Best Counterintelligence Podcasts (2025)

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Chinese Nationals Smuggled Dangerous Pathogens into the US: A Sign of a Counterintelligence Emergency? 22:26

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Chinese nationals were recently caught smuggling dangerous pathogens into the United States. What other threats are slipping through? Mike Baker and Andy Stumpf discuss the reality of a counterintelligence emergency. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE POD…

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Surviving Afghanistan with former Army Counterintelligence Agent Jeremy D. Baker 1:29:37

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Join us as we welcome Jeremy D. Baker, former Army counterintelligence agent, Afghanistan combat veteran and author of the novel The Guilty Sleep, a thriller that draws on Jeremy’s personal experiences as a combat veteran struggling to overcome PTSD. In 2000, after acing his Army entrance exam, 20-year-old college dropout Jeremy was told by his rec…

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Speaker: Evan Freese "Counterintelligence on the Adversary" 26:43

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Ephesians 6:12By Jon Ulm

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Military Contractors: A Force in the Shadows 1:30:28

24h ago1:30:28

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For the first time in our Veterans Breakfast Club history, we’re shining a spotlight on an essential but often invisible force in America’s recent wars: military contractors. Join us for this important livestream conversation with Ron Farina, Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and author of Out of the Shadows, and a panel of former contractors who served…

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Russia's Fake Identity Assembly Line in Brazil 33:44

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When a Russian spy was arrested in Brazil in 2022, authorities were shocked to discover that he seemed to have a real birth certificate and authentic citizenship documents. The incident sparked a multi-year investigation that uncovered a network of Russian operatives living and working in Brazil – Their false identities supported by genuine documen…

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Guest Speaker: Michael Campbell "Facing Giants: Lessons from David's Victory Over Goliath" 24:24

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1 Samuel 17:45By Jon Ulm

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Aftermath Operation Midnight Hammer. What Iran Does Next 24:10

5d ago24:10

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Send us a text Aftermath Operation Midnight Hammer: What Iran Does Next Description: In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS Intelligence Officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — unpacks the global fallout from Operation Midnight Hammer, the escalating grey-zone conflict with Iran, an…

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Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding 4:45

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The Canadian national is wanted for allegedly running a transnational criminal organization that put thousands of kilograms of narcotics on our streets—and for allegedly orchestrating multiple murders related to th…

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Is the Boulder Attack a Warning Sign of Changing Domestic Threats? 12:08

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Disclaimer: This interview was recorded on June 9, 2025. Please note that the conversation reflects information and events known at that time, and may not account for developments that have occurred since. On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker discuss the flamethrower attack at a pro-Israel vigil in Boulder, Colorado, where 45-year-old Mohamed Sa…

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UAP Indications: Analysis and Intentions of the Operators | MHP 06.25.25. 1:00:20

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Since the Second World War, sightings of anomalous phenomena near U.S. strategic sites have been logged, pointing to what some interpret as a serious national security for not only America, but for militaries around the world. What are these objects, and what are the intentions of their operators? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined…

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AI as an insider threat 41:24

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AJ and Robert explore the shadowy side of AI — how some users are becoming addicted, confiding in it like a personal therapist and then gaining confidence to take risky actions in their lives and at work. They discuss what this could mean for insider threats and the broader impact on security.By Authentic8

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75th Anniversary of the Korean War 1:34:42

8d ago1:34:42

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Seventy-five years ago, on June 25, 1950, North Korean forces launched a surprise invasion across the 38th parallel into South Korea, setting off a brutal and complex conflict that would last three years, claim millions of lives, and shape the Cold War. The Korean War—often called the “Forgotten War”—began with tanks rolling into Seoul at dawn and …

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Breaking the Silence: Coming Out in the CIA 34:42

