Best Combat Connection Team Podcasts (2025)

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Career Advice for Surviving AI Outsourcing 13:09

2h ago13:09

13:09

This episode addresses the fear surrounding industry changes, such as AI and potential outsourcing, and offers actionable advice for engineers, managers, and leaders to navigate these challenges. You'll learn why shifting your focus from just developing skills to embracing ownership and responsibility is crucial for long-term career resilience and …

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Why Intellectual Curiosity Matters More Today Than Ever Before with John Abraham 38:50

1d ago38:50

38:50

If education is executed correctly, it can be one of the best ways to inspire people to change the world! Today’s guest on Leadership Blueprints, John Abraham, is a professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about John’s career, what led him to academia, how he connects with this …

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Episode #7: Seeing Clearly: Combating Deception, Distortion, and Delusion on Your Team 18:06

1d ago18:06

18:06

Dr. David Zierk explores the hidden mental biases that disrupt clarity and connection in workplace relationships. Unpacking how deception, distortion, and delusion subtly impact team dynamics, Dr. Zierk provides actionable insights for recognizing and addressing these common psychological pitfalls. Leaders and teams will discover powerful strategie…

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We’ve handed managers an impossible job 9:12

3d ago9:12

9:12

Managers are burning out—not just from doing too much, but from carrying too many roles that were never meant to be theirs. Let’s name the burden and start letting go of what was never yours to hold. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickand…

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The future of AI–drone teaming, with Christian Gutierrez 16:42

2d ago16:42

16:42

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Christian Gutierrez, vice president of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI, to unpack next-generation drone capabilities and the latest advancements into AI–drone teaming. The pair begin the podcast discussing Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise, and how AI-enabled software sol…

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CYBER UNCUT: Meta fuels its new AI with Facebook content, UK retailers suffer ransomware spree, and LockBit gets hacked 34:02

3d ago34:02

34:02

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss Meta’s newly launched AI that will be powered by Facebook, DeepSeek is back in the news, a horror week of hacks for some massive UK retail chains, LockBit, and the wonderful day and night that was last week’s Australian Cyber Summit and Australian Cyber Awards. …

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Why Your Rank Doesn’t Translate—But Your Leadership Still Can with Carey Kight 45:51

6d ago45:51

45:51

Joining us is Carey Kight, producer, advertiser, and owner of Veteran Made. He shares a series of pivotal choices that have shaped his career and his life’s journey, from the military to film school, advertising, production, and beyond. Pulling from his experiences, we discuss the frameworks that translate from the military to other fields. Carey s…

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Episode #6: From Skeptic to Dreamer: Balancing Perspectives at Work 18:11

9d ago18:11

18:11

In this episode, Dr. David Zierk delves into the hidden dynamics of mindsets that drive our immediate reactions and interactions. Exploring the continuum from cynicism to dreaming, Dr. Zierk helps leaders and teams identify their default mindsets and understand how these influence collaboration, innovation, and relational dynamics. Discover practic…

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Fixing burnout begins with understanding burnout 10:14

10d ago10:14

10:14

Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@…

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Strategic Travel for International Educators: Perfecting the Art of the Site Visit (feat. Ehren Kuzekov) 32:22

9d ago32:22

32:22

What happens when a site visit becomes the catalyst for strategic innovation? In this episode, Ehren Kuzekov, Director of Study Abroad at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), shares how GVSU is reimagining access through strategic cohort programs in Spain, Costa Rica, and South Korea. Ehren reflects on the 2024 Group Site Visit experience lead by …

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SPOTLIGHT: Fusing sensors for the future fight – inside Anduril’s approach to counter-UAS tech, with Jeremy Kenealy 49:00

10d ago49:00

49:00

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Jeremy Kenealy – director of growth and air defence at Anduril Australia – joins host Liam Garman to unpack how Anduril has developed an open architecture counter-unmanned aerial system and counter-intrusion capabilities, merging a number of traditional and new sensors to enhance situational…

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CYBER UNCUT: How to identify the cyber skills your team really needs, with Lumify’s Louis Cremen and Jeremy Daly 45:29

