Podcasts about Security clearance

Art Keller served in the US Army during Operation Desert Storm and later spent seven years serving in the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Operations, where he worked on cases to block the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and terrorism issues. While at the CIA, he served as a weapons inspector in the Iraq Survey Group, and concluded his time at the CIA as an Acting Chief of Base in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.Since leaving the CIA, he has been a freelance author, commentator, and journalist published in a wide variety of leading media outlets including The Technoskeptic, Forbes.com, Newsweek, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Washington Post, ForeignPolicy.com, CNN's Security Clearance, ValueWalk, Newsmax, the Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) and the CTC Sentinel. He has appeared on CNN, CBS, PBS's News Hour, The National Geographic Channel, and the BBC. He is author of the espionage thriller, “Hollow Strength” about the CIA and Iran's Revolutionary Guard. He is currently working on the sequel to Hollow Strength.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media. 

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We're sharing this episode of our Military Monday series, hosted by ClearedJobs.Net veteran and former recruiter Bob Wheeler. April Martinez, a former Army Arabic linguist and now Associate Director of Resource Management with AT&T, shares insights on security clearances and military transition. She explains how different types of polygraphs—CI vs. Full Scope—impact job opportunities, along with the military's waiver system and the importance of knowing your clearance status. Veterans are encouraged to prepare early, ask questions, leverage job fairs, and understand contingent offers to make their transition smoother and more successful.2:40 Polygraphs are in demand, but it's also a limiting factor, changing where you can go and how you can get there.6:17 The military has a waiver that allows CI polys to work in Full Scope jobs.12:48 Information a veteran needs to know about their security clearance.Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-and-your-military-transition-podcast_ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at rriggins@clearedjobs.net. Sign up for our cleared job seeker newsletter. Create a cleared job seeker profile on ClearedJobs.Net. Engage with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. _

Trump Continues Cleaning Out Deep State Intel Officials, Revokes Security Clearance Of 37 Russiagate Architects

Joyce discusses how Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked the security clearance of several current and former National Security employees due to the "politicizing of intelligence" and the manipulation of information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Improving the security clearance background investigation process continues to be a major priority for government and industry. Several provisions in the fiscal 2026 national defense authorization bill are aimed at expanding the pool of clear talent for more on these efforts federal news networks. Justin Doubleday spoke with the Vice President of Technology Policy and Government Relations at the Professional Services Council, Tim Brennan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can Drazen win the Republican primary by being nice versus someone who is more edge and a bit Trumpian? : https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2025/08/13/drazan-tests-waters-for-2026-run/ Not business friendly? OR unemployment goes up higher than national rate: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2025/08/13/drazan-tests-waters-for-2026-run/ Is Trump leading a successful counterrevolution? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/victor-davis-hanson-trump-is-leading-counterrevolution-left/ Can OR Dems change course to stop decline of families leaving OR or pulling their kids out of public schools? https://www.wweek.com/news/2025/08/13/murmurs-enrollement-projections-sound-alarms/ Hillary and Brennan are dead to rights: https://www.rvmnews.com/2025/08/hillary-clinton-john-brennan-are-dead-to-rights-mike-benz-with-benny-johnson-watch/ Deep state former CIA officer at the heart of Russia Collusion hoax loses full top secret clearance: https://thefederalist.com/2025/08/14/exclusive-pentagon-terminates-security-clearance-of-russia-collusion-hoaxer-susan-miller/ Despite SCOTUS ruling in favor of religious liberty in ObamaCare, Fed judge strikes down exception rule: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/federal-judge-strikes-down-religious-exception-rule-for-obamacare-5901141?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1  

Hour 3 of the Monday Bob Rose on an attempt to maintain security clearance by the Secret Service Director that resigned for failures protecting Pres. Trump in Pennsylvania. Several Senators object to the renewed clearances. Plus the morning's breaking news for 8-4-25.

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. podcast, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Katie Helbling, content creator at ClearanceJobs and host of the Security Clearance Careers podcast. Katie brings her trademark humor and honesty as she discusses how veterans can successfully navigate the security clearance job search after leaving the military.Katie offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ClearanceJobs platform and explains how it differs from other job boards like USAJobs and LinkedIn. Learn why creating your profile early—before your out date—is crucial, how to maintain your clearance status under the new two-year policy, and what recruiters are really looking for when hiring cleared professionals.Topics include:Building a strategic job search timelineTranslating military skills for civilian hiring managersBusting myths about “automatic” job placement for senior leadersThe power of niche platforms in federal and defense employmentKatie's sassiest memes and why humor is a powerful transition toolWe also explore ClearanceJobs' ecosystem: job groups, newsletters, virtual bootcamps, and new initiatives like FedWork.net and ClearanceJobsBlog.com.Whether you're six months out or just getting started, this episode will give you real tools and advice to succeed in your post-military career journey.

