Podcasts about adversaries

The United Kingdom's national resilience is a critical pillar of its security in an increasingly volatile global environment. As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly with adversaries such as Russia, the UK faces multifaceted threats that target its centres of gravity: key societal, economic, and infrastructural elements that underpin national stability. These centres include critical national infrastructure (CNI) such as telecommunications, water, energy, and social cohesion, which are vital to the functioning of modern society. In response to these threats, defence primes have advocated for investments in ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems, often citing Israel's Iron Dome as a model for protecting against missile and drone attacks. However, the UK's geopolitical and geographical context differs significantly from Israel, rendering direct comparisons problematic. While GBAD systems have a role, they are not the primary solution to the UK's immediate threats, which are more likely to involve hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, and disruptions to CNI rather than conventional missile barrages. This essay examines the challenges to UK national resilience, the limitations of GBAD as a solution, recent events targeting UK vulnerabilities, and the broader strategies needed to bolster resilience within the NATO framework. Understanding Centres of Gravity and UK Vulnerabilities In military and strategic theory, centres of gravity are the critical capabilities or assets that, if disrupted, significantly weaken a nation's ability to function. For the UK, these include CNI (telecommunications, energy, water, and transport), economic stability, public trust, and social cohesion. Unlike traditional military targets such as bases or airfields, these centres are civilian in nature but essential to national security. Adversaries seeking to undermine the UK are increasingly likely to employ hybrid tactics - combining cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and economic disruption - to destabilise these assets without resorting to direct military confrontation. Recent events underscore the vulnerability of these centres. In 2024, reports indicated that the UK faces approximately 90,000 cyberattacks daily, many attributed to Russia and its allies, targeting government systems, financial institutions (FSI), and critical national infrastructure (CNI). These attacks aim to disrupt digital infrastructure, steal sensitive data, or sow distrust in institutions. Additionally, suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea in 2024 highlighted the fragility of the UK's international communications networks, which are critical for economic and security functions. Such incidents demonstrate that adversaries prioritise non-kinetic means to degrade the UK's resilience, exploiting its reliance on interconnected systems. The UK's population centres are also vulnerable to disruptions that do not involve missiles. Power cuts, for instance, could paralyse urban areas, disrupting healthcare, transport, and food supply chains. The 2019 UK power outages, though not attributed to hostile action, exposed how a single failure in the National Grid could affect millions, with hospitals and transport systems struggling to cope. Similarly, social media-inspired unrest, as seen in the 2011 London riots and more recently in Southport, illustrates how disinformation or orchestrated campaigns could amplify social tensions, undermining public order. These examples highlight that adversaries can achieve strategic goals by targeting civilian infrastructure and societal cohesion rather than military assets. Defence Primes and the Push for GBAD Systems Defence primes, such as MBDA and Northrop Grumman, have seized on the growing threat perception to advocate for enhanced air and missile defence systems, particularly GBAD. They point to Israel's Iron Dome, which has successfully intercepted short-range rockets and drones, as a case study for why the UK should invest i...

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Main Topics:Russia, China and North Korea are using ChatGPT to influence you — here's how. A new report from OpenAI found foreign adversaries are increasingly using artificial intelligence to power hacking and influencing operations. The report found they were using OpenAI's popular tool ChatGPT. The report showed those adversaries include Russia, China and North Korea. “AI-enabled attacks are becoming more capable and harder to detect,” Daryl Lim, affiliate at the Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence at Penn State University, told Straight Arrow News. “Adversaries can personalize attacks, evade filters and iterate faster than before.”• The Case for AI Loss of Control Response Planning and an Outline to Get Started• Can Humans Devise Practical Safeguards That Are Reliable Against an Artificial Superintelligent Agent?The true cost of cyber attacks - and the business weak spots that allow them to happen. What makes companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Marks & Spencer particularly vulnerable is the way in which their supply chains work.• UK NCSC: UK experiencing four 'nationally significant' cyber attacks every week• Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told• Policyholder Plot Twist: Cyber Insurer Sues Policyholder's Cyber Pros• The Ransomware Pricing Paradox: An Empirical Study of the Six Stages of Ransomware Negotiations. PDF• Paying off cyber criminals no guarantee stolen data won't be published – studySevere Weather: Hurricane Season continues18 Oct: No Kings nationwide protestsQuick Hits:• Peace in Israel and Gaza?• Sen. Peters tries another approach to extend expired cyber threat information-sharing law & Peters & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Critical Cybersecurity Protections• Yet another shutdown and its impact on cybersecurity professionals• Experts: Shutdown Strains Healthcare Cyber Defenses• Is the government shutdown impacting info sharing for healthcare cyber threats? • ICYMI! Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint EP 130. The Evangelist has returned! Cybersecurity Awareness Month and more! • Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia• Anatomy of a Hacktivist Attack: Russian-Aligned Group Targets OT/ICS• Critical networks face unprecedented threat as DDoS attacks are getting shorter and more intense• Belgian PM reported to be among targets of ‘jihad-inspired' drone plot• Oracle E-Business Suite Zero-Day Exploited in Widespread Extortion Campaign