10d ago45:29

45:29

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Lumify lead cyber security instructor Louis Cremen and cyber security lead Jeremy Daly. Together, they unpack the essential cyber security skill sets different organisations need - and how businesses can ensure their teams stay ahead of evolving threats. The discussion kicks …

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Take Back Your Time - Volatility, Pliability, and Agency and Your Obligations.mp3 14:30

14d ago14:30

14:30

This episode provides tactical ways to own your time, reduce meeting load and obligations, and regain agency, especially when feeling burnt out. You'll learn how to use a simple two-part model focusing on Pliability and Volatility to evaluate your tasks and meetings and make intentional choices about how you spend your time. Learn how owning your t…

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National defence readiness and military tradition, with Robert Borsak 34:25

14d ago34:25

34:25

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty discusses military tradition and domestic firearms manufacturing with Robert Borsak, regional communities advocate, NSW Legislative Council member and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party chairman. The pair take an unconventional, “outside the Canberra bubble” look at…

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Episode #5: Empathy Unveiled: Avoiding the Dysempathy Trap 20:52

15d ago20:52

20:52

In this episode, Dr. David Zierk explores the profound impact that empathy—and its absence—has on leadership, teamwork, and personal relationships. Introducing the novel concept of "dysempathy," Dr. Zierk explains how missed empathetic opportunities can harm connections and how recognizing and addressing these moments can dramatically improve inter…

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The CEO Behind the Software: Building Systems That Serve AEC Leaders with Matt Cooper 33:39

15d ago33:39

33:39

What does it take to lead a software company at the forefront of the architecture and engineering (A&E) world? Joining us today is the CEO of BQE Software, Matt Cooper, to discuss his incredible career and his company’s work in the architecture and engineering space. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Matt’s time consulting, what led him to BQE Software,…

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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Buyer beware – protecting yourself from bad property advice 38:20

15d ago38:20

38:20

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Kane Dury – director and lead buyers agent at Discover Buyers Agency – unpack how to identify shady property operators and protect yourself from poor property advice. They kick-off with a warning for listeners about groups who pretend to act in the best interest of property b…

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Sustaining progress: Rethinking DEI for the next generation of work with Lily Zheng 44:48

17d ago44:48

44:48

Rachel sits down with DEI strategist Lily Zheng for a candid conversation on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They explore why real progress depends on focusing less on performative programs and more on outcomes that drive lasting change. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecas…

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CYBER UNCUT: Government backdoors into the world’s social media giants and setting ethical standards online 24:41

17d ago24:41

24:41

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and Liam Garman sit down to unpack whether the federal government’s social media age restrictions really address the risks young Australians face online and how governments are looking to create backdoors into social media and tech giants. They begin the podcast by discussing Meta’s AI-enable…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Cyber war, global politics and the power of truth: Unpacking conflict in the Information Age 31:28

21d ago31:28

31:28

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the application of cyber and information in the modern threat environment, and how the White House is changing voting behaviours across the West. They begin the podcast by unpacking Thomas Rid's Cyber War Will Not Ta…

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Iteration or Target State Planning 15:29

21d ago15:29

15:29

This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors to help you choose the most appropriate method for your situation. Understand the core difference between iterative planning, which emphasises agility…

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Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle 18:59

21d ago18:59

18:59

In this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Cliff Kyle, Sikorsky Australia general manager and former Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm aerospace engineer, on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair discuss the modernisation of the Australian Defence…

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Consistency Compounds: What 5 Years of Podcasting Taught Me with BJ Kraemer 20:51

22d ago20:51

20:51

In celebration of our 200th episode, this conversation highlights 20 key lessons we've learned over the past five years of hosting this podcast. Join us as we take a deep dive into leadership philosophy, drawing from insights we've gathered since the very beginning. You'll hear what it means to lead from the front, why going viral isn't necessary t…

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Episode #4: The Broken X: Mastering the Art of Reconnection 21:39

23d ago21:39

21:39

In this episode, Dr. David Zierk introduces a powerful concept that reveals why communication often fails and conflicts deepen, both at work and at home. Unpacking his "Broken X Syndrome," Dr. Zierk explains how strengthening the invisible axes of insight, empathy, skills, and willingness can transform conflict into meaningful connection. Leaders a…

