This episode breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. munitions shortages, covert action, and growing unrest inside Iran. The group also discusses the CIA?s new Cuba task force, the strengths of European intelligence services, and why Ukraine may be in a stronger position than the headlines suggest.
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00:00 - Start
01:23 - Iran Negotiations and the End of the Ceasefire
06:19 - Iran?s Control of the Strait of Hormuz
08:04 - America?s Munitions Shortage and War Planning
13:03 - Iran Is Becoming More Emboldened
17:45 - Can the U.S. Still Fight Two Wars at Once?
19:46 - Armed Resistance and Insurgent Groups Inside Iran
25:22 - CIA Covert Action and Arming Iran?s Opposition
26:22 - How the CIA and Special Forces Used Kurdish Militias in Iraq
30:49 - Mossad Leadership Purge After the Iran War
33:18 - Ranking Europe?s Best Intelligence Services
34:12 - British and French Intelligence Operations
40:00 - CIA Creates a New Cuba Task Force
44:25 - Cuba?s Intelligence Service vs. the CIA
48:38 - Ukraine Is Stopping the Russian Advance
51:25 - Final Thoughts

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Kenny Robertson reflects on his career from the Marine Corps and 101st Airborne to 5th Special Forces Group, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, and Ukraine. He also discusses the toll of years in combat, his struggles after leaving the military, and how psychedelic medicine led him to create Waypoint 6 to help other veterans.
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00:00 - Start
02:24 - Growing Up and Joining the Marine Corps
04:59 - Reenlisting After 9/11
07:38 - OIF 1 with the 101st Airborne
12:28 - Blackhawk Door Gunner and Two Hard Landings
18:48 - Discovering Special Forces
20:04 - Becoming an 18D Special Forces Medic
27:45 - Training Partner Forces in Lebanon
37:44 - Deploying to Afghanistan
40:52 - QRF Mission Turns Into a Major Firefight
44:06 - Performing Emergency Surgery Under Fire
50:13 - A Nine-Hour Firefight and the Reality of Combat
55:04 - Talking a Teammate Out of Suicide
57:39 - Drugs, Addiction and Special Operations
1:08:03 - Becoming an 18D Instructor
1:19:08 - Rebuilding the Special Operations Medic Course
1:29:38 - Leaving Special Forces After 22 Years
1:31:09 - Getting Deep Into the Outlaw Motorcycle Club World
1:43:07 - The Double Homicide That Changed Everything
1:50:48 - Going to Ukraine After the Russian Invasion
2:02:58 - Targeted by a Russian Tank
2:11:58 - Alcohol, Drugs and Hitting Bottom
2:18:01 - Discovering Psychedelic Medicine
2:24:43 - 5-MeO-DMT and Ego Death
2:37:59 - Creating Waypoint 6


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original airdate: 10/20/23

Mike Edwards recounts his journey from the conventional Army to the 75th Ranger Regiment and the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC), sharing stories from combat in Iraq, clandestine reconnaissance missions, and years spent leading and training some of the military's most elite units. He also reflects on Project Exodus Relief, the challenges of transitioning out of the military, and how faith helped him overcome the personal struggles that followed his service

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00:00 - Start
01:27 - Growing Up in Alabama
03:24 - Mechanized Infantry and Plans for Special Forces
06:00 - Korea and the Impact of 9/11
08:36 - Choosing the Ranger Regiment
09:50 - Almost Getting Dropped from RIP
11:26 - Arriving at Ranger Battalion
13:41 - The Smoke Grenade Incident
16:03 - Life in the Ranger Mortar Platoon
19:59 - Leading Raids in Iraq
21:33 - The Tal Afar Firefight
29:36 - Sponsor Break
32:29 - Discovering Regimental Reconnaissance Company
34:18 - The Omega Program
35:59 - RRC Selection and Training
37:05 - 40-Mile Infiltrations with 100-Pound Rucks
41:08 - Life Inside RRC
43:19 - What RRC Actually Does
45:04 - RRC Becomes a National-Level Asset
46:02 - Training the Afghan Reconnaissance Unit
47:17 - Dead Drops and Tradecraft in Afghanistan
50:04 - How the Afghan Reconnaissance Program Worked
55:45 - Working Through Afghan Proxies
56:22 - Low-Visibility Missions and Nighttime Raids
58:19 - Learning Dari for Battlefield Interrogations
1:01:04 - Creating Project Exodus Relief
1:03:47 - The Afghans Left Behind
1:06:51 - Escaping Afghanistan and Human Trafficking
1:10:14 - Afghan Commandos at the Southern Border
1:13:31 - Moral Injury After the Afghanistan Withdrawal
1:16:07 - Life for Former Afghan Special Operators
1:18:18 - Afghan Commandos Joining the Taliban or Resistance
1:20:44 - Wagner Group Recruiting Afghan Commandos
1:21:35 - The American Allegedly Recruiting for Wagner
1:24:12 - A Missed Opportunity for Covert Afghan Units
1:26:07 - Life After Military Service
1:27:20 - Protecting Madonna
1:28:29 - Finding Missing and Trafficked People
1:31:29 - Finding Purpose After the Military
1:33:26 - Anger, Addiction, and Nearly Taking His Own Life
1:35:04 - How Studying the Bible Changed Him
1:38:52 - PTSD, TBI, and Veteran Suicide
1:42:06 - Why Veterans Need Buddy Checks
1:44:04 - The Turning Point in His Recovery
1:46:02 - Psychedelic Therapy and Faith
1:52:08 - The Difficult Transition Out of Special Operations
1:56:55 - Audience Questions
1:58:52 - RRC Selection Compared to Delta Force
2:01:03 - Shooting and Training Inside RRC
2:03:19 - RRC vs. Other Reconnaissance Units
2:07:02 - A Possible Hypersonic Aircraft Encounter
2:11:29 - How the Omega Program Worked
2:18:44 - Military Freefall from 35,000 Feet
2:22:19 - The MP7 and Special Operations Weapons
2:24:31 - Closing Remarks

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As reports of a much larger U.S. military campaign against Iran emerged, the Trump administration abruptly paused the strikes and shifted back toward diplomacy. We break down whether the threat of escalation was a negotiating strategy, why sanctions continue to fail, Iran's asymmetric advantages, dwindling U.S. missile stockpiles, and what happens next in one of the world's most dangerous conflicts.
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00:00 ? Start
02:42 ? Why Sanctions Keep Failing Against Iran
06:48 ? How the IRGC Beats Western Economic Pressure
12:22 ? Can Diplomacy Ever Work with Tehran Again?
16:00 ? Was the Massive U.S. Strike Threat a Bluff?
18:23 ? Saudi Arabia's Push to Stop a Wider War
20:59 ? The Credibility Problem Facing the Trump Administration
23:26 ? America's Last Truly Successful War?
24:33 ? China's Soft Power vs. America's Hard Power
27:12 ? What Happens if the U.S. Hits Iran's Infrastructure?
31:44 ? Iran's Asymmetric Strategy Is Working
36:49 ? Are We Running Out of Patriot Missiles?
41:31 ? Is the War Being Used to Move Financial Markets?
47:50 ? Predictions: Where Does This Conflict Go Next?
51:07 ? Turkey's Rising Influence & Final Thoughts

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Jay Morton discusses his career in the British Parachute Regiment and the Special Air Service (SAS), including deployments to Afghanistan, the challenges of SAS selection, and the realities of life in one of the world's premier special operations units. He also reflects on his transition to civilian life, climbing Mount Everest, and the lessons he's carried with him since leaving the military.
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00:00 - Start
01:32 - Why He Joined the British Parachute Regiment
05:00 - Inside British Paratrooper Selection
10:20 - First Deployment to Afghanistan
14:17 - First Major Firefight
17:42 - Surviving Sangin Valley
22:39 - How Combat Changes You
25:19 - Coming Home from War
31:01 - The Hidden Cost of Special Operations
35:04 - Deciding to Attempt SAS Selection
37:25 - The Brutal SAS Selection Process
44:01 - Breaking His Back During Selection
48:47 - Escape & Evasion & Interrogation
52:14 - Becoming an SAS Operator
59:12 - Life Inside the SAS
1:01:24 - Hunting Taliban IED Networks
1:04:13 - HALO Jumps into Afghanistan
1:10:48 - Hunting High-Value Targets
1:13:01 - Was the Afghanistan War Worth It?
1:17:55 - Covert Deployments Around the World
1:24:30 - Leaving the SAS Behind
1:32:01 - Building a New Life After the Military
1:37:43 - Climbing Mount Everest
1:43:43 - The World's Greatest Mountains

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We sit down with former U.S. Navy submariner and defense analyst Thomas Shugart to examine the rapidly shifting military balance between the United States and China, from Taiwan invasion planning and shipbuilding to missile stockpiles and the future of Indo-Pacific deterrence. We also explore whether America is prepared for a prolonged conflict with China and why Beijing may be far closer to that goal than many realize.
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00:00 Start
01:50 China's Military Pressure Is Increasing, Not Slowing
03:38 Why the PLA Is Building a Different Military Than America's
07:18 Does China's Lack of Combat Experience Matter?
10:41 Why Hasn't China Invaded Taiwan Yet?
13:58 Would the U.S. Actually Defend Taiwan?
17:32 Can Diplomacy Reduce the Risk of War?
20:21 The First & Second Island Chains Explained
25:27 China's Special Operations and Fifth Column Threat Inside Taiwan
28:04 Rare Earth Minerals, Seabed Mining & Military-Civil Fusion
30:58 America's Shipbuilding Problem in a Long War
34:01 China's Military Doctrine and "Active Defense"
39:04 Can the Pentagon Innovate Fast Enough?
43:15 China's Allies, Overseas Bases & Global Logistics
48:29 Missile Stockpiles, Air Defenses & Preparing for a Pacific War

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We break down the latest phase of the U.S.-Iran war, from dwindling interceptor stockpiles and the fight over the Strait of Hormuz to Iran?s nuclear leverage and the limits of American military power. We also examine Ukraine?s attacks on Russian supply ships bound for Iran, growing anger across the Middle East, and whether smarter sanctions, covert action, and diplomacy can still bring the war to an end.