8d ago34:42

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Emerging alongside Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare in the 1950s was the Lavender Scare: Widespread panic and paranoia over the inclusion of gay personnel in the federal government. Their perceived dangers led to the terminations and forced resignations of thousands. Fast forward to 1988 – Tracey Ballard, who worked at the CIA, headed in to take a polyg…

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Guest Speaker: Michael Campbell "The God of a Secong Chance" 25:58

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1 Chronicles 13By Jon Ulm

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Mossad Hits Iran. MI6 Breaks Barriers. 32:25

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Send us a text 🕵️ Mossad Hits Iran, MI6 Breaks Barriers | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up (June 20, 2025) 🎙 Hosted by Neil Bisson, former CSIS Intelligence Officer & Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Welcome to this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up — your trusted source for expert analysis on the latest intelligence,…

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The Pentagon's UFO Problem: Truth, Lies, and Anomalies | MHP 06.17.25. 1:00:15

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Following a recent "bombshell" report by the Wall Street Journal revealing the Pentagon's secretive disinformation efforts involving UFOs since the Cold War, controversy has erupted over the extent of the long-running deception, whether the new "revelations" are actually just more disinfo, and what this means in terms of investigation of "real" UAP…

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A Conversation with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman 34:56

15d ago34:56

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What should the US Intelligence Community prioritize domestically and overseas, and how should the work be done? We sat down with Congressman Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to learn his perspective on these questions. The conversation emphasized the growing threat of China’s influence in the West, t…

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Guest Speaker: Josh Smith "It's all centered around Jesus" 35:17

16d ago35:17

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Colossians 3:1-17By Jon Ulm

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Celebrating Women Veterans Day 1:33:26

19d ago1:33:26

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Tonight we mark Women Veterans Day, which is observed annually on June 12 to commemorate the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law by President Truman in 1948. This act allowed women to serve permanently in the regular armed forces. To help us honor this anniversary, we invite playwright Ash Singer, whose recent documentary…

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Crisis Response Canines 15:27

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On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn about the FBI's crisis response canines, who—along with their expert handlers—are specially trained to support victims of violent crimes and mass violence incidents. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about how the …

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Foiled Firebombing of U.S. Embassy Branch: Terrorism or Lone Actor? 14:27

19d ago14:27

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On today's episode, Andy and Sarah Adams examine the case of Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen arrested after allegedly attempting to firebomb the former U.S. Embassy site in Tel Aviv. Following his deportation by Israeli authorities, Neumayer was taken into custody at JFK Airport and now faces federal charges. Officials say he carried Mo…

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Operation Deception: The Pentagon's UFO Disinfo Campaign | MHP 06.11.25. 57:43

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Throughout the Cold War, the Pentagon secretly produced fake images, documents, and other materials related to alleged UFO programs, which were leaked through covert placement in public areas, dissemination through the UFO community, and even shown during fake briefings provided to members of the U.S. military. Today, the full extent of the secreti…

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Adventures in OSINT Red Teaming 46:56

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Anna discusses her career trajectory from corporate security and financial crimes to becoming the CEO of Pine Risk Management. She shares her experiences in conducting complex risk assessments, fraud detection, and crisis communications, particularly highlighting her role at Meta where she led Silicon Valley's largest physical red team.…

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Veterans Open Conversation 1:32:21

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for an open and wide-ranging virtual conversation on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00pm ET. This online event, part of our ongoing VBC Open Conversation series, invites veterans from all eras of service—as well as families, friends, and supporters—to come together and share stories, memories, and insights about the mil…

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Ghost Stories: The Hunt for Russian Spies in the US 33:15

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In the early 2000s, the FBI uncovered a team of Russian operatives who had been living double lives in the United States. They were posing as professors, journalists, financial planners, real estate and travel agents, all while sending information back to Moscow. Now, 15 years after they were arrested, Alan Kohler, the former Assistant Director of …

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CSIS foreign Operations Under Fire 34:59

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Send us a text 🎙️ Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up — June 6, 2025 Hosted by Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer This week, the Canadian intelligence world is rocked by a stunning revelation: a CSIS operation was halted mid-mission—without proper authority—putting Canadian office…