Need for Pentagon Leadership in Fortifying US Infrastructure Against Adversaries Guest Name: Henry SokolskiSummary: Russia is allegedly already waging hybrid war against the EU via cable cutting and cyber assaults, which is expected to reach the US. The US is unprepared organizationally. The Pentagon (Secretary of Defense) should lead hardening and proliferation efforts for targets like the electric grid and nuclear plants, but they are currently resistant to doing so publicly.

Need for Pentagon Leadership in Fortifying US Infrastructure Against Adversaries Guest Name: Henry SokolskiSummary: Russia is allegedly already waging hybrid war against the EU via cable cutting and cyber assaults, which is expected to reach the US. The US is unprepared organizationally. The Pentagon (Secretary of Defense) should lead hardening and proliferation efforts for targets like the electric grid and nuclear plants, but they are currently resistant to doing so publicly. 1960

Patrycja Bazylczyk defines the Golden Dome as a reorientation of US missile defense policy to counter next-generation threats from near-peer adversaries, Russia and China. The defense, which involves a space component (HBTSS), supports the nuclear triad by strengthening deterrence through both denial and punishment. She notes that critics argue the program is unaffordable (estimated $175 billion) and destabilizing, but stresses the need for sustained, bipartisan funding to build the necessary architecture. 1958

Patrycja Bazylczyk defines the Golden Dome as a reorientation of US missile defense policy to counter next-generation threats from near-peer adversaries, Russia and China. The defense, which involves a space component (HBTSS), supports the nuclear triad by strengthening deterrence through both denial and punishment. She notes that critics argue the program is unaffordable (estimated $175 billion) and destabilizing, but stresses the need for sustained, bipartisan funding to build the necessary architecture. 1958

In this episode, Vance Crowe shares a keynote delivered at the inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum for Agricultural Policy in Manhattan, Kansas, honoring Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh's legacy of courageous, civil discourse. Vance unpacks the concept of “worthy adversaries,” explaining how respect and even resentment can guide individuals toward those who sharpen their ideas, and offers practical tools for productive disagreement: steelmanning, providing “click” moments of fascination, asking “how” instead of “why,” saying “tell me more,” and diagramming arguments to debate ideas shoulder-to-shoulder rather than person-to-person. Vance also explores how the Overton window shifts what's thinkable and why humility and openness to change are essential for changing minds.To test these principles, Vance presents a Peter Thiel–style paradox: Washington is correct that America needs more farmers, but mistaken in believing that printing money and transfer payments will secure that future. The argument is made that relentless monetary expansion inflates land and input costs faster than farm returns, and a provocative case is presented that Bitcoin—due to its digital scarcity—may siphon the monetary premium out of farmland over time. Vance challenges listeners to find their own worthy adversaries, articulate their own Peter Thiel paradox, and engage in courageous, curiosity-driven dialogue to keep politics rooted in conversation rather than coercion.

On this episode, Richard & Tyler go over the latest Adversaries from The Void v1.5!Links to Stuff & Things:https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, discusses the evolving landscape of military medicine, particularly focusing on blood transfusion protocols in combat situations. They emphasize the need for optimizing blood management practices, adapting to dynamic conflict environments, and the potential benefits of implementing type-specific transfusions. The conversation highlights the importance of training medics to be independent thinkers and the necessity for systematic approaches in medical decision-making during deployments.TakeawaysWe see a need for optimizing our blood protocol.The conflict environment is becoming more dynamic.Medics need to stabilize patients for longer periods.Type-specific transfusions can increase available blood supply.Training medics to be independent thinkers is crucial.A systematic approach is needed for medical deployments.The benefits of type-specific transfusions may outweigh risks.More tools in the toolbox can enhance medical care.Understanding logistics is vital for blood management.Research is needed to compare transfusion methods.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Speakers01:56 The Need for Optimizing Blood Protocols03:47 Understanding the Evolving Conflict Environment07:48 Tools for Blood Component Management13:31 Implementing Type-Specific Transfusions17:05 Conclusions and Takeaway PointsFor CME credit for this presentation, go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://specialoperationsmedicine.org/⁠⁠For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

    CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 1957 9-15-25 GOOD EVENING.  THE SHOW BEGINS IN TROUBLED AMERICA... FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 915-930 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 930-945 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom 945-1000 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: South Korea's President Accused of Aligning with CCP and North Korea GUEST AND TITLE: Morse Tan, former US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's policies, including a visa waiver for Chinese tourists, which Tan likens to CCP tactics. Tan claims Yoon aligns with the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea, dismantling counterintelligence and attending parades with Putin and Kim Jong-un. He reports Chinese nationals, pro-Yoon, illegally voted, and a third of South Korean police are reportedly CCP operatives. Yoon'sapproval is low, with most Koreans distrusting the CCP and prioritizing the US alliance. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesSUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk, focusing on areas near Pokrovsk. He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies130-1145 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet.1145-1200 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US.1215-1230 Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa, the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTScommanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions.1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition require

HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 1957

HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization.

Stuart Carrera (Senior Consultant, Mandiant Consulting) joins host Luke McNamara to discuss how threat actors are increasingly targeting the VMware vSphere estate, and leveraging in this environment to conduct extortion and data theft. Stuart details why this has become an attractive target, and ways organizations can better engineer detections to respond to this activity. https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/defending-vsphere-from-unc3944https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/vsphere-active-directory-integration-risks

September 3, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses China, Russia and North Korea taking part in a military parade and the US shoots a Venezuelan drug boat.

In this wide-ranging conversation, former CIA senior leader Sheetal Patel warns about the vulnerabilities the U.S. faces from evolving drone threats, drawing lessons from Ukraine's successful deep-strike operations against Russia. She highlights the lack of clear authorities, resources, and interagency coordination for defending against small drone swarms in America. Patel also stresses the crucial role of the private sector in rapidly advancing both drone and counter-drone technologies and underscores the growing counterintelligence risks U.S. companies face from foreign adversaries like China. The discussion extends to U.S.–India relations, where recent tariffs threaten to undermine years of strategic progress against Chinese influence.

The combined transcripts present a comprehensive narrative of a nation facing a multi-front "worldwide battle." The host, Tara, argues that the most significant threat is China, which she alleges is using a "hostage situation" with rare earth minerals to force U.S. concessions, including a massive increase in Chinese student visas. She claims this is part of a deliberate strategy to infiltrate the U.S. with spies and bioweapons. The monologue extends this conspiracy to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is framed as a betrayal to allow China access to the country's mineral wealth, a deal allegedly facilitated by the Biden family. The host also connects these geopolitical struggles to domestic issues, claiming that "Marxist" policies like cashless bail are designed to protect criminals and that "woke" corporate agendas are deliberately stripping American culture of its values. Citing the cases of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and a recent Cracker Barrel controversy, she argues that these issues are part of a coordinated effort to undermine the nation from within. The narrative concludes by portraying President Trump not as a weak leader but as a strategic figure fighting against this "worldwide system" on multiple fronts, from the economy and immigration to foreign policy.

We'll catch up with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area to discuss how Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to western Wisconsin to help one of the Democrats trying to unseat US Rep. Derrick Van Orden. We'll also look into whether US Rep. Bryan Steil is signaling a willingness to help President Trump kill mail-in voting, something used by hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin voters. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

Send us a textHow do you deal with people who do not like you, or want to be around you, or who do not treat you well? What about self-focused people who can't see past themselves to love others, including you? Today we look at an empathy progress scale to learn to see others properly, emotionally, like Jesus sees them. Then we examine the need to be okay with not being liked. The goal isn't to have people treat you better. The goal is for them to find their way in Christ to become better people. The funny thing is, when it is less about you and more about them, you get more joy out of life and have a greater promise of repaired relationships. Daily Bible Devotional (Volumes 1 and 2):Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Sponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487

We can't eliminate rejection from our lives, but it doesn't have the power to keep us from God's best. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses rejection, its causes, and God's acceptance. Leaders like David, Moses, and our Lord Jesus all faced immense rejection in their lifetimes, and Pastor Allen speaks about how God helped each of them overcome. He also shares a few common causes of rejection: broken families, betrayal, and shame. While each of us will be touched by rejection in our lives, we don't have to live in its bondage. We can find freedom through our acceptance into God's Kingdom and His family.

