this very special—and slightly chaotic—April Fools’ Day edition of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller discovers just how hard it is to book a guest when everyone...
Celebrating the Next Generation of EW Leaders
Each year, the AOC Educational Foundation honors five exceptional young professionals through its Future 5 program, recognizing individuals who represent the future of...
Collaboration and Dedication as Keys to Advancing the Mission
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes long-time colleague, EMSO advocate, and former AOC president, Lisa Frugé-Cirilli. Lisa is the US Depa...
How is AI Changing EW?
Artificial intelligence burst into mainstream awareness less than three years ago with tools like ChatGPT and image generators such as Google Gemini. However, AI — par...
Norway leading the way on Spectrum Policy
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Erik Bamford to discuss International EW headlines. Erik is Branch Chief for Electromagnetic Warf...
Insights on the incoming Trump Administration and the outlook for the Ukraine-Russia War
In this episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague Col. Jeffrey Fischer, USAF (Ret.) to discuss the inauguration of President Donald Trump, what to exp...
EMSO in 2025 - Answering your questions about Trump, Congress and the future of EW
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller answers audience questions and listener mail. Ken discusses everything from President-elect Donald Trump’s ina...
Rolling Out Advanced EW Systems for the Navy
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller dives into the world of cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) with Captain David Rueter, Program Manager for Ai...
Inside AOC 2024, Day 3
This episode of From the Crows’ Nest is coming to you from AOC 2024. On Day 3 of the show, host Ken Miller is joined by Major General Elisabeth Michelsen, Deputy Chief...
What does the new political landscape mean for EW
In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes back author, journalist, and expert Jeffrey Fischer. They discuss what the US elections mean for glob...
The Evolving Role of EW in Conflicts Overseas
In this episode of From the Crow's Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by CX2 co-founders Nathan Mintz and Porter Smith to discuss the changing role of electronic warfare ...
Answering your EW Questions
How does artificial intelligence and machine learning affect electronic warfare system effectiveness? How are EW capabilities changing with adversarial powers like Chi...
Navigating the Standards Clash: NATO, EW, and the Future of Defense Technology
In this engaging episode of From the Crow’s Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with Erik Bamford, Branch Chief EW, Norwegian Armed Forces, and Member, AOC Board of Direct...
Decoding EMSO and Aligning Our Terminology
In this episode of From the Crow’s Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by returning guest Dustan Hellwig to tackle a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of electronic warf...