Episodes

April 10, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Operation Warp Speed

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Robert Farley speaks with Larissa Caton about her work on Operation Warp Speed. Ms. Caton's work began shifting from traditional defense security work to Operation Warp Speed in June, when she began to focus on creating a secure environment for companies to work with government on developing and distributing vaccines.
April 10, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Operation Warp Speed

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Robert Farley speaks with Larissa Caton about her work on Operation Warp Speed. Ms. Caton's work began shifting from traditional defense security work to Operation Warp Speed in June, when she began to focus on creating a secure environment for companies to work with government on developing and distributing vaccines.
April 10, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Operation Warp Speed

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Robert Farley speaks with Larissa Caton about her work on Operation Warp Speed. Ms. Caton's work began shifting from traditional defense security work to Operation Warp Speed in June, when she began to focus on creating a secure environment for companies to work with government on developing and distributing vaccines.
March 29, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Distilling Some Thoughts on Distilled Spirits

Dr. Farley speaks with Erin Petrey, the cocktail editor of Bourbonbanter.com, about how the trade war and the pandemic have affected the distilled spirits industry in the United States and Europe. Distilled spirits have become wrapped up in broader economic questions, to the effect that consumers may soon see rapidly increasing prices. This could have a significant economic impact in areas where distilled spirits make up an important component of export goods, such as Kentucky.
March 29, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Distilling Some Thoughts on Distilled Spirits

Dr. Farley speaks with Erin Petrey, the cocktail editor of Bourbonbanter.com, about how the trade war and the pandemic have affected the distilled spirits industry in the United States and Europe. Distilled spirits have become wrapped up in broader economic questions, to the effect that consumers may soon see rapidly increasing prices. This could have a significant economic impact in areas where distilled spirits make up an important component of export goods, such as Kentucky.
March 29, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Distilling Some Thoughts on Distilled Spirits

Dr. Farley speaks with Erin Petrey, the cocktail editor of Bourbonbanter.com, about how the trade war and the pandemic have affected the distilled spirits industry in the United States and Europe. Distilled spirits have become wrapped up in broader economic questions, to the effect that consumers may soon see rapidly increasing prices. This could have a significant economic impact in areas where distilled spirits make up an important component of export goods, such as Kentucky.
March 23, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Refugee Policy and the New Normal

Dr. Farley interviews Dana Lea, and alumna of the program who has worked in refugee policy for several years. Farley and Lea discuss the impact of the pandemic, the changes wrought during the Trump presidency, and the current state of refugee and asylum claims at the US-Mexico border. The episode concludes with a look into a possible future for US refugee policy.
March 23, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Refugee Policy and the New Normal

Dr. Farley interviews Dana Lea, and alumna of the program who has worked in refugee policy for several years. Farley and Lea discuss the impact of the pandemic, the changes wrought during the Trump presidency, and the current state of refugee and asylum claims at the US-Mexico border. The episode concludes with a look into a possible future for US refugee policy.
March 23, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Refugee Policy and the New Normal

Dr. Farley interviews Dana Lea, and alumna of the program who has worked in refugee policy for several years. Farley and Lea discuss the impact of the pandemic, the changes wrought during the Trump presidency, and the current state of refugee and asylum claims at the US-Mexico border. The episode concludes with a look into a possible future for US refugee policy.
March 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: The Struggle for Myanmar

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Farley interview Matthew Wallace, Fall 2012 graduate of the Patterson School, about the situation in Myanmar. Mr. Wallace has worked in Myanmar for several years, giving him a unique perspective on the developing situation.
March 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: The Struggle for Myanmar

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Farley interview Matthew Wallace, Fall 2012 graduate of the Patterson School, about the situation in Myanmar. Mr. Wallace has worked in Myanmar for several years, giving him a unique perspective on the developing situation.
March 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: The Struggle for Myanmar

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, Dr. Farley interview Matthew Wallace, Fall 2012 graduate of the Patterson School, about the situation in Myanmar. Mr. Wallace has worked in Myanmar for several years, giving him a unique perspective on the developing situation.
Feb. 22, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: 75 Years of Nuclear Weapons

In this episode of Patterson Perspectives, Ambassador Cavanaugh, Dr. Hall, and Dr. Farley consider how nuclear weapons have affected global history since World War II. They discuss the history of the nuclear enterprise, the impact of nuclear weapons on strategic planning, and the partially-accomplished hopes of arms control.
Feb. 22, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: 75 Years of Nuclear Weapons