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U.S./Canada Border Sees Spike in Suspected Terrorist Activity 16:57

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On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by Sarah Adams—a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy. They unpack a new threat landscape as suspected terrorist encounters drop at the southern border but spike at the U.S.-Canada line. With over 140 arrests at northern ports of entry this year, they examine what’s…

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The Tic Tac Report: BAASS Document Leaks and AAWSAP Secrets | MHP 06.02.25. 59:58

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Between 2008 and 2010, a secretive program within the Defense Intelligence Agency investigated several high-profile UAP incidents, exploring their national defense implications and the possibility of whether new technologies could be derived from their study. Known as the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP), the program …

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The West Point Class of 1966 1:34:07

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We talk with members of the famous United States Military Academy at West Point’s Class of 1966, which holds a unique and tragic place in American history. Brian Ashbaugh, Walt Brinker, Rusty Correia, Al Lindseth, and Jerry Cecil all join us to share their memories of that remarkable era. Rick Atkinson’s book, The Long Gray Line: The American Jour…

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The Secret Navy and Their Hunt for a Nazi Sub 36:06

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How do you catch an enemy’s submarine … and then make it vanish? That’s what the U.S. Navy’s elusive Tenth Fleet planned, as it tracked down Germany’s U-505 submarine. The mission came right before the Allies ran ashore on the beaches of Normandy in World War II. Historian Alexander Rose draws on long classified documents and intercepted transmissi…

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Guest Speaker: James Nored "Created to Create" 35:32

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Genesis 1:1By Jon Ulm

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Transnational Repression: Is Canada Doing Enough? 29:38

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Send us a text 🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 30, 2025 Title: Sabotage in Cannes, NSC Purge in Washington, and China’s Transnational Repression in Canada This week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up delivers the sharpest analysis on the biggest national security, espionage, and foreign interference stories from around the world. Hoste…

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Germany’s Terror Cover-Up: Al-Qaeda, Benghazi Ties, and the Next 9/11 Plot 18:22

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On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA targeter Sarah Adams to break down the arrest of Libyan national Faraj al-Hamasi in Germany. Faraj wasn’t just a lone attacker—he was part of al-Qaeda’s next U.S. homeland plot. Sarah exposes how al-Qaeda is using ISIS as cover, why Germany is misidentifying him, and how this connects back to the Ben…

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Justice for Palak Patel: A Life Gone Too Soon 9:20

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn how you can help find Palak Patel’s alleged killer, Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Bhadreshkumar P…

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How culture can inform OSINT investigations 33:16

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An OSINT Arabic instructor and geopolitical risk expert joins the show to discuss what can get lost in translation when performing OSINT investigations. Plus learn how cultural knowledge can unlock key insights. About Paolo Walcher Paolo Walcher is a leading OSINT trainer and security consultant, recognized for his expertise in Arabic-language inve…

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The Mystery Spheres: A Case History of Spherical UAP Curiosities | MHP 05.27.25. 59:35

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A mysterious metallic sphere allegedly discovered near Buga, Columbia, has recently made headlines, after viral videos appeared online which claim to show the object in flight prior crashing into the ground. While some mainstream outlets have picked up the story, what are the actual details about this purported "mystery sphere"? This week on The Mi…

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Memorial Day Conversation 1:38:55

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special Memorial Day virtual event on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 7:00pm ET. This live, online conversation invites veterans, families, and friends to gather in an open, heartfelt space to honor and remember those who have fallen in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a time of national reflection and remembra…

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Guest Speaker: Michael Campbell "Lord, teach us to pray." 43:05

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James 5:16By Jon Ulm

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How Are Shifting Priorities Impacting National Security in America? 29:18

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Most Americans would agree that the United States should be protected, but from whom … and how? Dr. Donell Harvin, the former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia, says the U.S. is taking its eye off the ball - focusing its large domestic intelligence apparatus in a direction that is politically expedient, but no…

