NatSec Matters: Listener Feedback Survey

Hello! Thank you for being a listener of NatSec Matters.

We are working to make the show even more valuable for you. To do that, we need your direct feedback. This anonymous survey takes about 3 minutes to complete and will help shape the future of our content and format.

Thank you for your valuable input.

Section 1: Your Listening Habits

1. How did you first discover the National Security Matters podcast?

A

Recommendation from a friend or colleague

B

Social Media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, etc.)

C

Mentioned in another podcast

D

Searching in a podcast app (Apple, Spotify, etc.)

E

From the Beacon Global Strategies website or newsletter

F

Other

2. How often do you listen to new episodes?

A

Every new episode

B

Most episodes

C

Occasionally, when a topic or guest is interesting

D

I'm a new listener

3. What other podcasts do you listen to regularly for news and policy analysis?

Section 2: About You

4. Which of the following best describes your professional field?

A

Government / Public Sector (Civilian)

B

Government / Public Sector (Military/Defense)

C

Private Sector / Consulting

D

NGO / Non-Profit / Think Tank

E

Academia / Research

F

Student (Undergraduate or Graduate)

G

Media / Journalism

H

Retired

I

Other

5. What is the single most important reason you listen to this podcast?

A

To stay informed on key national security topics

B

To hear deep-dive analysis from experts

C

To hear from specific guests you feature

D

To help inform my work or studies

E

General interest / Entertainment

NatSec Matters: Listener Feedback Survey

Section 1: Your Listening Habits

1. How did you first discover the National Security Matters podcast?

2. How often do you listen to new episodes?

3. What other podcasts do you listen to regularly for news and policy analysis?

Section 2: About You

4. Which of the following best describes your professional field?

5. What is the single most important reason you listen to this podcast?

Section 3: Content & Format Feedback

6. Please rate the host's performance on Clarity (1= Needs Improvement, 5 = Excellent)

7. Please rate the host's performance on Interviewing skills and questions (1 = Needs improvement, 5 = Excellent)

8. How would you rate the overall engagement of the show? (1 = Needs improvement, 5 = Excellent)

9. What topics or types of guests would you like to hear more of in the future?

10. If you could change one thing about the podcast, what would it be?