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How to repair fractured relationships at work 9:10

24d ago9:10

9:10

Some work relationships feel easy. And some… don’t. When a relationship feels rocky—even without a big conflict—there’s a path to a more collegial working relationships, even if you never become best friends. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor…

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Fair Trade Study Abroad (feat. Samantha Brandauer) 37:25

23d ago37:25

37:25

Join host Zac Macinnes as he sits down with Samantha Brandauer, Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Global Study and Engagement at Dickinson College. They will dig into how study abroad and fair trade go hand in hand—supporting ethical practices, empowering local communities, and shaping thoughtful global citizens. This episo…

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CYBER UNCUT: Chris Krebs quits SentinelOne, 4chan hacked and breached, and how we almost lost the CVE Program 37:10

24d ago37:10

37:10

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about Chris Krebs’ extraordinary decision to step down from SentinelOne in order to fight the Trump administration, an array of hacks both global and local, and the importance of funding the essential CVE Program. And China has made fascinating claims about US acti…

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CONTESTED GROUND: How to develop a culture of security in your business 26:47

27d ago26:47

26:47

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson discuss how businesses can build a culture of security in the modern work environment, protecting critical business IP. They begin the podcast with a short book review of Stephen Gapps' Uprising: War in the colony of New South Wales, unp…

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The Grit Behind Growth: Career Lessons from the Ground Up with Coty Fournier 1:02:05

28d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

What does real leadership transformation look like, and how do you go from managing projects to leading people? In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, we sit down with Coty Fournier to discuss leadership transformation and creating a company-focused impact. Coty is an industry veteran, speaker, author, and senior consultant with Well Built Const…

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Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities 15:02

29d ago15:02

15:02

This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and optionality by identifying vulnerabilities in your systems and adopting a proactive mindset to transform potential challenges into strategic advantages. • …

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Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Honeywell Aerospace’s Lee Davis 15:39

29d ago15:39

15:39

In this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies senior director Lee Davis on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair explore aspects of the changing regional defence landscape in Australia, including: Changes in the Austral…

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Making work more human with Bonnie Davis 35:06

1M ago35:06

35:06

Rachel sits down with Bonnie Davis, co-founder of HuWork, to answer your questions about building more human-centered workplaces. You’ll also hear how Bonnie and her co-founder built HuWork by combining their corporate experience, research, and coaching backgrounds along with why celebrating strengths is key to sustainable change.…

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Episode #3: The Power of Us 15:05

1M ago15:05

15:05

Do you want to become skilled in relating to others and enhance your leadership style at work and home? It’s about thinking with connection in mind, or “re.think.” This powerful term means “relationship-enhanced thinking.” While thinking is something we naturally do, re.thinking takes some tinkering. To re.think involves a sweeping awareness, unend…

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Western Sydney University and superannuation hacks, Aussie election fears, and Trump takes aim at ex-CISA chief 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft chat about emissions, credential stuffing attacks targeting Australian super funds, a ransomware attack on a luxury Sydney hotel, and more Donald Trump chaos. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with some interesting research that estimates the carbon costs of variou…

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Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill 13:28

1M ago13:28

13:28

This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection. It explores how this practice, which requires thoughtful communication but no special skills, can benefit individuals at all career levels. Discover why misunderstandin…

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Budget falls short on defence spending bump as election fever takes hold with Steve Kuper and Robert Dougherty 17:49

1M ago17:49

17:49

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss fall out from Avalon 2025, budget week and the federal election. The pair discuss: The industry sentiment, rumours and scuttlebutt heard around the traps of the 2025 Avalon Airshow and Exhibition. The lacklustre defence spending commitment by the government …

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Authenticity, Accountability, and the Art of Leading Well with John New 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

There is growing concern around the post-service health of veterans and first responders as it’s easy to fall into destructive patterns when liberated from the forced discipline of being in active duty. Today we are joined by John New, an Army veteran and serial entrepreneur who’s made it his life’s purpose to help curate healthier life habits for …

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Leveling Up Your Pre-Departure Orientation: Effectively Preparing Today's Students for Study Abroad (feat. Meg Ramey, Ph.D.) 48:38