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This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don't Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Nick and The Adversaries: https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News…..-Left AloneOn Friday July 18th Left Alone released a new song called Some Days. This song will be on their upcoming album entitled True To Form. That drops August 8th. You can preorder the album now. let's listen to Some Days.https://open.spotify.com/track/242iuHnU1ZyCGhLwmRcgfw?si=hA_JNS6FSbCU8b34OeBb2w- The Iron Roses On July 17th The Iron Roses released a new song called Class War Cheers Squad.https://open.spotify.com/track/4VP91AQO9Ay9UYE6L3gC4M?si=F8V7eC4cQ5S4EVQcfT6LbQ-MillingtonOn July 18th Millington released a new ep called Better Safe and Sorry. https://open.spotify.com/album/7cNWyF0b1SRzXbXfLYwg6F?si=ohMiwp0XSa-tjNHu0ysFyASka News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab BratsMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Utah is not for sale! Especially not to foreign adversaries, but that didn't stop them from trying to buy strategically important land in Provo.. Representative Candice Pierucci the show to discuss the   concern surrounding these types of sales.

You asked, and we answered. This episode of the Adversary Universe podcast takes a deep dive into questions from our listeners. What did you want to know? Well, a lot about adversaries, but also about career paths and the threat intel space. Tune in to hear the answers to questions like: •        How did you break into the threat intelligence space? •        Who is the first adversary CrowdStrike tracked?  •        Who is an adversary that keeps you up at night and why? •        What was a jaw-dropping moment you experienced in tracking adversaries? •        If you didn't work in infosec, what would your dream job be? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. We'd love to continue hearing from you.   

For years, foreign adversaries have worked to spread misinformation. The German Marshall Fund found that Russia, China and others are becoming more effective at it, targeting state and local governments. North Carolina is one of those targets, and social media is aiding the spread.

Trevor Loudon Reports – Jeffrey Cappella's appearance on Trevor Loudon Reports delivered a stark warning about Russia's covert aggression, Iran's nuclear threat, and the internal battle within MAGA. “The probability of long-term stability and security in the region is very low should the mullah regime stay in power,” he declared, advocating for regime change driven by Iranians with strategic support...

Trevor Loudon Reports – Jeffrey Cappella's appearance on Trevor Loudon Reports delivered a stark warning about Russia's covert aggression, Iran's nuclear threat, and the internal battle within MAGA. “The probability of long-term stability and security in the region is very low should the mullah regime stay in power,” he declared, advocating for regime change driven by Iranians with strategic support...

#NewWorldReport:  THE ADVERSARIES. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1962 MOSCOW

On this episode, Richard & Tyler discuss Chapter 4 of Daggerheart's Core Rulebook!Links to Stuff & Things:https://darringtonpress.com/welcoming-chris-perkins-and-jeremy-crawford-to-our-team/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/https://makerworld.com/en/models/378730-daggerheart-logo-dagger#profileId-278731Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

PREVIEW: Colleague Peter Huessy of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies comments that the Golden Dome proposal changes the calculus for US adversaries such as PRC. More later. 1953

One of us has held off watching The Sun Makers for 48 years. And, now, wishes he still had!

One of us has held off watching The Sun Makers for 48 years. And, now, wishes he still had! The post Doctor Who Adversaries – The Collector first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Two of the world's most powerful men are now battling it out in a very pointed and public feud. It's President Trump versus Elon Musk, and we have late reporting on what could happen next. Plus, unleashing a barrage of drones and missiles, Vladimir Putin launches one of the war's largest air attacks just days after Ukraine brazenly bombed targets inside Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, foreign adversaries have worked to spread misinformation. The German Marshall Fund found that Russia, China and others are becoming more effective at it, targeting state and local governments. North Carolina is one of those targets, and social media is aiding the spread.

We're off to the planet Tara this time, for a fun little romp around the castle.