In this episode of Patterson Perspectives, Ambassador Cavanaugh, Dr. Hall, and Dr. Farley consider how nuclear weapons have affected global history since World War II. They discuss the history of the nuclear enterprise, the impact of nuclear weapons on strategic planning, and the partially-accomplished hopes of arms control.
Feb. 22, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: 75 Years of Nuclear Weapons

In this episode of Patterson Perspectives, Ambassador Cavanaugh, Dr. Hall, and Dr. Farley consider how nuclear weapons have affected global history since World War II. They discuss the history of the nuclear enterprise, the impact of nuclear weapons on strategic planning, and the partially-accomplished hopes of arms control.
Feb. 15, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Training the Next Generation of Army Leaders During a Pandemic

Dr. Farley speaks with 2012 Patterson graduate Lieutenant Colonel Andew Betson, US Army, about the challenges of leading a Reserve Office Training Corps program during COVID-19. Stationed in St. Louis, MO, LTC Betson helped craft the response of St. Louis-area ROTC programs to the onset of the pandemic last spring, developing new, innovative tools for training and evaluation. Foremost among these tools was a system of virtual wargaming that enabled the program to test cadets on knowledge and lea...
Feb. 15, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Training the Next Generation of Army Leaders During a Pandemic

Dr. Farley speaks with 2012 Patterson graduate Lieutenant Colonel Andew Betson, US Army, about the challenges of leading a Reserve Office Training Corps program during COVID-19. Stationed in St. Louis, MO, LTC Betson helped craft the response of St. Louis-area ROTC programs to the onset of the pandemic last spring, developing new, innovative tools for training and evaluation. Foremost among these tools was a system of virtual wargaming that enabled the program to test cadets on knowledge and lea...
Feb. 15, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Training the Next Generation of Army Leaders During a Pandemic

Dr. Farley speaks with 2012 Patterson graduate Lieutenant Colonel Andew Betson, US Army, about the challenges of leading a Reserve Office Training Corps program during COVID-19. Stationed in St. Louis, MO, LTC Betson helped craft the response of St. Louis-area ROTC programs to the onset of the pandemic last spring, developing new, innovative tools for training and evaluation. Foremost among these tools was a system of virtual wargaming that enabled the program to test cadets on knowledge and lea...
Feb. 9, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Patents for Power

Chris Isaacs, a dual degree student at the Patterson School and the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, interviews Dr. Robert Farley about the latter's new book, Patents for Power. Isaacs and Farley discuss the relevance of intellectual property protection to the defense industrial base, and debate the potential for reforms to Department of Defense contracting practice.
Feb. 9, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Patents for Power

Chris Isaacs, a dual degree student at the Patterson School and the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, interviews Dr. Robert Farley about the latter's new book, Patents for Power. Isaacs and Farley discuss the relevance of intellectual property protection to the defense industrial base, and debate the potential for reforms to Department of Defense contracting practice.
Feb. 9, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Patents for Power

Chris Isaacs, a dual degree student at the Patterson School and the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, interviews Dr. Robert Farley about the latter's new book, Patents for Power. Isaacs and Farley discuss the relevance of intellectual property protection to the defense industrial base, and debate the potential for reforms to Department of Defense contracting practice.
Feb. 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Terrorists, Lone Wolves, and the Pandemic

A Patterson student interviews a University of Kentucky graduate student about terrorism, lone wolves, and the impact of the pandemic and the election on radicalization within the United States. Connor and Elizabeth discuss the reasons for relatively few mass shootings during the pandemic, and explain why we might expect a more dangerous situation in the near future.
Feb. 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Terrorists, Lone Wolves, and the Pandemic

A Patterson student interviews a University of Kentucky graduate student about terrorism, lone wolves, and the impact of the pandemic and the election on radicalization within the United States. Connor and Elizabeth discuss the reasons for relatively few mass shootings during the pandemic, and explain why we might expect a more dangerous situation in the near future.
Feb. 1, 2021

Patterson Perspectives: Terrorists, Lone Wolves, and the Pandemic

A Patterson student interviews a University of Kentucky graduate student about terrorism, lone wolves, and the impact of the pandemic and the election on radicalization within the United States. Connor and Elizabeth discuss the reasons for relatively few mass shootings during the pandemic, and explain why we might expect a more dangerous situation in the near future.