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Dr. Paul Alexander Liberty Hour – If his wife gets security clearance so as to sit at his side to ensure he does not drink or cavort with other women, then we, the US, would have fallen to depths unseen before. Fire Pete Hegseth Sir, he is making a mockery of the Defense Department, you do not need to be fixing his daily drama and issues and you even gave him some initial bombings to pad his resume and give him a...

On Episode 79, we discuss why the NSICOP Act limits what Pierre Poilievre can say after he gets a security briefing, we tell you about the curious constitutional challenge to closing some of Ontario's safe injection sites, and we consider the constitutionality of an export tax on oil.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Carney refuses to rule out export taxes on Alberta oil or Sask uranium and potash against US (Western Standard)Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law (City of Vaughan)CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre's 2022 Conservative leadership bidRe: Exported Natural Gas Tax, 1982 CanLII 189 (SCC), [1982] 1 SCR 1004 (CanLii)Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements (CP24)Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that curbs spy watchdog members (CBC News)National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act, SC 2017, c 15 (CanLii)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program on The Big 5. The TVA Face-à-Face debate will not happen, this after the Liberal Party refused to participate. The Globe and Mail reports this morning that a source with top-secret clearance alleges that Indian agents and their proxies meddled in the 2022 Conservative Party leadership election of Pierre Poilievre Quebec’s deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is expected to exceed $11 billion… a new record, due to economic uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to Finance Minister Eric Girard.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureMark Carney believes that he has the upper hand with tariffs, wait and see what happens to Canada, game over. Investments are pouring into the US. The economic foundation is being built and almost complete, then the economy is going to take off. The [DS] is now pushing an insurgency, they have their foot soldiers on the street and they are encouraging people to destroy Tesla to make Elon stop the audits. This is failing. Trump has now countered the [DS] insurgency once again by removing more security clearances, in the end the [DS] will be blind and the fake news and the Judges will not know how to react to what the patriots are doing. Shutdown.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Saying Canada Can Easily Replace Economic Trade with USA, Prime Minister Mark Carney Says No Contact with Trump Administration Until Trump Shows Respect for Canada  While repeating his claim that Canada can easily replace their trade relationship with the USA by seeking larger trade relationship with other countries, specifically the EU, current interim Prime Minister Mark Carney repeats that no contact will be attempted or accepted by the Canadian government until President Donald Trump shows him respect.  Here is the problem what Canadians don't seem to realize is that questioning their sovereignty is simply a strategy by President Trump to eliminate the one-sided trade relationship with Canada. As long as Canada refuses to engage with President Trump due to a perceived lack of respect, President Donald Trump will continue to enhance his disrespect of Canada, because the absence of engagement assists his ‘total trade reset' objective.  President Trump wants to ¹show, perhaps prove to the Canadian people, how dependent they are on their USA relationship; vis-a-vis they are already not a sovereign, economically independent nation  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1903173791892549674 https://twitter.com/dotconnectinga/status/1903455514803007765 NTSB has recommended 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse: Following the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged the evaluation of 68 bridges across 19 states on Thursday. These bridges, constructed before 1991, lack recent "vulnerability assessments" to gauge their risk of collapse from vessel collisions. The NTSB directed its recommendations to 30 bridge owners nationwide, including those managing notable structures like the Golden Gate Bridge in California, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District responded by affirming its compliance with regulations and noting a consultant was hired this year to assess the bridge's resilience to ship impacts. The NTSB clarified that its advice doesn't imply imminent danger but encourages owners to ensure risks align with standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The bridges are classified as either "critical/essential" (like the Key Bridge) or "typical," based on their significance. The NTSB's push follows new findings from the Key Bridge investigation, where a cargo ship's power failure led to the bridge's collapse, killing six of eight workers. The agency noted that a proper risk assessment could have identified the Key Bridge's excessive vulnerability—nearly 30 times above...