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00:00 ? Start
02:20 ? Can the United States Still Win This War?
05:29 ? The Nightmare of Attacking Pickaxe Mountain
09:02 ? Why Military Force Cannot Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
11:08 ? Strangling the IRGC?s Money and Supply Lines
13:31 ? America?s Dangerous Missile and Munitions Shortage
17:53 ? Iran Wants a Nuclear Weapon?and Holds the Leverage
22:53 ? Risking American Pilots as Advanced Weapons Run Low
25:15 ? How the Midterms Could Decide the Iran War
27:49 ? Anger and Anxiety Across the Middle East
32:22 ? The Confusing US?Saudi Nuclear Agreement
40:36 ? Dysfunction Inside the National Security Process
46:05 ? Ukraine Attacks Russian Supply Ships Bound for Iran
48:13 ? A Smarter Strategy for Breaking the Iranian Regime
56:13 ? Inside Andy Milburn?s New Book on the Gaza War

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Luis Saucedo recounts his journey from the streets of Baghdad to high-value target raids in Afghanistan as a sniper in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He shares stories of brutal firefights, near-death experiences, and life inside one of America?s most elite combat units. Luis also reflects on the injury that ended his career, the difficult transition out of the military, and his new mission helping veterans rediscover purpose and brotherhood.


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00:00 ? Start
01:02 ? How 9/11 Put Him on the Path to War
05:57 ? Iraq in 2004: Welcome to the Wild West
13:00 ? Baghdad During the Bloodiest Years of the War
17:48 ? The Night Their Outpost Was Nearly Overrun
23:12 ? The Haunted Iraqi Base No One Wanted to Enter
31:15 ? The Brutal Moment That Pushed Him Toward Regiment
40:58 ? From Ranger Selection Straight Into Combat
42:41 ? Surviving the Ruthless Culture of Ranger Regiment
50:29 ? Brawls, Booze and Life Behind the Brown Fence
01:07:16 ? Inside the Ranger Sniper Selection Process
01:15:31 ? Hunting High-Value Targets as a Ranger Sniper
01:31:05 ? When the Afghanistan War Began Feeling Pointless
01:34:50 ? Learning He Wasn?t as Good a Shooter as He Thought
01:40:18 ? Inside the Army?s Controversial SFAB Experiment
01:53:21 ? Running Sources and Watching Spies in Kurdistan
02:01:29 ? The Injury That Ended His Military Career
02:10:08 ? Turning Combat Veterans Into School Protectors
02:17:31 ? Why So Many Veterans Struggle After Leaving
02:26:50 ? Rebuilding the Brotherhood After the War

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This week we trace four decades of American intelligence failure in Iran, from the 1953 CIA coup against Mossadegh through the 1979 embassy takeover that wiped out our human network overnight. Jonathan Hackett walks us through Stuxnet, the JCPOA, the 2019 rollup of our entire asset network, and why we're now dependent on Israeli intelligence to tell us what's happening underground.
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00:00 - Start
02:04 - Before 1953: the Qajars, the Constitutional Revolution, and Sykes-Picot
09:07 - Why Iranians haven't ruled themselves since Islam arrived
12:42 - Operation Ajax: Mossadegh nationalizes the oil and the CIA moves in
18:02 - Khomeini in exile: tapes, France, and the promises he made
20:38 - The MEK, Jundallah, and the separatist groups nobody agrees with
28:31 - Would removing the regime plunge Iran into civil war?
34:13 - The Shah's Westernization push and the rise of Shia fanaticism
40:16 - 1979: the embassy, the shredded documents, and losing every asset
43:52 - Saddam's invasion is what made the revolution real
46:42 - Backing both sides: the US strategy in the Iran-Iraq war
50:35 - Iran-Contra and Operation Eagle Claw
53:09 - Hezbollah's real origins: Berkeley, Amal, and the Israeli occupation
01:02:38 - A.Q. Khan, Israel's undeclared arsenal, and the 2003 nuclear announcement
01:09:31 - Stuxnet: five countries, a USB drive, and jumping the air gap
01:14:20 - Building the JCPOA and what Trump's withdrawal actually accomplished
01:19:39 - 2019: how the entire US spy network in Iran was rolled up
01:22:50 - Why we went in this time, and the eight men in the room
01:29:19 - No end state: where this leaves us and why carriers can't secure Hormuz


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This week we break down the collapsed ceasefire and week two of American strikes on Iran, from the deaths of US service members in Jordan to the Chinese navigation system suddenly making Iranian missiles far more accurate. We get into why the air campaign can't achieve its goals, the intelligence gaps limiting US targeting, Saudi Arabia's controversial nuclear agreement, and the vulnerability of Gulf desalination plants. The uncomfortable conclusion: Iran is going to get the bomb, ground troops aren't a real option, and this is now entirely about the Strait of Hormuz.
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00:00 Start
02:47 Why the air campaign strategy isn't working
05:03 Iranian missiles are suddenly hitting: the China GPS factor
08:04 High-value assets at risk and why Hormuz is the real objective
10:07 Targeting explained: why bridges, bases, and tit-for-tat strikes
12:30 The Jordan strike, American deaths, and the coming US response
14:49 Intel limits: what we can't hit and why
17:15 Holding back cyber: saving the exquisite tools
20:47 Stuxnet blowback and how Iran built its cyber capability
22:57 Escalation options: Pickaxe Mountain, the Houthis, Bab el-Mandeb
26:36 Saudi Arabia's balancing act and the 123 nuclear agreement
29:57 "Iran will get the bomb" ? accepting the new red line
39:11 Mick Mulroy joins: who's feeding Iran targeting data
41:19 Desalination plants as targets and the Gulf's water vulnerability
50:50 What are our actual options?
53:45 The ground troops question: a Vietnam-like commitment
59:44 Israeli and US elections could reset everything
01:03:28 Hezbollah vs. the Iraqi militias ? the real threat
01:07:13 Criticism, hate mail, and wrap-up

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We speak with retired Green Beret Dave Harris about his path from the 82nd Airborne to 3rd Special Forces Group, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa. We also get into Special Forces selection, crisis-response missions, CQB training, and how he transitioned into training law enforcement after leaving the Army.

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00:56 ? Growing Up in Richmond, California
02:29 ? Black Hawk Down and Joining the Army
05:05 ? Arriving at the 82nd Airborne During the Iraq War
07:03 ? Deciding to Attempt Special Forces Selection
10:11 ? SFAS and the ?Never Quit? Mentality
14:06 ? Becoming an 18 Bravo in 3rd Special Forces Group
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19:27 ? Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Pakistan?s President
20:52 ? Transitioning Into Advanced Special Operations
22:32 ? Afghanistan, Human Intelligence, and Building a Remote Base
26:21 ? Rocket Attacks on the Afghan Fire Base
30:03 ? Developing a Strategic Source in Afghanistan
31:30 ? Returning to Afghanistan With Almost No Dwell Time
34:29 ? Green-on-Blue Attacks and the Reality of Combat
37:30 ? The Path Into the Crisis Response Force
43:50 ? Joining the CRF and Training for Hostage Rescue
49:10 ? Taking Over the Africa Crisis Response Mission
59:56 ? Deploying Into a Civil War to Protect an Embassy
01:06:32 ? Planning Emergency Operations in Nigeria
01:12:49 ? Teaching Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat
01:16:35 ? Leaving the Army and Training With Vortex Optics
01:20:12 ? Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Dave Harris


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We break down the renewed fighting with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and whether the U.S. has any realistic military or diplomatic path forward. We also get into NATO, Ukraine?s air defense needs, the defense industrial base, and why America keeps spending more while producing less.

