The Real Agenda | Col. J. David “Dave” Patterson (Ret.)

The Real Agenda | Col. J. David “Dave” Patterson (Ret.)

From No Limitations by Blenheim Partners

April 29, 2026 · 1h 27m · Episode 166

About this episode

Col. J. David “Dave” Patterson discusses the evolving national security environment and challenges in U.S. security priorities.

In Episode 166 of the No Limitations Podcast,  The Real Agenda , Blenheim Partners’ Gregory Robinson speaks with Col. J. David “Dave” Patterson (Ret.), Former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense in the 43rd Presidential Administration, National Security Contributor for Liberty Nation News and Executive Advisor to SMA, Inc. In an in‑depth conversation, Dave draws on decades of Military, Policy, and Defense-Industry experience to examine the evolving national security environment, highlighting how global affairs and major power dynamics are reshaping the U.S. security priorities. He also explores the challenges facing the U.S and other nations around the globe as they seek to navigate strategic and political uncertainty in an era of intensified great‑power rivalry and persistent geopolitical risk. Dave is a former non‑paid Special Government Employee, where he served on the Defense Science Board Taskforce on the Defense Industrial Base and advised senior Defense Department leadership on strengthening U.S. industrial base capabilities and internal organizational efficiency. His senior government service includes serving as Principal Deputy Under…

People in this episode

Host: Gregory Robinson

Guest: Col. J. David “Dave” Patterson (Ret.)

Topics covered

  • national security
  • military experience
  • defense policy
  • geopolitical risk
  • great-power rivalry

Keywords

  • national security
  • defense industry
  • geopolitical risk
  • military policy
  • great-power dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liberty Nation News, SMA, Inc., Department of Defense, Bush 43 Administration

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