Attorney Brad Koffel looks at why this firm was stripped of its clearance. Most times these law firms are run by the "deep State" and can hide behind confidentiality agreements

Episode 331. I dive into the Palestinian Activist Columbia student Mahmood Khalil, his network that's now mobilizing to his defense, and explain the possible reasons he has a British government security clearance. They're running an op. Get Healthy With Mineral King! Die Mean Inc. Got Freeze Dried Beef? Brushbeater Beef has you covered! Check out our new precious metals sponsor! Get the Merch: Brushbeater Store The Guerilla's Guide to the Baofeng Radio is a #1 Bestseller!  Knightsbridge Research discount code: SCOUT Radio Contra Sponsors: Civil Defense Manual Tactical Wisdom Blacksmith Publishing Radio Contra Patron Program Brushbeater Training Calendar Brushbeater Forum

Marco Rubio schools a reporter, a federal judge blocks Trump from revoking security clearance of a law firm, and Scot Mussi joins the show!

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The trade war with Canada escalates—President Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario's governor announces electricity surcharges for American customers. We'll break down the latest developments and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations. A diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East—Israel and Lebanon are set to negotiate their land border for the first time in years, just months after Israel's invasion of Lebanon. The Trump administration moves to revoke security clearances from former Biden officials once again, raising questions about access to classified intelligence. And in today's Back of the Brief—the Department of Homeland Security rolls out a new CBP app with a controversial “self-deport” feature. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inflation rate hit 2.8% which is less than expected. Former President Biden has a new nickname. Mayor Eric Adams doesn't watch the news that much. TV Presenter Rosie O'Donnell is making a move to Ireland due to the MAGA movement. Mark Interviews Fox News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Mark and Greg break down the legal aspects of what can be done with cutting funding for colleges. In addition, Greg explains what power Kash Patel could use if companies and colleges try to sue him.  Elon Musk has allegedly found lots of waste in Social Security and Medicare. Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke.  Mark Interviews Author Ann Coulter. Mark and Ann talk about the aftereffects of laying off hundreds of workers from the Department Of Education. Most of the Fed workers don't do to much work.

Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Author Ann Coulter. Mark and Ann talk about the aftereffects of laying off hundreds of workers from the Department Of Education. Most of the Fed workers don't do to much work.

Elon Musk has allegedly found lots of waste in Social Security and Medicare. Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke.

The Inflation rate hit 2.8% which is less than expected. Former President Biden has a new nickname. Mayor Eric Adams doesn't watch the news that much. TV Presenter Rosie O'Donnell is making a move to Ireland due to the MAGA movement. Mark Interviews Fox News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Mark and Greg break down the legal aspects of what can be done with cutting funding for colleges. In addition, Greg explains what power Kash Patel could use if companies and colleges try to sue him.  Elon Musk has allegedly found lots of waste in Social Security and Medicare. Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke.  Mark Interviews Author Ann Coulter. Mark and Ann talk about the aftereffects of laying off hundreds of workers from the Department Of Education. Most of the Fed workers don't do to much work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Author Ann Coulter. Mark and Ann talk about the aftereffects of laying off hundreds of workers from the Department Of Education. Most of the Fed workers don't do to much work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk has allegedly found lots of waste in Social Security and Medicare. Security Clearance for Anthony Blinken has been taken away. United States Senator Elissa Slotkin has recently been getting compared to Hillary Clinton. Disney had replaced the 7 dwarfs because of it allegedly being woke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tulsi Pulls Security Clearance from Deep State.

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Tulsi Gabbard revokes the security clearances from top Biden officials, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Plus, more on the detainment of the Hamas supporting former student at Columbia, and Kristi Noem defends the separating illegal aliens from their families, noting that Americans face the same thing when arrested.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of the Florida Vampire Rapist John Brennan Crutchley. Crutchley was an American convicted kidnapper and rapist. He was also a possible serial killer, and was suspected of murdering up to thirty women. He was called the Vampire Rapist because he drained the blood of his one confirmed victim almost to the point of death.   https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brennan_Crutchley https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/john-crutchley-the-vampire-rapist-what-to-know https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crutchley-john.htm    

I have appeared before Judge Carol Ricciardello many times over the years for security clearance revocation hearings. She served for the last twenty years as an Administrative Judge with the Department of Defense (DOD)  Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) where she heard and decided over 1,700 security clearance cases during her tenure. This was really the second job in her career, as she first served for over 20 years on active-duty with the United States Navy, rising to ultimately serve as the Chief Judge of the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary covering and supervising all Navy and Marine Corps Trial Judges around the world. Carol retired from the U.S. Navy as a highly decorated 0-6 Captain.  I have always liked her spirit, and I found her to be very smart, thoughtful, and straight forward.  I have been waiting for her retirement in order to do this podcast with her to learn her story.  I hope you enjoy it!   PS. You may also like a podcast I did with one of Carol's colleagues, retired DOD DOHA Judge Michael Leonard here.          