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00:00 ? Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham
04:44 ? Iran Escalates Attacks Across the Middle East
07:19 ? Is U.S. Deterrence Against Iran Failing?
09:04 ? Can Military Force Reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
12:30 ? Iran?s Leadership Divide and Nuclear Ambitions
14:10 ? What Military Options Does the U.S. Have?
16:19 ? The Danger of Targeting Iran?s Leadership
19:09 ? Iranian Threats Against President Trump
21:02 ? Air Force One, Security Threats, and Intelligence
22:27 ? What Happens With Iran After the Midterms?
24:25 ? Intelligence Leadership and the New DNI Confirmation Hearing
25:17 ? Will America?s Allies Help Against Iran?
31:03 ? Building an International Coalition to Pressure Iran
34:06 ? How a Maritime Coalition Could Isolate Iran
37:43 ? Bears, Bison, Moose, and Surviving Montana
41:35 ? Could Ukraine Produce Its Own Patriot Missiles?
42:53 ? Why Time May Be Running Out for Putin
45:22 ? Is America Running Out of Missiles?
46:28 ? The Pentagon?s $1 Trillion Defense Spending Problem
47:52 ? Why the U.S. Defense Industry Is So Slow to Innovate
50:47 ? Can Congress Pass the Massive Defense Budget?
52:23 ? The Pentagon?s ?Budget Dust? Problem
53:01 ? Final Thoughts and Closing

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We speak with retired FBI agent Wayne Barnes about his career in counterintelligence, from undercover work with the Black Panthers and a hidden Nixon assassination plot to debriefing Cold War defectors and recruiting Soviet intelligence officers. We also dig into his book A Traitor in the FBI, the hunt for a Russian mole inside the Bureau, and the tradecraft, deception, and lucky breaks that shaped the case.
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01:16 ? Debriefing Cold War Defectors
02:28 ? Wayne Barnes? Origin Story
07:13 ? Penn State, Villanova, and the Road to the FBI
14:08 ? Early FBI Career Before Quantico
17:39 ? The Undercover Black Panther Operation
26:38 ? The Compton Vetting Test
29:52 ? Bill Cosby, Backstopping, and the Cover Story
31:23 ? George H.W. Bush and the UN Recognition Play
35:59 ? The Hidden Nixon Assassination Plot
39:22 ? Debriefing Defectors and the CIA-FBI Divide
42:49 ? Ion Pacepa and the Romanian Intelligence Collapse
45:33 ? Courtship: CIA and FBI Working Together
48:08 ? Country Music, Cover Legends, and Recruiting Soviets
53:06 ? The FBI Mole Hunt Begins
59:21 ? The Mission: Get a Russian to Identify the Mole
01:04:25 ? Robert Hanssen, Breach, and What the Movie Missed
01:07:03 ? Setting the Stage at the Santa Monica Film Festival
01:11:17 ? Hollywood Help, Polly Platt, and Backstopping Ivan
01:20:03 ? Staging the First Visual Contact
01:25:43 ? Who ?Ivan? Was and Why He Mattered
01:28:58 ? The Poolside Setup That Made Contact Possible
01:35:35 ? Why Cold Pitches Don?t Work
01:42:24 ? What Happened After Ivan Pointed Out the Photo
01:48:38 ? Brian Kelley, False Leads, and Dead Drop Maps
01:52:52 ? Why the Case Almost Disappeared
01:58:23 ? Robert Redford, Three Days of the Condor, and Real-World Fallout
02:06:37 ? What Spy Movies Get Wrong
02:09:01 ? A Traitor in the FBI and Final Thoughts


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Jack Murphy joins us to break down his new High Side investigation into JSOC?s planned mission to recover highly enriched uranium from Iran, a raid some insiders compared to ?Eagle Claw 2.0.? He explains why the operation would have required far more than a small special operations team, the risks of fighting in a CBRN environment, and why the mission may have been too dangerous to greenlight.
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00:00 - Inside JSOC?s Planned Iran WMD Raid
01:21 - Why Some Called It ?Eagle Claw 2.0?
03:41 - Why Getting Into Iran Was Only Half the Problem
04:46 - Not a Quick Hit: Why This Required 1,000+ Troops
06:40 - Moving Highly Enriched Uranium Out of Iran
07:37 - Fighting Through a CBRN Environment
08:04 - The Libya WMD Plan That Foreshadowed Iran
09:55 - The Limits of Small Special Operations Teams
11:10 - Why JSOC Wanted to Capture the Uranium
12:29 - The Dirty Bomb Risk of Leaving Material Behind
14:56 - Why Trump Did Not Greenlight the Raid
18:14 - JSOC vs. CENTCOM Tensions Over the Mission
20:37 - Iran?s Air Defenses and MQ-9 Reaper Losses
25:20 - JSOC?s Counter-WMD Mission Before 9/11
32:10 - Pakistan?s Fear of a U.S. Nuclear Weapons Raid
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We break down Ukraine?s deep strike campaign inside Russia, the fight over Crimea, and whether Moscow?s war machine is starting to crack under pressure. We also get into the NATO summit, Trump?s unpredictable foreign policy process, Iran?s reconstitution after the ceasefire, and the growing split between the U.S. and Europe.
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00:00 ? Start
01:22 ? Ukraine?s Deep Strikes Inside Russia
04:28 ? MAGA?s Shift on Ukraine and Israel
05:13 ? Russia?s Fuel Supply Gets Hit
08:38 ? Russia?s Grinding War in Donbas
11:51 ? The Kerch Bridge and Crimea?s Symbolic Value
15:09 ? Ukraine Is Isolating Crimea
17:22 ? The Next Major Russian Energy Target
19:18 ? Trump?s Calls With Putin and Zelensky
20:26 ? Russia?s Political Theory of Victory
21:54 ? U.S. Policy Confusion Before the NATO Summit
24:22 ? Turkey, the F-35, and the S-400 Problem
26:12 ? Europe Braces for U.S. Troop and Asset Cuts
28:17 ? European Allies Reading Truth Social for Policy
30:49 ? NATO, Ukraine Aid, and the Iran War Fallout
31:43 ? U.S. Bases, Europe, and Access for War
34:44 ? Iran Exposes the U.S.-Europe Split
37:53 ? Access, Basing, and Overflight Problems
40:21 ? Iraq, Iran, and Selling a War
46:40 ? Intelligence Failures and Political Bias
50:47 ? What to Expect From the NATO Summit
54:38 ? Iran Rebuilds While Negotiations Drag On
57:09 ? Why Sanctions Relief Helps Iran Reconstitute
58:54 ? NATO?s Goals: Defense Spending, Ukraine, and Turkey
01:01:44 ? Trump?s Unpredictable Foreign Policy Process
01:03:07 ? The Broken NSC Process
01:07:14 ? Closing Plugs and Final Thoughts

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We speak with journalist Colin Freeman about covering wars from Iraq and Somalia to Ukraine, including his own kidnapping by Somali pirates and the early days of Russia?s full-scale invasion. We also dig into his book The Mad and the Brave, the foreign volunteers who joined Ukraine?s International Legion, and the chaos, courage, and darker realities they faced on the front lines.
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01:26 ? Colin Freeman?s Path Into Journalism
05:28 ? Going Freelance to Cover Iraq
08:09 ? The Reality of Freelance War Reporting
11:26 ? Kidnapped by Pirates in Somalia
17:46 ? Covering the Opening Days of the Ukraine War
21:21 ? Taking the Train Into Besieged Kyiv
24:14 ? Meeting Ukraine?s Foreign Volunteers
32:04 ? Fantasists, Screamers, and the Yavoriv Missile Strike
36:36 ? Douglas Carter and the Chaos of the Front Line
42:04 ? Hugh Lee and the Shock of Ukraine?s Battlefield
49:08 ? Pez and the Hunt for a Front Line
55:19 ? Pez?s Near Capture on a Dnipro Island
59:30 ? Foreign Volunteers Captured by Russia
01:05:22 ? Torture in a Russian Black Site
01:14:05 ? Mariupol, Azovstal, and John Harding
01:25:45 ? The Bizarre POW Release and Roman Abramovich
01:31:40 ? Ryan O?Leary, Chosen Company, and Jack Knight
01:37:15 ? The Dark Side of the Legion
01:48:47 ? Did Ukraine?s Foreign Legion Actually Matter?
01:52:50 ? Could the West Have Built a Better Legion?
01:58:40 ? The Mad and the Brave and Closing Thoughts
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original air date 12/1/23
Michael Vickers joins us to discuss his path from 10th Special Forces Group to the CIA, including Cold War missions, Berlin tradecraft, Grenada, Beirut, and Ground Branch. We also get into the covert war in Afghanistan, the Reagan Doctrine, working with foreign partners like Pakistan and China, and how the U.S. helped drive the Soviet Union out by all means available.