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Russian Illegals in Brazil. UK Kneecaps Terrorist. 28:23

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Send us a text 🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | May 23, 2025 🎧 Espionage | Sabotage | Radicalization | Counterintelligence | National Security | Spies | Geopolitics This week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is an explosive deep dive into how modern espionage, youth radicalization, and political activism are reshaping global security. Hos…

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Searching for the Luhk Sisters 10:06

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the disappearance of Maleina and Faloma Luhk—two young sisters who vanished from a school bus stop in Saipan on May 25, 2011—and why the FBI is still determined to find them. Most importantly, we’ll explain how you can help us solve this case and bring closure to their family and their co…

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Behind the Shakeup: Rubio’s State Department Purge & the Amazon Tariff Fight 21:33

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the State Department’s dramatic plan to cut 15% of its U.S. staff and shut down over 130 offices—a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says is essential to modernize a bloated bureaucracy. But will this shakeup strengthen America’s diplomatic edge or leave it exposed on the global stage? Then, the g…

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“Voices From Vietnam” with Doc Norton and Harry Kantrovich 1:36:11

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Vietnam Veterans and writers Bruce “Doc” Norton and Harry Kantrovich join us to talk about their new book and stage production, Voices From Vietnam: Interviews, Letters, Vignettes, and Reflections, 1964–1982. This unique conversation will explore their collaborative journey in bringing the Vietnam War’s deeply personal stories to life—both on the p…

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UFOs and Intelligence: FBI Briefings, Japan's 'AARO', and DoD UAP Videos | MHP 05.20.25. 59:51

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Recently on Capitol Hill, lawmakers were provided a classified briefing on UAP by the FBI, and now several U.S. Representatives are saying the Bureau needs to be more involved in the Pentagon's investigations into anomalous phenomena. We take a look at what members of Congress have had to say about the FBI's briefing, and where things may go from h…

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Sharing Intelligence: Challenges between US and Ukraine 34:56

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After Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. rushed to create a secret center that set targets for the Ukrainians to destroy. But the counteroffensive of 2023 failed to achieve its goals. So, what went wrong? New York Times reporter Adam Entous spent more than a year reporting on this story. He joins SpyCast host Sasha Ingber to talk abo…

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Guest Speaker: Michael Campbell " Lessons from the Life of Joseph" 38:30

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Matthew 5:9By Jon Ulm

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Russia's Sabotage Squads. Trump's Jet Dramas. 25:24

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Send us a text 🔍 Russia’s Sabotage Squads. Trump’s Jet Dramas 📅 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – May 17, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Neil Bisson – Director, Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Russia’s sabotage squads are stepping up operations across Europe — and the implications for Canada are real. In this week’s episode, Neil Bisson dives deep into …

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Can Tulsi Gabbard Depoliticize U.S. Intelligence? 23:34

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s move as Director of National Intelligence to launch the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG)—a new task force aimed at investigating the weaponization of intelligence, rooting out deep-seated politicization, and exposing unauthorized leaks. They dig into whether the DIG can depoliticiz…

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Ransomware gangs and OSINT 19:01

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Ransomware groups continue to generate significant profits, frequently relying on recycled or leaked code—leading researchers to describe them as “lazy.” OSINT analysts follow cryptocurrency transactions to trace financial trails, while effective defense depends on early detection, system-level visibility, and staying alert to shifts in attacker te…

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Immaculate Confusion: Truth, Lies, & UAP Media Controversies | MHP 05.12.25. 59:29

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In recent days, a bombshell NewsNation’s special, "Hunting UFOs: The Desert Sky Mystery," hosted by Ross Coulthart, told the story of Border Patrol agent Bob Thompson and his claims of anomalous aerial sightings along the U.S.-Mexico border. However, while the program presented the story as being "the first time" Thompson had come forward, that's n…

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