Yep, your spouse's activities can impact your security clearance. So can being fired from a previous job. If you've got the choice, should you attend a hearing or respond in writing to a Statement of Reasons? Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC shares all this and more in our special episode on security clearances.4:55 Not all mental health treatment is reportable. SF86 is clear on the info they are looking for.8:18 There isn't a form for self-reporting, but it needs to be a well-written brief.10:41 You need to disclose if you've been fired or been reprimanded in the workplace.Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-spouses-mental-health-marijuana-podcast/_ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at rriggins@clearedjobs.net. Sign up for our cleared job seeker newsletter. Create a cleared job seeker profile on ClearedJobs.Net. Engage with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. _

New York Attorney General Letitia James has just found herself accused of a crime that sounds rather similiar to the one she prosecuted Trump for… Trish Regan has the details on that just as Letitia James loses her federal security clearance courtesy of President Donald Trump. Plus, FEMA under fire. FEMA is getting exposed by DOGE. Elon’s team has found tens of millions of dollars all going to NYC hotels as the people of North Carolina still struggle. Taylor Swift Boo’d at the Super Bowl and, well, Trump loved it! AND - BREAKING NEWS: Elon is making a bid for Open AI!!!!! Trish has the details.

Karen Read investigator and suspended state trooper Michael Proctor appears before a disciplinary board. Plus, more clips from Karen Read's recent interview, and Trump removes Joe Biden's security clearance. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

The Swamp is Losing Control! Why Biden & Others Lost Security Clearance! On today's show I dig into the real reason Biden & crew lost their security clearance! It's not what you think! Also, a judge blocks DOGE but I don't think this story is over! Web Site: www.DontTreadonMerica.com Email the show: Donq@donttreadonmerica.com DTOM Store (Promo code DTOM for 10% off)     Sponsors: www.makersmark.com www.reaperapparelco.com Promo code: DTOM   Social Media:   Don't Tread on Merica TV   DTOM on Facebook   DTOM on X    DTOM on TikTok    DontTreadonMericaTV   DTOM on Instagram    DTOM on YouTube    

DOGE !? USAID !! TRUMP REVOKES SECURITY CLEARANCE Having a deep dive discussion on how the DOGE raids are looking for bad spending practices by USAID. With Special Guest Nelson Epega Founder and CEO of the Social Audio Visual App Chatter Social, Cindy Stumpo, Brian Benstock, Barbara Majeski, Matt Storm, Marty Byrd, Rachelle O'Neil and Tirah Att Our live show gives our listeners the chance to actually hear us perform and even influence the show and gives us the unique opportunity to create a bond with our already captive listeners. The instant feedback – the laughs, the gasps, that sense of connection. They're coming to our show to feel part of a conversation and voice their opinion every time we record a podcast episode. The people that attend our live podcast show have a great time, tell their friends and family and attract some very powerful champions of each spirited DEBATE The NEWS episode. Here at DTN, We DEBATE The News! We Allow You To Present Your Interpretation On Today's Local, National, & World News Topics. Spirited & Informed Discussions Are Encouraged. Engage and Sharpen Your Mind with Intellectual Combat! Live On the Chatter Social. M-F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PSTMeet the Host(s):

President Trump says he is revoking former President Biden's security clearance. Plus, Musk vows to rehire a staffer who has been linked to racist messages as we learn new details about the young men working for the billionaire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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AP correspondent Jennifer King reports that the Secretary of Defense is ordering a review of the nation's former top uniformed officer, retired Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a frequent critic of President Trump is facing scrutiny at the Pentagon.