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00:00 ? Start
02:19 ? Michael Vickers? Origin Story
03:39 ? 10th Special Forces Group During the Cold War
07:14 ? Berlin, Detachment A, and Denied-Area Tradecraft
08:28 ? Training With Man-Portable Nuclear Weapons
12:30 ? OCS, Panama, and 7th Special Forces Group
15:16 ? Embassy Rescue Prep and the RST Mission
21:16 ? Leaving Special Forces for the CIA
22:27 ? CIA Training, Suriname, and the Road to Grenada
26:16 ? First Combat in Grenada
30:33 ? Beirut, Hezbollah, and Failed Policy
33:49 ? Ground Branch and the Afghanistan Assignment
40:31 ? How the Afghan Covert Action Program Evolved
45:12 ? ?By All Means Available?: Defeating the Soviets
50:45 ? Blowpipe, Stingers, and Escalating the War
53:12 ? Selling the Strategy to Foreign Partners
56:18 ? Working With Chinese Intelligence
01:00:07 ? The Soviet Withdrawal From Afghanistan
01:03:32 ? Reagan Doctrine and the Global Irregular War
01:10:21 ? CIA Covert Action vs. Special Forces
01:18:23 ? China, the New Cold War, and U.S. Power
01:30:38 ? Cyber Attacks as Acts of War
01:37:09 ? Chips, Rare Earths, and Protecting U.S. Infrastructure

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This week we break down the collapse of the Iran ceasefire talks, the escalating tit-for-tat strikes between Tehran and Washington, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz, and why the current MOU may be far more fragile than it appears. We also dive into the war in Ukraine, Russia's growing military and economic problems, the future of NATO support, and what these developments could mean for the broader geopolitical landscape
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00:00 ? Start
01:13 ? Iran-U.S. Strikes and the Ceasefire Falling Apart
02:43 ? Israel-Lebanon Deal and Hezbollah?s Role
03:58 ? CENTCOM?s Alternate Route Through Hormuz
05:20 ? Why the U.S. Should Stop Giving Iran Financial Incentives
07:58 ? Could an International Coalition Reopen the Strait?
09:06 ? Why Any Iran Deal May Be Built on Shaky Ground
12:46 ? A UN-Backed Hormuz Coalition?
17:33 ? Oil Prices, Futures Markets, and the Real Risk Still Ahead
21:01 ? Would the U.S. Really Pull Forces Away From Iran?
24:05 ? The MOU?s Impossible Terms
25:51 ? Why Public Negotiations Make the Deal Harder
27:43 ? Trump?s Rhetoric and the Iran Negotiation Dynamic
32:20 ? The Broken NSC Process and Bad Foreign Policy Planning
36:57 ? Ukraine Starts Hitting Deeper Inside Russia
38:22 ? Russia?s Meat Grinder Is Running Out of Meat
43:04 ? Poland, the Baltics, and Russia?s Influence Operations
47:22 ? Russia?s Fuel Shortages and Ukraine?s Oil Infrastructure Campaign
49:26 ? General Donahue Pushed Out of Europe
52:35 ? Final Thoughts and Closing Plugs

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Brad Colbert, retired Marine Force Recon veteran and one of the real Marines behind Generation Kill, joins us to talk about his path into the Corps, recon selection, 9/11 while forward deployed, Camp Rhino, and the early days of the war in Afghanistan.
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04:08 ? Rough Childhood and the Road to the Marines
11:06 ? Recon Selection and the Recon vs. Force Recon Divide
15:52 ? Okinawa, MEUs, and a Rare Marine Port Call in China
22:37 ? 9/11 While Forward Deployed
25:25 ? Camp Rhino and the Longest Amphibious Assault
32:31 ? First Real Recon Missions in Afghanistan
40:34 ? Afghanistan Lessons and the Ramp-Up to Iraq
50:00 ? Iraq Mission Changes: Recon Marines as Shock Troops
55:54 ? Crossing the Berm on Iraq D-Day
59:07 ? Evan Wright, the Embedded Reporter, and Generation Kill
01:21:16 ? The Royal Marines Exchange
01:29:04 ? Fallujah 2007 and ?Garrison Combat?
01:48:39 ? HBO?s Generation Kill and the Legacy of the Story
01:58:37 ? Leaving the Corps for the Intelligence Community
02:15:05 ? Closing Thoughts: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

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We break down the Iran MOU, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon?s role in the deal, and why the panel sees the agreement as a major strategic win for Tehran and a serious problem for Washington.
We also dig into Iran?s nuclear program, Hezbollah, U.S. military messaging, bad battle-damage assessments, and whether the United States still has any real leverage left in the next 60 days of negotiations.
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00:00 ? Start
03:26 ? Iran?s Strategy After the MOU
09:16 ? Iran?s Resistance Economy and Regime Survival
14:42 ? The Art of a Bad Deal
19:56 ? The Missing NSC Process
24:49 ? Proxies, Ballistic Missiles, and the JCPOA Problem
31:42 ? Verification, HEU, and the Lebanon Fuse
36:42 ? Pentagon ?Happy Math? and Bad BDA
48:12 ? A Possible Clandestine Nuclear Program
54:50 ? Iranian Leadership Splits and the Search for Moderates
01:01:11 ? Can the Strait of Hormuz Be Reopened by Force?
01:07:23 ? CENTCOM, Military Advice, and Strategic Failure

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Stephanie Rotolo joins us to talk about her path from Mortuary Affairs and MP work to joining the Cultural Support Team program and deploying to Afghanistan with Special Operations Forces. She breaks down CST selection, working with Afghan female tactical platoons, going out on missions with ODAs, and how those experiences shaped her later work in Civil Affairs across West Africa.
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07:20 Mortuary Affairs and working at Dover
12:53 ROTC, commissioning, and becoming an MP
17:04 MP life in Germany and barracks chaos
25:31 Discovering the Cultural Support Team program
28:14 CST selection and Ranger-led training
33:08 Cultural training and preparing for Afghanistan
38:11 Training Afghanistan?s Female Tactical Platoon
48:00 Operations with ODAs, Rangers, and JSOC
58:00 Coming home, reintegration, and CST program gaps
1:04:36 Smokey the deployment dog
1:12:10 Switching to Civil Affairs and language school
1:15:18 West Africa missions in Senegal and Benin
1:26:30 Naples, the reserves, Altru, and final reflections


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Frank retired from ATF in 2014 after 25 years of service, most of it as a Supervisory Special Agent focused on complex investigations and undercover operations. He personally infiltrated three outlaw motorcycle gangs and supported undercover operations targeting the Outlaws MC, Hells Angels MC, Pagans MC, Warlocks MC, and others while also serving in leadership roles across ATF, OCDETF, HIDTA, and the Undercover Branch in Washington, D.C. He later advised USSOCOM, DoD, DIA, and Special Operations Forces on signature reduction, cover, and law enforcement support for domestic training operations.

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00:00 Start
01:37 Frank?s Youngstown roots and path to law enforcement
06:18 Mobbed-up Youngstown and getting hired by ATF
11:49 Learning undercover work in violent 1990s Columbus
18:49 What happens when undercover agents get arrested
24:42 Backstopping, aged cover, and smarter gang vetting
33:31 Frank?s first biker-gang infiltration
46:25 Outlaw motorcycle club culture explained
52:28 Inside the Brothers MC investigation and takedown
1:05:07 Moving to Las Vegas for the Vagos case
1:18:49 The home invasion order and undercover boundaries
1:33:41 ATF?s undercover branch and the Aryan Brotherhood case
1:43:47 Creating the Order of Blood cover club
2:13:18 Aryan Brotherhood, prison gangs, and outlaw biker politics
2:35:59 Listener questions, ATF politics, Waco, Sons of Anarchy, and final reflections

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We break down the latest Iran deal rumors, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Hezbollah?s role in Lebanon, and whether any new agreement can realistically improve on the JCPOA. We also dig into broader U.S. foreign policy failures, the risks around Iran?s enriched uranium stockpile, and the national security implications of Anthropic, AI export controls, and the emerging AI arms race.
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02:15 ? Iran?s Leaked Deal Points
05:10 ? War, Ceasefire, and Sanctions Whiplash
09:46 ? Why Lebanon Matters in the Iran Deal
13:46 ? Hezbollah?s Role in Regional Peace
16:03 ? The Strait of Hormuz Insurance Crisis
22:09 ? Why the UAE May Pay Billions
25:14 ? Iran?s Hidden HEU Stockpile
29:56 ? Why the U.S. Struck Iran Again
33:36 ? Can a New Deal Beat the JCPOA?
40:01 ? Why U.S. Foreign Policy Keeps Failing
47:26 ? Anthropic, AI, and National Security

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Taamir Ransome joins The Team House to discuss his path from the 82nd Airborne to EOD, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and eventually Delta Force, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He also opens up about getting blown up repeatedly, the toll of the job, writing Mind of a Soldier, and the brutal reality of transitioning out of the military after a career in special operations.
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01:08 ? Growing up, wanting to be a rapper, and joining the Army
03:20 ? Radar repair, the 82nd Airborne, and signing up after 9/11
06:15 ? Deploying to Fallujah and getting attached to the battalion commander?s PSD
10:47 ? Trying for Special Forces, failing land nav, and finding the EOD path
13:15 ? EOD school, explosives training, and why it was the hardest school he attended
18:04 ? An 18-month EOD deployment in Mosul during the height of the IED fight
21:15 ? Standing up the 28th EOD Company to support the Ranger Regiment
25:01 ? First deployment with Ranger Battalion and learning SOF EOD on the fly
28:51 ? Afghanistan, mountain warfare, booby-trapped rooftops, and Ranger casualties
31:30 ? Getting blown up, warning the commander, and clearing a path for the medevac
35:40 ? Helicopter shot down in Kandahar and taking fire after the crash
39:20 ? Selection for Delta Force and the EOD role inside the unit
43:18 ? In-extremis EOD training, hostage rescue, and going through OTC
50:22 ? Life inside the unit, combat deployments, Syria, ISIS, and booby-trapped warfare
01:15:03 ? Writing Mind of a Soldier, leaving the military, and struggling with transition
01:20:01 ? The VA, veteran mental health, suicide, and being ?functionally messed up?
01:35:04 ? Helping enlisted veterans transition, hiring bias, TBI, and service dogs


