{"podcast":{"title":"NucleCast","slug":"nuclecast-5683481","podcast_index_feed_id":5683481,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://anwadeter.org/nuclecast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/20220906_080913_df164a03fda3e8e1747f616b6f87e3a6.jpg","author":"ANWA Deterrence Center","episode_count":272,"summary":"Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:31.449325+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control","slug":"dr-todd-sriver-inside-nc3-modernization-securing-the-future-of-nuclear-command-and-control","published_at":"2026-05-19T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/dr-todd-sriver-inside-nc3-modernization-securing-the-future-of-nuclear-command-and-control","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/2837225","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/151610/2837225/nuclecast-podcast/2026_05_18_23_09_20_ca21eeb4-e636-436b-861c-33ccb939e803.mp3","summary":"In this episode of NucleCast , the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver , Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), to examine the current state and future of one of the most critical components of the U.S. nuclear enterprise. Together, they explore the ongoing modernization of NC3—from legacy systems rooted in 1980s-era technology to a more resilient, digital network-of-networks architecture designed for today’s threat environment. The conversation highlights the technical and strategic challenges of upgrading NC3 while maintaining uninterrupted deterrence. The episode also dives into emerging threats, including hypersonic weapons, cyber vulnerabilities, and quantum computing , and what they mean for detection, decision-making, and system resilience. Sriver outlines how the U.S. is prioritizing cybersecurity, advanced sensors, and next-generation technologies to ensure NC3 remains secure, survivable, and effective. Dr. Todd Sriver serves as Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, where he leads modernization, risk management, and development of the NC3 enterprise. He works closely with U.S. Strategic Command to secure resources and address acquisition challenges critical to nuclear deterrence. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 27 years of service, Dr. Sriver held senior Pentagon roles on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Headquarters Air Force, overseeing national and nuclear command and control systems. He previously served as a Principal Systems Engineer at MITRE, focusing on NC3 and Joint All-Domain Command and Control integration. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Operations Research from the Air Force…","meta_description":"In this episode of NucleCast , the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver , Director of Nuclear Command, Control,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1931,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nuclecast-5683481/episodes/dr-todd-sriver-inside-nc3-modernization-securing-the-future-of-nuclear-command-and-control/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/dr-todd-sriver-inside-nc3-modernization-securing-the-future-of-nuclear-command-and-control.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}