An emerging strategy from President Trump's Department of Justice is undoing Biden-era policies and pursuing some of the president’s political adversaries. William Brangham discussed more with Carrie Johnson, the justice correspondent at NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Texas Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla shed light on how President Trump's visit to the Middle East is a crucial part of his administration's plan to achieve peace and stability in the region, something he started laying the groundwork for back in 2017. Jimmy talks about how the president is sending a clear message to all nations around the world that America is back and will not be messed with any longer. PLUS, host of the “Jason In The House” podcast Jason Chaffetz stops by to give his take on the media's sudden interest in former President Biden's cognitive issues in the lead-up to his decision to exit the 2024 presidential race. [00:00:00] Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia and announces new deals [00:39:22] New book revelations about Biden's physical decline [00:57:45] Rep. Wesley Hunt [01:16:13] DNC trying to oust David Hogg [01:34:37] Jason Chaffetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Wide World of Cyber podcast Patrick Gray talks to SentinelOne's Steve Stone and Alex Stamos about how foreign adversaries are targeting security vendors, including them. From North Korean IT workers to Chinese supply chain attacks, SentinelOne and its competitors are constantly fending off sophisticated hacking campaigns. This edition of the Wide World of Cyber was recorded in front of a live audience in San Francisco, with Patrick attending via Zoom. The Wide World of Cyber podcast series is a wholly sponsored co-production between SentinelOne and Risky Business Media. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes

Now in its 18th year, the Verizon Business DBIR is one of the industry's longest standing and leading reports on the current cybersecurity landscape. This year's report analyzes more than 22,000 security incidents with victims spanning 139 countries, examining significant growth in third-party involvement in breaches, increases in ransomware and examines the average amounts paid and amount of time to patch vulnerabilities, among many other findings. Segment Resources: - https://www.verizon.com/about/news/2025-data-breach-investigations-report - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir This segment is sponsored by Verizon Business! To read the full Verizon Business 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, please visit https://securityweekly.com/verizonrsac. Over the past two decades, the browser has evolved from a simple web rendering engine to the primary gateway through which users interact with the internet, be it for work, leisure or transactions. In other words, browsers are becoming the new endpoint. Yet, despite the exponential growth of browser-native attacks, traditional security solutions continue to focus on endpoint and network, leaving a large gaping hole when it comes to browser security. SquareX has started the Year of Browser Bugs (YOBB), a yearlong initiative to draw attention to the lack of security research and rigor in what remains one of the most understudied attack vectors - the browser. Learn more about SquareX's Browser Detection and Response solution at https://securityweekly.com/squarexrsac Last Mile Reassembly Attacks: https://www.sqrx.com/lastmilereassemblyattacks Polymorphic Extensions technical blog: https://labs.sqrx.com/polymorphic-extensions-dd2310006e04 There is a growing overlap between endpoint and cloud environments, creating new security challenges. ThreatLocker has recently released innovative solutions designed to protect organizations operating in this space. These include Cloud Control, Cloud Detect, Patch Management, and other advanced security tools tailored to bridge the gap between endpoint and cloud protection. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerrsac to learn more about them! Jason Mical, Field CTO, discusses Devo and Detecteam's integrated solution, which proactively improves security posture by identifying and closing detection gaps. The integration combines Devo's comprehensive threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities with Detecteam's autonomic detection lifecycle platform to continuously validate and improve detection capabilities based on real-world attack scenarios. Solution demo: https://www.devo.com/interactive-demos/devo-detecteam-engineering-confidence-in-threat-detection/ This segment is sponsored by Devo . Visit https://securityweekly.com/devorsac to learn more about them! While the value of identity security remains largely untapped, SailPoint's latest Horizons of Identity Security report reveals that organizations with mature identity programs can bend their identity security-to-value curve and recognize disproportionately higher returns. These programs unlock new value pools and can help address emerging challenges, such as securing machine and AI agent identities. The 2024-25 Horizons of Identity Security report: https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/horizons-identity-security-3 Take the identity security maturity assessment: https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-security-adoption Learn more about SailPoint's Customer Experience Portfolio: https://www.sailpoint.com/customer-success/customer-experience-portfolio This segment is sponsored by SailPoint. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sailpointrsac to learn more about them! Identity has long been the soft underbelly of cybersecurity—but with AI, non-human identities (NHIs), and autonomous agents on the rise, it's now front and center for security teams, the C-suite, and boardrooms alike. Adversaries aren't just hacking systems anymore—they're hijacking identities to slip through the cracks and move undetected in systems. For too long, identity security was treated as interchangeable with IAM—but that mindset is exactly what left critical gaps exposed. Listen to our interview with Hed Kovetz as he unpacks why identity has become today's most urgent battleground in cyber. He'll what you can do about it with an identity security playbook that gives you the upper hand. https://resources.silverfort.com/identity-security-playbook/home https://www.silverfort.com/blog/shining-the-spotlight-on-the-rising-risks-of-non-human-identities/ This segment is sponsored by Silverfort. Visit https://securityweekly.com/silverfortrsac to learn more about Silverfort's IDEAL approach to identity security! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-405