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Mike Yeagley joins me to break down how mobile devices, ad tech, commercial location data, and data brokers create major OPSEC risks for service members, case officers, and anyone working in national security. He explains how adversaries can buy or exploit pattern-of-life data, why privacy settings often don?t go far enough, and what the future of tradecraft looks like in an age of ubiquitous technical surveillance.
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00:25 ? Mobile devices, ad tech, and the OPSEC risk to operators
03:14 ? Commercial location data and how adversaries can target U.S. personnel
04:57 ? Why privacy settings don?t actually protect your data
07:12 ? Ad IDs, GPS toggles, and how apps still resolve your location
10:33 ? Could Iran use commercial data to target U.S. troops?
14:19 ? How adversaries buy data through brokers and proxies
19:25 ? Why regulating the data economy is so difficult
22:10 ? How commercial data erodes tradecraft and operational ambiguity
29:24 ? What case officers and operators can do to reduce digital exposure
36:17 ? Ubiquitous technical surveillance and the future of human intelligence
41:45 ? Russia and Iran using gaming platforms, crypto, and gig-style tasking
47:24 ? Near-real-time data buys, pattern-of-life tracking, and final thoughts


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Mick Mulroy and Jonathan Hackett break down the latest on the Iran war, including the stalled ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Israel and Hezbollah, sanctions, and whether the U.S. air campaign has created more strategic problems than it solved. They also dig into Israeli spying concerns, the ODNI shakeup after Tulsi Gabbard?s exit, and how Russia and Iran are using gaming platforms, crypto, cyber, AI, and new tech to reshape modern intelligence work.
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"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
00:00 ? Start / Eyes On crew checks in and the Iran war remains in a holding pattern
01:22 ? Iran ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz, and what the U.S. can?t give away
04:39 ? Iran?s survival mode, internet access, China, Russia, and waiting out the U.S.
07:29 ? Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, and why no side may actually want the same deal
08:45 ? The blockade, Iranian capital flight, and why sanctions may hit the people more than the regime
12:16 ? Was the Iran air campaign a strategic mistake?
16:24 ? Why America keeps winning battles but losing wars
21:15 ? Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and the consequences of bad policy objectives
24:59 ? Ceasefire rumors, weak negotiations, and Iran?s experienced diplomatic team
30:27 ? Could covert action and unconventional warfare bring regime change in Iran?
37:14 ? DIA raises concern over Israeli spying on the U.S.
46:16 ? Tulsi Gabbard out, ODNI shakeup, and whether intelligence could be politicized
55:46 ? Russia and Iran recruiting teenagers through gaming platforms and crypto
58:00 ? Cyber, AI, quantum computing, and the future of intelligence work
01:07:38 ? Whitefish Security Summit, Patreon, and closing thoughts

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Former Army officer and CIA operations officer Delbert Roll joins us to discuss his path from Third Special Forces Group to the Agency, including joining CIA just before 9/11 and working counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan. He breaks down CIA training, running sources, building targeting packages against al-Qaeda, working with JSOC and indigenous forces, and the realities of protecting assets in the field.
The episode also covers covert action, counterintelligence, counter-WMD work, teaching at the Farm, CIA bureaucracy, writing after retirement, and the bizarre CIA gold bar scandal.
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00:00 ? Start / Delbert Roll joins The Team House
01:10 ? Growing up in Pennsylvania and joining the Army
07:06 ? Third Special Forces Group, Africa missions, and comms work in the 1990s
15:09 ? Leaving the Army and trying to join the FBI before the CIA
16:04 ? Joining CIA three weeks before 9/11
21:09 ? The day after 9/11 and CIA?s shift toward counterterrorism
23:46 ? Moving from analyst to operations officer
25:20 ? CIA training and ?Ranger School for your brain?
30:42 ? First Afghanistan tour and arriving at a forward operating base
33:22 ? Running a source operation against a senior al-Qaeda target
39:13 ? Building a targeting package without GPS coordinates
44:40 ? Airstrike decision, protecting assets, and the target slipping away
48:54 ? Working with JSOC and indigenous forces to shut down rat lines
52:47 ? CIA support to conventional Army units in Afghanistan
56:17 ? Language training, European posting, and traditional case officer work
01:04:25 ? Covert action, liaison partners, and gathering intelligence through proxies
01:05:05 ? Counterintelligence, recruiting foreign officers, and disrupting Russian operations
01:09:07 ? Counter-WMD work and handling sources without being the technical expert
01:12:50 ? Teaching at the Farm and training future CIA officers
01:22:29 ? CIA bureaucracy, NSA comparisons, and publication review problems
01:27:58 ? Recruiting, technology, and learning how to talk around classified subjects
01:28:57 ? From CIA officer to fantasy, spy, and horror novelist
01:43:42 ? CIA gold bars, non-traditional payments, and final thoughts


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In this in-depth interview, former Green Beret Mike Taylor shares his expert insights on the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, focusing on Iran, Hezbollah, and U.S. strategies. We explore historical context, regime change tactics, and potential paths forward for peace and stability.
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00:00 Start
01:12 Current Situation in Iran and the Middle East
02:55 Historical Context of U.S.-Iran Relations
10:25 Strategies for Regime Change in Iran
15:48 Political Dynamics and Military Strategy
19:15 The Role of Technology in Modern Warfare
25:52 Conclusion: The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations
26:25 The Impact of Protests and U.S. Response
28:43 The Role of Diplomacy and Military Expertise
30:25 Hezbollah's Influence and Regional Dynamics
32:35 The Complexity of Israeli-Palestinian Relations
35:46 The Need for Regime Change in Iran
39:41 Negotiating with Iran: Challenges and Realities
44:05 The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations and Regional Stability

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The guys break down the still-unresolved Iran ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, possible sanctions relief, and whether the U.S. is about to reward Tehran just to return to the status quo. They also dig into nuclear inspections, Iran?s hardliners, Israel?s push deeper into Lebanon, Hezbollah?s drone threat, and the political bind Trump now faces.
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00:00 ? Start 
01:32 ? Strait of Hormuz crisis and why it affects the entire world
04:08 ? What should Iran get for reopening the Strait?
07:20 ? Rewarding Iran, global chokepoints, and the precedent for other countries
09:23 ? Highly enriched uranium, China, Kazakhstan, and monitoring problems
12:00 ? Why the U.S. should be pushing internet access into Iran
13:59 ? Trump?s options, sanctions relief, and the backlash to ?JCPOA 2.0?
16:18 ? Did the Iran war actually improve anything for the U.S. or Iranian people?
20:31 ? Trump?s political bind, gas prices, and whether there are any good options left
24:01 ? What the U.S. and allies could realistically do to reopen Hormuz
29:29 ? Why allies may not want to risk lives for a war the U.S. started
31:51 ? Nuclear inspections, Iran?s hardliners, and why Tehran may want nukes more than ever
34:38 ? Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon and the symbolism of Beaufort Castle
38:50 ? Hezbollah, drones, and Israel?s fear of losing freedom of movement
42:13 ? Israeli politics, Gaza, Netanyahu, and the limits of military force
46:15 ? CIA executive arrested with gold bars, cash, and luxury watches
50:22 ? How did he get through CIA security screening and internal oversight?
53:05 ? Counterintelligence concerns and how CIA tech officers support operations
56:24 ? NDAA Section 224 and proposed U.S.-Israel military/tech integration
01:00:34 ? Counterintelligence concerns, Title 10 limits, and what the bill actually does
01:02:35 ? Knicks, Trump at MSG, Patreon, and closing thoughts

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Former British Foreign Office official Chris Merritt joins us to discuss his time as a diplomat in Iraq, Gaza, and Jerusalem, including Basra?s deteriorating security situation, Iranian-backed militias, Hamas, the Fatah split, and the realities of doing diplomacy in war zones. He also breaks down how those experiences shaped his later work as a trauma psychologist and spy novelist, including Committed and his new book Octagon.
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00:00 ? Start / Chris Merritt joins The Team House
01:02 ? Growing up near London, languages, and the road toward foreign service
05:03 ? Learning Arabic and getting drawn into Middle East geopolitics
06:08 ? Applying to the British Foreign Office and surviving the assessment process
10:10 ? First Foreign Office job and wanting something more active
12:18 ? Volunteering for Iraq and deploying to Basra in 2005
17:04 ? Britain?s role in southern Iraq and the worsening IED threat
19:03 ? Diplomatic work in a war zone: gathering ground truth in Basra
23:47 ? Iranian-backed militias, helicopter shootdowns, and the badger conspiracy
27:41 ? ?Aggressive diplomacy? and working alongside the British military
30:05 ? Rockets, mortars, and watching Basra deteriorate
32:53 ? SAS contacts, close protection, and hostile-environment training
39:15 ? Jerusalem, Gaza, and working the Palestinian side of the conflict
43:53 ? Hamas wins elections, the Fatah split, and Gaza?s power struggle
47:26 ? Trying to understand Hamas without being allowed to talk to them
50:07 ? The Alan Johnston kidnapping and negotiating through Gaza intermediaries
51:40 ? Why the Israel-Palestine conflict felt increasingly impossible to solve
57:17 ? Israel?s rightward shift, Gaza after October 7, and the future of the region
01:01:37 ? Returning to London, Gulf policy, and shifting toward psychology
01:05:25 ? Leaving the Foreign Office and retraining as a trauma psychologist
01:17:15 ? From diplomacy and trauma work to writing novels
01:22:29 ? Octagon: MI6, SAS, terror plots, and writing authentic spy fiction
01:24:21 ? Why spy thrillers are having a resurgence
01:27:53 ? Committed, Octagon, where to find Chris, and closing thoughts