1M ago48:38

48:38

In this episode of Changing Lives through Education Abroad, host Zac Macinnes sits down with Meg Ramey, Ph.D., founder and Executive Director of WorldKind and winner of the inaugural Forum on Education Abroad InnovateEA award. This discussion explores how instructional design and gamified eLearning are transforming pre-departure orientations. With …

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How to reignite your motivation when it dips 8:20

1M ago8:20

8:20

Everyone’s motivation dips sometimes. But when it does, we often default to the wrong solutions. Here’s how to get curious, not critical, and reignite your inner spark in some of the most common situations.By Macmillan Holdings, LLC

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SPOTLIGHT: High-energy lasers and remote weapons stations: a solution to modern drone threats, with EOS' Dr Andreas Schwer 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Andreas Schwer, managing director and chief executive of Electro Optic Systems, joins host Liam Garman to discuss modern counter drone systems including high-energy laser systems and remote weapons stations. The pair begin the podcast with the success of EOS’ Slinger weapons system, parti…

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CYBER UNCUT: 13cabs cyber incident, more Trump administration security issues, and Luke Dembosky and Brenton Steenkamp on executive risk 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss local hacks and the rise of a whole new ransomware evolution. Clayton Utz’s Brenton Steenkamp and Debevoise & Plimpton’s Luke Dembosky also join in to talk about executive risk and governance. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with a discussion of a fascina…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Heroism, warfare and Australia’s future – WWII reflections and election insights 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant discuss the heroic actions of Australian soldiers in World War II, before turning to the big issues in the upcoming federal election. The pair begin the podcast discussing Joan Beaumont’s book, Gull Force, and the treatment of Australian…

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Episode #2: The Origin of You: How Your Past Shapes Your Connections 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

In this episode of the re.think podcast, Dr. David Zierk dives into the fascinating elements that shape who you are, how you interact with others, and how you see the world. Discover the four key components: the genetic gifts you inherit, your upbringing, and your relational history and the power of imagination, which together influence your person…

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Episode #1: The Power of Rethinking: Transforming Conflict into Connection 13:28

1M ago13:28

13:28

Welcome to re.think, the podcast where Dr. David Zierk, clinical psychologist, forensic expert, and author, invites you to pause, reflect, and explore new perspectives on leadership, connection, and personal growth. Drawing on 25 years of transformational experiences, including a profound encounter with a young woman named Madison, Dr. Zierk introd…

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LinkedIn Connections & Government Lessons with Shauna Weatherly 35:55

1M ago35:55

35:55

In business, your aim should be to lead with your skills and let your certifications be the ‘icing on the cake’! Today, we welcome federal contracting expert and founder of Federal Subcontracting Solutions, Shauna Weatherly, to pass on her wealth of knowledge about the federal contracting space. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Shauna’s extensive caree…

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Meta Models - Logarithmic Returns 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic relationships and how they manifest as diminishing returns in various aspects of our lives and work. Understanding these patterns can help us make more informed decisions about where to invest our time and…

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SPOTLIGHT: Ukraine’s air defence revolution, with Advent Atum’s Andy Wilson 24:40

1M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Advent Atum CEO Andy Wilson joins host Liam Garman to discuss how the company has helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine revolutionise their air defence capabilities. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the evolution of Ukraine’s air defence systems, and how Advent Atum is helping to automate t…

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So you wanna DIY a team offsite... 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

You want to run an offsite for you team. You're craving the connection, the alignment, the levity and the action plan. You just don't know where to begin. Well, it's here. You begin here. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at [email protected]…

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SPOTLIGHT: Accelerating your career in combat systems engineering, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar 27:13

1M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of Defence Trailblazer, joins host Liam Garman to unpack their new combat systems engineering micro-credentials. They begin the podcast by discussing the suite of six courses covering introductory studies to radar systems and C2 to C4ISREW, defence syst…

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CYBER UNCUT: Facebook bans, unsecured web servers, and THAT Signal chat 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host David Hollingworth and journalist Daniel Croft talk about Apple backdoors, Facebook bans, the disastrous Signal chat that exposed the highest levels of the Trump administration as less than security-minded and how we report on exposed databases. Hollingworth and Croft get the ball rolling with a news…

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