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Welcome to Securing Our Future, a podcast by New North Ventures where we explore the synergy between commercial and national security sectors to spur innovation. In this episode, host Jeremy sits down with Sharon Weinberger, National Security and Foreign Policy Editor at The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World." Sharon, a seasoned defense reporter, shares her professional journey and insights on DARPA—a key player in technological advancements for national security. From DARPA's role in developing the internet and stealth aircraft to its controversial projects like the Vietnam-era 'Hafnium Bomb,' Sharon delves into how DARPA's missions have evolved over time. She also discusses the challenges of balancing high-risk projects with tangible payoffs and how DARPA can continue to stay relevant amidst growing private sector innovation. Listen in as we explore the future of national security innovation and the lessons learned from DARPA's storied history.00:00 Introduction to Securing Our Future Podcast00:42 Guest Introduction: Sharon's Professional Journey02:47 Exploring DARPA's Early Days and Impact05:48 High-Risk, High-Reward: DARPA's Model and Challenges09:16 DARPA's Successes and Failures21:54 The Future of DARPA and Dual-Use Technologies27:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, has been developing new military technologies for the United States since shortly after the launch of Sputnik in 1957. But Sharon Weinberger, the Washington Bureau Chief for Yahoo News and the author of The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World, says there’s more to the Agency than new weapons and military strategies. DARPA, Weinberger explains, not only incubated the internet, but it has also worked on self-driving cars and extra-sensory perception, and explored the potential for developing super soldiers.

DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, has been developing new military technologies for the United States since shortly after the launch of Sputnik in 1957. But Sharon Weinberger, the Washington Bureau Chief for Yahoo News and the author of The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World, says there’s more to the Agency than new weapons and military strategies. DARPA, Weinberger explains, not only incubated the internet, but it has also worked on self-driving cars and extra-sensory perception, and explored the potential for developing super soldiers.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Sharon Weinberger, the executive editor for news at Foreign Policy. They talk about her new book, "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World." They discuss DARPA's successes and failures, including the internet, drones, Agent Orange, mass surveillance, and its curious relationship with climate science. Follow Sharon: @weinbergersa.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Sharon Weinberger, the executive editor for news at Foreign Policy. They talk about her new book, "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World." They discuss DARPA's successes and failures, including the internet, drones, Agent Orange, mass surveillance, and its curious relationship with climate science. Follow Sharon: @weinbergersa.

SPY Historian Vince Houghton sat down with Sharon Weinberger, national security journalist and author of the book The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency that Changed the World.