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Jack Murphy, Sean Naylor, and Zach Dorfman break down the hidden world of JSOC non-official cover operatives ? the military?s version of deep-cover spies ? and reveal how elite units conducted clandestine missions in places like Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. The episode dives into secret front companies, undercover tradecraft, failed training exercises, and why modern surveillance and AI may be making human espionage obsolete.
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00:00 ? JSOC?s Secret Spy Program Exposed
02:40 ? How Delta Force Built Deep-Cover Networks Overseas
03:38 ? Inside America?s Secret War in Lebanon
06:17 ? Why U.S. Intel Worked With Drug Smugglers & Terrorists
11:53 ? How JSOC Trains Real-Life Undercover Operatives
13:50 ? Why Special Operators Fail at Acting Civilian
16:59 ? The ?Pedophile Van? Training Disaster Explained
19:42 ? CIA NOCs vs JSOC NOCs: The Real Difference
27:54 ? The Legendary Delta Operative Known as ?The East European?
36:06 ? The Secret U.S. Mission That Infiltrated Iran
45:14 ? Fake Retirements, New Identities & Spy Cover Companies
50:48 ? Is AI & Surveillance Killing Human Espionage?

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The guys break down the proposed Iran ceasefire extension, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, frozen assets, sanctions relief, and whether the war actually left the U.S. or the Iranian people better off. They also dig into Gulf security concerns, Israel and Hezbollah, the political backlash from Iran hawks, and what the conflict means for U.S. military posture in the Pacific.
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"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
00:00 ? Start / Memorial Day, sacrifices, and the Eyes On crew checks in
02:17 ? Iran ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz, and the proposed MOU
04:28 ? What the U.S. and Iran actually appear to have agreed to
06:44 ? Sanctions relief, frozen assets, and the political backlash from Iran hawks
09:19 ? Did the Iran war actually leave America better off?
11:20 ? Iran?s economy, IRGC resilience, and pressure on ordinary Iranians
13:13 ? Gulf states, UAE concerns, and regional support for a ceasefire
15:52 ? Lebanon, Hezbollah, Israel, and unresolved ceasefire complications
18:31 ? How the Gulf may rethink security after the Iran war
20:27 ? Strait of Hormuz tolls, mines, insurance rates, and reopening risks
23:29 ? Highly enriched uranium, verbal commitments, and Trump?s political problem
27:21 ? Did the U.S. misunderstand the political reality of the war?
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48:32 ? Russia?s massive strike on Kyiv and Ukraine?s deep-strike momentum
49:31 ? Ukraine?s air defenses, Russian hypersonics, and civilian resilience
56:56 ? U.S. silence on Russia?s attack and Europe?s role going forward

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Former CIA targeting officer Brittany Butler joins us to discuss her path from a small town in Georgia to the CIA, where she helped build target packages against extremist networks in Iraq and Afghanistan. She breaks down what targeting officers actually do, the realities of working with detainees and liaison partners, and how the fight evolved from AQI toward ISIS and Taliban senior leadership.
Brittany also talks about burnout, leaving the agency to focus on family, her work supporting Afghan women, and how those experiences shaped her spy novels The Syndicate Spy and The Patriot?s Daughter.
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00:00 ? Start / Britney Butler joins The Team House
02:06 ? Growing up in Georgia and wanting a life overseas
02:39 ? Embassy internship in Paris and first getting noticed by CIA
07:57 ? Applying to CIA and going through the recruitment process
10:06 ? Lifestyle polygraphs, clearance stress, and ?confessing? too much
14:15 ? From case officer track to CIA targeting officer
15:09 ? The post-9/11 rise of targeting officers
16:16 ? Training as a targeter and learning the job under pressure
19:09 ? Iraq: building target packages against Sunni extremist networks
21:21 ? Sitting across from detainees and calling out their lies
23:48 ? Why people joined terrorist groups: coercion, money, and ideology
27:19 ? AQI, Iraq, and seeing the threat evolve toward ISIS
28:22 ? Moving to Afghanistan-Pakistan and targeting senior leadership
32:46 ? Taliban safe haven, Pakistan, and why the war wasn?t going away
37:10 ? Kill/capture, recruitment, drone strikes, and how targeting changed
37:46 ? Liaison missions and high-threat meetings without U.S. security
41:44 ? Marriage, family, and balancing CIA work with home life
45:25 ? Burnout, maternity leave, and deciding to leave the agency
48:11 ? Afghan women?s rights work and the start of her writing career
52:24 ? The Syndicate Spy and writing women into power in the Middle East
55:46 ? The Patriot?s Daughter, Russia, disinformation, and civil war fiction
59:16 ? CIA tradecraft in fiction and publication review
01:01:00 ? Book tour, where to find Britney, and closing questions
01:02:20 ? Khost, UBL, fallen CIA officers, and final reflections


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Gary Linderer is the publisher of Behind the Lines, a magazine that specializes in US military special operations. He served in Vietnam with the LRPs of the 101st Airborne Division, earning two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star with V device (for valor), the Army Commendation Medal with V device, and two Purple Hearts.

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00:00 ? Start / Vietnam LRP veteran Gary Linderer joins The Team House
01:05 ? Growing up with a WWII pilot father and trying to become a military aviator
03:46 ? Arriving in Vietnam and volunteering for the 101st Airborne LRPs
08:46 ? What LRPs did: long-range recon, helicopter insertions, and working far beyond friendly lines
12:41 ? First patrol: immediate contact with a suspected Chinese communist fighter
20:31 ? Life inside the LRP company: small teams, stand-downs, and constant readiness
23:37 ? The Nui Ke mission: rocket belt patrols, mortars, and air support
29:42 ? Night insertion back into Nui Ke and escaping under heavy .51-caliber fire
36:04 ? November 20th heavy-team mission against the 2nd NVA Regiment
43:30 ? Claymore ambush, killing an NVA major, and recovering the map case
49:53 ? Enemy explosive wipes out the team and the fight to keep everyone alive
55:27 ? Medevac under fire and the reaction force rescue
01:08:45 ? Returning from the hospital as one of the ?old guys? in the unit
01:12:14 ? Search-and-rescue mission for downed helicopters near Firebase Tomahawk
01:26:36 ? LRP weapons: M16s, CAR-15s, Swedish Ks, shotguns, and ammo loadouts
01:29:59 ? Coming home from Vietnam, getting married, and carrying the war back with him
01:35:50 ? LRPs becoming Rangers and fighting to preserve the LRP legacy
01:38:22 ? Writing the books: letters home, reunions, and documenting the LRP experience
01:48:03 ? Silver Star, Ranger legacy, helicopter pilots, books, and final thoughts

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In this episode, Dee and Marc Polymeropoulos analyze recent geopolitical events including the China Summit, Iran tensions, and the new US counterterrorism strategy. They explore the implications of diplomatic moves, military actions, and strategic failures, offering insights into current US foreign policy and military operations.
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World War II Pacific veteran Arthur Lewis joins us to look back on a remarkable life, from growing up in Brooklyn and training on classified Navy radar systems to serving aboard LSM-238 during the Iwo Jima campaign. He shares firsthand memories of the landing force, Japanese prisoners, ship damage, mine sweeping after the war, and the humanity he witnessed in the middle of combat.
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00:34 ? Growing up in Brooklyn, adoption, and Brooklyn Tech before the war
04:40 ? Why Arthur joined the Navy instead of being drafted into the Army
06:03 ? Navy boot camp, electronics training, and learning secret radar systems
12:34 ? Classified radar work and waiting for a Pacific assignment
16:22 ? Assigned to LSM-238 and fixing radio gear before deployment
21:05 ? Pearl Harbor, landing training, and preparing for the invasion force
28:54 ? Marines, the armored bulldozer, and the tense trip toward Iwo Jima
32:54 ? Arriving off Iwo Jima: battleships, air attacks, and the landing
37:00 ? Taking Japanese prisoners and seeing humanity in the middle of war
40:55 ? Getting wounded, climbing aboard a transport, and finally getting a real meal
47:36 ? Ship damage, Pearl Harbor repairs, and mine sweeping after the war
55:41 ? UCLA, Hughes Aircraft, and working on early airborne radar systems
01:09:04 ? Becoming a lawyer and building a 50-year criminal defense career
01:15:43 ? Arguing a search-and-seizure case before the U.S. Supreme Court
01:32:57 ? The Whitey Bulger case, retiring from law, and reflections at 100 years old


