
Lieutenant General (ret.) Dave Deptula
Retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general and Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, providing expert analysis on airpower, strategy, and force structure.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 40min
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jan 8, 26] Season 4 E1: Auld Acquaintance
Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein, an economist at Bank of America known for his insights on defense budgets, joins retired Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula, Dean of the Mitchell Institute, for a compelling conversation. They dive into the implications of new executive orders limiting defense corporate buybacks and dividends. Deptula discusses the evolving National Security Strategy focusing on homeland defense and the complexities of air operations in Venezuela. The duo also tackles concerns about Air Force readiness and the critical need for air and space funding.