If you're wondering how much leisure time we got out of watching The Leisure Hive, have a listen and find out!

Good Evening: The Show Begins in Kashmir with Alarms That India and Pakistan Are Determined Adversaries.  1862  SKETCH OF KASHMIR VALLEY FROM SOLEIMANS SEAT TO THE NISHAT BAGH  CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 1/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 915-930 2/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 930-945  1/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 945-1000  2/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #INDIA VANCE AND POTUS SUPPORT MODI. SADANAND DHUME, WSJ 1015-1030 #PRC: JIMMY LAI'S FATE. MARK SIMON, GORDON CHANG 1030-1045 #DPRK:  BOLDER. GREG SCARLATOIU 1045-1100 #PRC:MASS LAYOFFS. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BRAZIL AND BRICS AMBITION.  JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 1115-1130 #NEWWORLDREPORT:  ARGENTINA AWAKENS. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 1130-1145 #LEBANON: HEZBOLLAH REMAINS DANGEROUS. DAVID DAOUD, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1145-1200 #GAZA: BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. NOT ERASABLE.   FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #YEMEN: RESIDENT HOUTHIS, RELENTLESS US NAVY. BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1215-1230 #IRAQ: M. SADR SITS OUT THE NOVEMBER ELECTION BAGDAD. BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1230-1245 #CA: HIGH SPEED FAILURE. BILL WHELAN, HOOVER 1245-100 AM #UN: HUMAN RIGHTS AGITPROP. PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION

#Londinium90AD: Gaius & Germanicus admire how POTUS is handling adversaries and allies by emphasizing tribute. Michael Vlahos. Friends of History Debating Society. @Michalis_Vlahos 1872 EXCAVATION ROMAN FORUM

Adversaries and allies alike have been ripping off the United States with “asymmetrical tariffs” for decades. Now, Trump is fighting back. “Whatever a particular country tariffs us, we reciprocate and just mirror image them. In other words, it's their choice, not ours,” VDH says. On this edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson explains the history behind tariffs and how other countries have taken advantage of America's no-tariff policy for years. “It was all predicated in the postwar period. We were so affluent, so powerful—Europe, China, Russia were in shambles—that we had to take up the burdens of reviving the economy by taking great trade deficits,” Victor Davis Hanson says. We can't afford to remain neutral in the trade war that's been happening for decades. “If tariffs are so destructive of their economies, why is China booming?” Victor Davis Hanson asks. If you can't get enough of Victor Davis Hanson from The Daily Signal, subscribe to his official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@victordavishanson7273 He's also the host of “The Victor Davis Hanson Show,” available wherever you prefer to watch or listen. Links to the show and exclusive content are available on his website: https://victorhanson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs on Imported Cars: Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, which he described as the beginning of "liberation day" in America. The discussion covers the complexities and potential impacts of tariffs, including their use as leverage in foreign policy and economic strategy. Ted Cruz supports using tariffs to secure borders and as a tool against countries like China but expresses concerns about long-term economic impacts on American consumers. Pro-Hamas Radicals and Student Visas: The podcast discusses the revocation of student visas for individuals involved in pro-Hamas protests. Ted Cruz emphasizes that while American citizens have First Amendment rights, foreign students on visas do not, and the government has no obligation to allow individuals who support anti-American activities to stay in the country. Foreign Money in Universities: The episode highlights concerns about the large amounts of foreign money, particularly from adversarial nations, flowing into American universities. Ted Cruz discusses the potential for this money to influence American education and politics, advocating for transparency and penalties for universities accepting funds from hostile nations. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.