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David Carmichael joins us to discuss his memoir Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar, tracing his life from growing up in missionary communities across West Africa to surviving abusive boarding schools and eventually finding his way into the U.S. Army. He breaks down his path through 5th Special Forces Group, the old Q Course, Somalia, HUMINT work, Korea, and the mindset that shaped a career spent largely out of the spotlight.
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00:51 ? Growing up as a missionary kid in West Africa
03:18 ? Life near Timbuktu: mud huts, no electricity, and isolation
04:17 ? Sent to boarding school at six years old
07:10 ? Abuse, censorship, and surviving missionary boarding schools
10:26 ? Returning home, moving schools, and culture shock in America
13:16 ? Leaving strict religion behind and joining the Army
15:01 ? Chasing Special Forces and finding a path into 5th Group
20:48 ? The old Q Course, Camp Mackall, and earning the Green Beret
24:09 ? Somalia MTT: training local forces after the Soviets left
28:29 ? Selection, HUMINT training, and becoming a military ?Grey Man?
34:26 ? Family life, Korea, Panmunjom, and dealing with North Koreans
44:42 ? DCI award, retirement, and choosing family over promotion
48:27 ? Building a scuba and military gear business after the Army
52:03 ? Reconnecting with family and lessons from his father
54:31 ? Writing Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar
58:15 ? Business lessons, honesty, and closing thoughts


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The guys break down the latest chaos in the Iran war, from the shaky ?ceasefire? and Strait of Hormuz tanker stops to drone strikes, air defense gaps, and the global economic fallout. They also dig into the reported Israeli base in Iraq, covert action options, whether the U.S. goal is a non-nuclear Iran or regime change, and how China and Russia could exploit the crisis.
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00:31 ? Iran ?ceasefire,? tanker stops, UAE strikes, and Project Freedom fallout
04:17 ? Middle East air defense gaps and the drone threat allies are worried about
06:05 ? Why Patriot and THAAD struggle against cheap Iranian drones
08:20 ? The hidden global economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis
10:37 ? Israel?s reported base in Iraq and the sovereignty debate
14:09 ? Preemptive self-defense, international law, and Israel?s Iraq history
15:38 ? Iran war endgame: Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a tougher JCPOA
20:42 ? Why the Trump administration?s Iran diplomacy looks stuck
22:58 ? Right-wing pressure on Trump to resume the war
24:00 ? Covert action, regime change, and arming Iranian opposition groups
29:06 ? Non-nuclear Iran vs. regime change: what is the actual U.S. goal?
31:51 ? U.S. intelligence gaps, Israeli HUMINT, and the Iran collection problem
37:11 ? Trump-Xi summit: China?s leverage over Iran and the U.S.
41:04 ? Russia?s drone support to Iran and the growing Ukraine-Iran link
44:59 ? Ukraine turns the tide and trolls Putin?s Victory Day parade
50:05 ? Drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and why the West needs to catch up
51:59 ? Iran?s ?white SIM cards,? internet control, and regime surveillance
54:15 ? Could a U.S.-backed satellite internet network break Iran?s information blockade?
01:01:00 ? Whitefish Security Summit, books, Patreon, and closing thoughts

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Former Navy SEAL Joe Taverner joins us to discuss his career from joining the Navy before 9/11 to deployments in the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS. He breaks down hunting Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga, working with Polish GROM in Baghdad, the Battle of Najaf, and the 2016 Battle of Tel Skuf where Charlie Keating was killed in action.
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01:08 ? Joining the Navy in 1999 and choosing the SEAL Teams
03:31 ? 9/11 during workups and the war becoming real
05:31 ? First deployment: the Philippines, Zamboanga, and Abu Sayyaf
10:27 ? Hunting Abu Sabaya and the boat interdiction mission
13:24 ? From pre-9/11 FID missions to real combat deployments
16:41 ? Iraq 2004: working with Polish GROM in Baghdad
19:46 ? The Battle of Najaf and fighting through urban combat
24:04 ? Iraq 2007: Haditha, partner forces, and the SEAL Teams evolving
31:10 ? Afghanistan 2009: Khost, partner forces, and the CIA base attack
36:08 ? Afghanistan 2014: the Tangi Valley, firefights, and tribal realities
40:12 ? Iraq 2016: Mosul, ISIS, and the Battle of Tel Skuf
48:43 ? Charlie Keating killed in action and the medevac under fire
51:13 ? Leading after loss: keeping the platoon focused after Charlie?s death
01:04:52 ? Transitioning out of the military and finding the next mission
01:07:13 ? Directed energy weapons, laser defense, and the future of counter-drone warfare
01:20:31 ? TBI, veteran recovery programs, Home Base, and closing thoughts


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Former NSA and CIA analyst Alma Katsu joins us to discuss her career in intelligence, from the analog era of NSA and early hacking programs to CIA work on social media, disinformation, and emerging technology. She also breaks down how real intelligence work differs from Hollywood spy fiction, and how her experiences shaped novels like Black Vault and her upcoming book on Havana Syndrome.
This episode also digs into Iraq War planning, the failure of Phase Four strategy, AI, propaganda, tech regulation, and the challenges women faced inside the intelligence community.
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05:54 Critique of Military Policy and Leadership
11:48 War Powers and Congressional Authority
17:58 Resumption of Military Activity and Regional Dynamics
23:54 Iran's Economic Resilience and Military Strategy
29:53 Influence of Think Tanks and Diplomatic Strategies
38:25 Understanding Iran's Strategic Position
40:59 Iran's Asymmetric Warfare Tactics
45:20 Potential Iranian Responses to US Military Actions
49:04 The Role of the National Security Council
52:58 US Military Presence in Europe and Its Implications

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Combat veteran Ryan O'Leary joins us to discuss his journey from the Army National Guard to fighting alongside Kurdish forces against ISIS in Iraq, working with Iranian Kurdish insurgent groups, and later experiencing the war in Ukraine firsthand. Ryan breaks down the realities of insurgency warfare, Kurdish resistance movements, and why modern conflicts are being transformed by drones, surveillance, and battlefield transparency.
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00:00 ? Start 
01:25 ? Growing up in Iowa and joining the Army National Guard
03:25 ? Iraq deployment: FOB security and disillusionment with the war
04:20 ? Afghanistan in RC Pactia: first firefights and combat patrols
05:45 ? Ambushed on day one and surviving RPG attacks
08:50 ? Why Afghanistan felt minor compared to later wars in Kurdistan and Ukraine
09:35 ? Going AWOL to fight ISIS with the Kurds in Iraq
11:40 ? Watching U.S. airstrikes outside Erbil as ISIS closed in
13:20 ? Joining the Peshmerga with almost no process or paperwork
15:00 ? Fighting across Iraq with Kurdish and Iranian Kurdish units
16:20 ? The Kurdish-Iraqi civil war around Kirkuk explained
18:40 ? Taking tank fire from Iraqi Abrams tanks during the fighting
21:10 ? Mortar teams, ATGMs, and chaos on the Kirkuk front
24:00 ? Kurdish independence, Kirkuk oil, and Iran?s role in the conflict
27:00 ? U.S. weapons ending up with Iranian-backed militias and PMUs
29:00 ? Meeting Iranian Kurdish fighters and deciding to work with them
32:10 ? Living in the Qandil Mountains with Kurdish insurgents
34:20 ? Kurdish separatism, Mahabad, and dreams of independence
39:10 ? Life with Iranian Kurds: morale, culture, and surviving in the mountains
41:45 ? Learning insurgency warfare from the inside
43:20 ? Why insurgencies are nearly impossible to defeat
47:55 ? Could Iranian Kurds actually help overthrow Tehran?
53:20 ? Why regime change in Iran was always unrealistic
01:02:00 ? Early Ukraine war experiences and how drones changed everything
01:14:30 ? FPV drones, trench warfare, and why modern combat is now transparent
01:28:00 ? What Western militaries still don?t understand about drone warfare
01:40:30 ? Surviving artillery, drone drops, and constant surveillance in Ukraine
01:55:00 ? Why infantry movement is becoming nearly impossible on the modern battlefield
02:07:00 ? Foreign fighters in Ukraine: motivations, strengths, and problems
02:18:00 ? Corruption, logistics, and the reality behind the Ukrainian war effort
02:31:00 ? Lessons from Iraq, Kurdistan, and Ukraine for future U.S. wars
02:42:30 ? China, Taiwan, and how drones could reshape the Pacific battlefield
02:54:00 ? Why small units and adaptability matter more than ever
03:05:00 ? The psychological toll of nonstop drone surveillance and attrition warfare
03:15:30 ? Final thoughts on the future of warfare and where conflict is heading

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Chad McCoy served in the Air Force for over 22 years, 18 of which with the 24th STS. (24th Special Tactics Squadron). Chad has been on 17 deployments the majority of which with JSOC and earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. 

