STRAT

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

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Episodes 113

Avg. Duration 24m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.9 (38)

Since Jul 2023

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

62%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

STRAT – Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, is a forum with a preparedness mindset. Mitigating risks, creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats, and understanding the objectives of a Business Continuity Plan. This is the podcast for leaders who are committed to being prepared. The program is hosted by retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer and investment banker Mark Mansfield.

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Recent Episodes

S5E23 STRAT | 14 JUNE 2026 | Testing a Fragile Path Toward Stability

Jun 14, 2026 22m

A reported U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding could become one of the most consequential geopolitical developments in years—but only if both sides follow through. In this episode of STRAT with…

S5E22 STRAT | 07 JUN 26 | Iran’s Missile Gamble Signals Growing Desperation

Jun 08, 2026 20m

Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack on northern Israel may appear aggressive on the surface, but in this STRAT episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines why it could…

S5E21 STRAT | 04 JUNE 2026 | Lebanon’s High-Stakes Battle Against Hezbollah

Jun 04, 2026 21m

A major shift may be unfolding in the Middle East. In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines the evolving conflict involving Hezbollah, Iran, Lebanon,…

S5E20 STRAT | 28 MAY 2026 | America’s Cartel Crackdown Reshapes Hemisphere

May 28, 2026 27m

In this explosive episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines how aggressive U.S. operations across Latin America are transforming the region’s political,…

S5E19 STRAT | 23 MAY 26 | Iran Crisis Reaches a Strategic Crossroads

May 24, 2026 23m

In this episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer, the focus turns to a major strategic inflection point involving Iran, where diplomacy and military escalation appear to be on a collision course. As reports…

S5E18 STRAT | 15 MAY 2026 | Cuba Crisis Signals Hemisphere Power Shift

May 16, 2026 18m

On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines the growing pressure campaign against Cuba and what it could mean for the future of the Western Hemisphere.…

S5E17 STRAT | 09 MAY 26 | Russia Weakens as Ukraine Expands Strategic Reach

May 09, 2026 22m

On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer examines why Russia’s much-anticipated Spring offensive is faltering and why Moscow may be in a far weaker position than many…

S5E16 STRAT | 02 May 2026 | TEHRAN’S TORMENT: Iran Regime Faces Existential Strategic Collapse

May 02, 2026 20m

In this episode of STRAT with retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer, we examine Iran’s deepening crisis as mounting economic pressure, internal power struggles, and external military…

S5E15 Russia’s Road to Ruination: Ukraine, Iran and Reality

Apr 19, 2026 24m

Russia faces mounting pressure as battlefield losses, economic strain, and weakening alliances converge into a growing strategic crisis. This episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer explores how Ukraine’s…

S5E14 STRAT | 10 April 2026 | Ceasefire Ire with Iran

Apr 10, 2026 25m

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer breaks down the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of escalating conflict. While the…

S5E13 STRAT | 06 APR 26 | Iran’s Looming Deadline

Apr 06, 2026 23m

A critical deadline looms as tensions between the United States and Iran reached a far more destructive phase of the war. This episode of STRAT explores the implications of a stark ultimatum,…

S5E12 STRAT | 28 MAR 26 | Putting Boots On The Ground In Iran

Mar 28, 2026 23m

This episode of STRAT explores the growing possibility of U.S. ground operations in Iran and what those forces could be tasked to accomplish. With Marine Expeditionary Units and elements of the 82nd…

S5E11 Beyond Oil, Global Supply Chain Hits from the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Mar 23, 2026 19m

A growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is triggering far more than an oil disruption—it’s reshaping global supply chains in multiple commodities in unexpected and dangerous ways. In this episode,…

S5E10 STRAT | 17 MAR 26 | Getting it Straight on the Strait of Hormuz

Mar 17, 2026 28m

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a critical point, placing one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints under severe strain. This episode of STRATwith retired Marine Intelligence…

S5E9 STRAT | 09 MAR 26 | Re-Wiring the Western Hemisphere

Mar 09, 2026 25m

On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines major geopolitical developments reshaping the Western Hemisphere. The discussion begins with the…

S5E8 STRAT | 08 March 2026 | War in the Middle East and Boots on the Ground

Mar 08, 2026 30m

On this episode of STRAT, retired Marine intelligence officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer examines the quickly evolving war across the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes and the wave of Iranian…

S5E7 STRAT | 20 FEB 2026 | STRIKING IRAN 2.0

Feb 20, 2026 28m

In this episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer, we examine the growing likelihood of direct U.S. military action against Iran and what such a move would legally and strategically mean. The discussion…

S5E6 STRAT | 12 FEB 26 | How Oil Prices Are Reshaping Global Power Politics

Feb 12, 2026 20m

Global oil markets are no longer just about supply and demand—they are reshaping geopolitics in real time. In this episode of the STRAT podcast, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer…

S5E5 STRAT | 02 FEB 2026 | What Does Regime Change In Iran Mean?

Feb 02, 2026 22m

What would regime change in Iran actually look like—and what would it mean for the United States, Europe, and global stability? In this episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer, we examine why many analysts…

S5E4 STRAT | 26 JAN 26 | Three Fronts of Conflict Shaping America’s Strategic Future

Jan 26, 2026 27m

From America’s heartland to the Pacific coast and the Middle East, this episode of STRAT examines three arenas where pressure is building—and consequences may be closer than many realize. Retired…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does STRAT have?

STRAT has published 113 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Business, Government.

Is STRAT still active?

STRAT is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.