Ryan Brobst on Iran, Shem Malmquist on Airline Safety, Matthew Hurt on Youth in Politics
Podcast: Rich Valdés America At NightPublished On: Sat Mar 28 2026
Description: Tonight guest host Dan Mandis hosts America at Night. Joining tonight's show is Ryan Brobst, Deputy Director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discussed the latest developments involving Iran and what they could mean for regional stability and U.S. strategy. Next, Captain Shem Malmquist examined concerns about aging airline infrastructure, explaining the growing risks of integrating modern satellite-based technologies like ADS-B into decades-old aviation computer systems. He outlined the concept of “complexity risk,” where layering new technology onto outdated systems can create safety vulnerabilities. Later, Matthew Hurt, Director of Professional Services at the Leadership Institute, talked about efforts to encourage young people to become more engaged in politics, discussing the challenges of reaching younger generations and the importance of developing future civic leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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