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00:00 ? Start 
01:20 ? Growing up in Hawaii and chasing the special operations dream
08:30 ? Pararescue history: Korea, Vietnam, and saving pilots under fire
11:00 ? CCTs, PJs, JTACs, and how Air Force Special Tactics works
14:30 ? Inside 24th STS: JSOC support, combat rescue, and tier-one assets
21:00 ? 9/11 in Okinawa and trying to get into the war
24:20 ? Trying out for 24th STS and puking through selection
27:30 ? U-2 pilot rescue in Korea and recovering classified gear
34:00 ? PJ pipeline: water confidence, scuba, Airborne, SOCM, and Green Team
48:00 ? First real gunfight and learning lethal decision-making
53:00 ? Humanity in war: prisoners, ethics, and combat medicine
58:30 ? Back-to-back Iraq and Afghanistan deployments
01:05:00 ? Heavy casualties, compartmentalization, and refusing to process trauma
01:17:30 ? Captain Phillips, Somali pirates, and maritime missions
01:25:00 ? Safe houses, low-vis work, and the ?non-sexy? side of SOF
01:35:00 ? Tier-one medics, Navy vs. Army units, and staying sharp
01:44:30 ? Running Green Team and learning a different kind of leadership
01:53:30 ? How selection changed: diversity of thought and building better operators
01:56:00 ? Losing GWOT experience and preparing for the next fight
02:00:00 ? Innovation, failure, and why the military struggles to adapt
02:07:30 ? Army vs. Navy tier-one culture and mission differences
02:10:00 ? Special Reconnaissance, AFSOC?s future, and contested environments
02:16:00 ? Retirement, depression, and losing purpose after the military
02:18:00 ? Building a low-cost cruise missile after leaving SOF
02:25:00 ? Life after combat and why conventional troops deserve more respect
02:34:45 ? Veteran mental health, VA failures, and alternative treatments
02:38:00 ? Closing thoughts


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We break down the latest on the Iran conflict, the stalled diplomacy, and why the Strait of Hormuz has become Tehran?s most powerful bargaining chip. We dig into whether the U.S. or Israel would actually resume military operations, how Iran?s internal power struggle is shifting toward harder IRGC control, and what that means for any future nuclear deal.
This episode also covers the War Powers Act, covert action options, Hezbollah?s future in Lebanon, and why Washington may be heading toward a long and painful strategic stalemate.
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01:30 ? Strait of Hormuz, stalled diplomacy, and where the Iran war stands, VBSS operations, maritime blockade, and U.S. pressure on Iran
03:40 ? Why diplomacy matters more than ?mowing the grass? militarily
06:00 ? Why a new Iran nuclear deal must be better than the 2015 JCPOA
08:40 ? Inside Iran?s political factions: moderates, reformists, and hardliners
10:30 ? Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC, and why the regime may be getting worse
12:00 ? Does anyone actually want military operations to restart?
15:40 ? The Strait of Hormuz as Iran?s new ?nuclear weapon?
18:00 ? Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the push to break Iran?s regional proxy network
24:00 ? Trump?s political problem: can he accept compromise with Iran?
27:40 ? War Powers Act, Congress, and whether the U.S. can legally keep fighting
30:20 ? Using the Iraq AUMF and ?self-defense? to justify more strikes
38:20 ? What?s really happening in the Strait of Hormuz right now
39:30 ? U.S. intelligence collection inside Iran and the regime power struggle
43:00 ? Covert action, influence ops, and what the U.S. should be doing quietly
46:00 ? Who should the U.S. actually negotiate with inside Iran?
50:00 ? Can Vahidi remove rivals and sabotage any nuclear agreement?
52:20 ? If bombing resumes, is Vahidi target number one?
53:00 ? Red Sox collapse, Whitefish Security Summit, and closing thoughts

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Former British intelligence officer Julian Fisher joins us to break down the real world of espionage, from MI6 tradecraft and denied-area operations to private intelligence work across Africa and conflict zones like Congo and Sierra Leone. He shares how intelligence officers build cover, recruit allies, and survive dangerous situations where a single decision can mean life or death.
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01:00 ? British intelligence, MI6, and the Official Secrets Act
05:20 ? Childhood in Birmingham, family tragedy, and early hardship
11:30 ? The Iranian nurse who taught Julian the power of allies
15:00 ? Getting into Oxford and building social capital
20:00 ? Winston Churchill?s grandson and learning influence early
27:20 ? City of London finance, class, and becoming a chameleon
35:30 ? Leaving finance for British intelligence
38:00 ? Iraq War intelligence, David Kelly, and resigning on principle
45:30 ? Moving into private intelligence and corporate security
49:00 ? Tim Spicer, Sandline, Sierra Leone, and private military myths
55:00 ? Head of Africa: Congo, mining clients, and ground-truth intel
59:50 ? AK-47 in Kinshasa: using cover to survive
01:28:45 ? Somalia, a mortar attack, and surviving by minutes
01:46:15 ? How Think Like a Spy turns tradecraft into leadership lessons
01:51:40 ? Final thoughts, book info, and where to find Julien

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Jeff Man is a respected Information Security expert, advisor, evangelist, and co-host on Paul?s Security Weekly and Tribe of Hackers. He is currently serving in a Consulting/Advisory role for Online Business Systems. Jeff had over 37 years of experience working in all aspects of computer, network, and information security, including cryptography, risk management, vulnerability analysis, compliance assessment, forensic analysis and penetration testing. He is a certified NSA Cryptanalyst and he previously held security research, management and product development roles with the National Security Agency, the DoD and private-sector enterprises. He was also part of the first penetration testing ?red team? at NSA. For the past 20 years, Jeff has been a pen tester, security architect, consultant, QSA, and PCI SME, providing consulting and advisory services to many of the nation?s best known companies.


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This episode features a deep discussion on the current geopolitical tensions, focusing on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and US foreign policy strategies. Experts analyze military, diplomatic, and economic aspects, providing insights into potential outcomes and strategic considerations.
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05:09 The Straits of Hormuz: A Critical Flashpoint
10:03 Military Options and Diplomatic Challenges
15:11 Negotiation Dynamics and Regional Implications
20:11 The Role of U.S. Forces and Strategic Considerations
24:55 Economic Consequences and Global Reactions
29:56 Future Scenarios and Policy Recommendations
39:55 The Complexities of U.S.-Iran Relations
44:00 U.S. Interests vs. Regional Dynamics
49:01 Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Hypocrisy
54:58 The Role of Covert Action in National Security
58:49 Iranian Propaganda and Its Impact
01:02:07 Cultural Commentary and Political Satire
01:02:57 Information Warfare and Military Strategy
01:06:02 The Role of Congress in Military Engagements
01:10:04 The Unitary Executive Theory and Its Implications
01:11:55 Reflections on Military Service and Political Accountability
01:15:02 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Discussions

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MACV-SOG veteran Ed Wolcoff joins us to share firsthand stories from some of the most dangerous covert missions of the Vietnam War, operating deep behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia. He breaks down what it was really like leading recon teams under constant threat, from brutal ambushes and chaotic extractions to the realities of high-casualty operations.
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"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
00:00 ? Start 
01:20 ? From ROTC to MACV-SOG: choosing the war within the war
05:30 ? Orders to SOG: getting selected and heading to Vietnam
10:00 ? First days in-country: FOB2, Kontum, and SOG reality
15:30 ? Inside SOG missions: Laos, Cambodia, and the Ho Chi Minh Trail
20:30 ? Casualty rates and the brutal truth of SOG operations
24:45 ? Early leadership failures and lessons learned fast
30:00 ? Taking over the team: leadership under pressure
36:00 ? First combat missions: insertions and immediate contact
40:30 ? Ambush at Tango 7: walking into an NVA base
48:00 ? Teammate wounded: chaos, trauma care, and survival
55:00 ? Extraction under fire: helicopters, AA, and weather
01:05:00 ? Fighting off the LZ: near-death exfil moments
01:10:30 ? Becoming team leader without formal training
01:20:00 ? Leading recon teams: Montagnards and team dynamics
01:30:00 ? Calling in B-52 strikes and adapting on the fly
01:45:00 ? Intelligence failures and command breakdowns
02:00:00 ? Recon vs exploitation forces: how the mission evolved
02:15:00 ? Hard lessons from SOG that still apply today
02:30:00 ? Medal of Honor stories and insane mission accounts
02:37:30 ? Final thoughts, books, and closing

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This episode explores the future of warfare, focusing on drone technology, countermeasures, AI ethics, and innovative military strategies. Guests with special operations backgrounds discuss current challenges and solutions in modern combat, emphasizing rapid innovation and technological adaptation.
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00:00 Start
01:04 Countering Drone Threats
07:50 The Role of Electronic Warfare
12:27 Innovation in Military Tactics
16:05 AI and Autonomous Targeting
22:43 Ethics in Drone Warfare
24:45 The Technology Behind Drones
26:58 Drones in Communication and Coordination
35:50 Innovations in Tactical Employment
38:02 The Role of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
39:11 Maritime Capabilities and Underwater Drones
41:22 Debating the Future of Aircraft Carriers
47:23 Political Polarization and Defense Budgeting
51:47 The Need for Innovation in Military Technology
54:20 Lobo Tactical and Training Innovations
01:01:58 Addressing Child Soldiering Issues

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This episode covers the latest developments in Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran-US negotiations, the potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the implications of recent military and diplomatic actions. Experts analyze the strategic, legal, and economic aspects of these complex issues, providing insights into future scenarios.

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00:00 Start
03:58 Negotiation Dynamics with Iran
09:49 Military Strategies and Naval Blockade
20:00 Legal Implications of Military Actions
24:53 Economic Consequences of Conflict
29:59 Military Effectiveness and Intelligence Assessment
33:48 Questioning Military Oversight and Accountability
36:38 Challenges in Battle Damage Assessment
39:40 Skepticism Towards Military Reports
41:20 The Role of Military Leadership
48:58 Strategic Military Movements and Blockades
55:23 Diplomatic Failures and Negotiation Dynamics
01:01:19 The Complexity of U.S.-Iran Relations

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