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance has a slate of recommendations for the incoming Trump administration. They touch on how the IC could make progress on hiring, personnel vetting (security clearances), AI skills and open source intelligence, among other areas. Inside the IC spoke with John Doyon, INSA's executive vice president, to dig into the suggestions ahead of the Jan. 20 transition of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Fauci's pardon goes back to 2014, when gain of function research was paused: Why it matters! Robby Soave 10:48 Trump pardons J6ers And Enrique Tarrio; Robby and Niall Have heated debate 22:23 Joe Biden pardons family members; flashback: media worried Trump would do that! 32:05 Nazi Salute? Liberals freak over musk's awkward moment: Robby, Niall debate 43:50 Democrats submit to Trump?! No more 'hair on fire': Interview 51:41 Trump birthright citizenship executive order sparks constitutional disagreement: Interview  1:00:30 Trump revokes security clearance for 51 intel officials who were wrong about Hunter's laptop 1:11:18 Joy Reid, Rachel Maddow furious the tech bros are cozying up to trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author of “Going 1099: How To Become Solo Federal Sub-Contractor”, Dale Davidson, joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss the journey of becoming a solo federal subcontractor.(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:17) - Dale Davidson's Background (00:49) - Navigating Hourly Billing in Government Contracts (01:39) - Transitioning to 1099 Subcontracting (04:01) - Importance of Security Clearance (05:51) - Client Relationships and Consulting (07:06) - Understanding Government Contracting (16:01) - Becoming a Prime Contractor (33:52) - Hiring Employees and Scaling Up (35:41) - Recruiting and Retaining Talent (36:24) - Scaling Up: Employees and Income (37:17) - The Soloist's Dilemma (38:53) - Challenges of Growing a Business (41:17) - The Admin Burden (48:02) - The Hourly Trap (49:39) - Government Contracting Insights (53:12) - Personal Stories and Advice (58:32) - Finding Your Niche and Passion (01:09:15) - Promoting the Book and Final Thoughts DALE'S LINKSDale's BookDale's LinkedInAI SUMMARYIn this conversation, Jonathan Stark and Dale Davidson discuss the journey of becoming a solo federal subcontractor, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within government contracting. They explore the nuances of hourly billing, the importance of security clearance, and the significance of client relationships. Dale shares insights on transitioning from employee to 1099 contractor, the role of subcontracting, and the complexities of government contracts. The discussion also touches on the mental shift required when moving from a corporate environment to self-employment, the importance of setting boundaries, and the value of understanding market demand.TAKEAWAYSHourly billing is the norm in government subcontracting.Security clearance can significantly increase your value in government contracting.Building strong client relationships is crucial for success as a contractor.Transitioning from employee to 1099 contractor offers more freedom and control.Subcontracting is a common practice in government work and can provide opportunities.Understanding the different types of government contracts is essential for contractors.Fixed price contracts are rare but can be negotiated successfully.Finding opportunities in government contracts requires diligence and networking. ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

The Security Clearance Careers Podcast is a valuable resource for individuals interested in or currently working in fields that require security clearances. It focuses on topics related to obtaining, maintaining, and understanding security clearances in various professional settings, particularly within government and defense sectors.The podcast often features interviews with industry experts, providing listeners with insights from seasoned professionals who have first-hand experience in managing security clearances. These guests share their knowledge on navigating the complexities of security-related careers.Tune in to hear about our top five episodes from the last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 reform effort, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act had been the largest major overhaul of the Intelligence Community including the national security process. Despite the past several decades of trying to reform the process, however, many of the key topics of clearance reform, from reducing clearance processing times to enabling reciprocity, remain goals unattained. Jill Hamilton, senior editor of ClearanceJobs and Lindy Kyzer discuss the four major clearance reform initiatives of IRTPA that remain clearance reform topics of conversation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports several allied nations are concerned Elon Musk could share sensitive data. Also, GOP senators express concern over some Trump nominees. And Texas sues a New York doctor over mailed abortion pills. Eric Lipton, Sen. Ed Markey, Julie Kay, and Declan Walsh join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Mark Diehl, Project Manager at BlueHalo, emphasizes that adaptability and a willingness to grow are more valuable than specific skill sets, which is a core quality BlueHalo looks for in employees. The company offers flexible work schedules, prioritizes internal mobility, and aims to retain employees long-term. BlueHalo fosters a culture of continuous learning and exposure to different areas within the company, encouraging employees to see the bigger mission beyond their individual roles.7:09 When applying for positions that due to their nature have very limited information on the job posting, candidates should ask for a quick 15-minute call with the Program Manager to understand more.8:50 BlueHalo hires for a career, not just a job. Internal mobility is important and part of the company's structure.15:06 People forget how much the interviewer wants you to succeed – as much as you want to succeed. Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/bluehalo-a-focus-on-adaptability-and-willingness-to-grow-podcast/_ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at rriggins@clearedjobs.net. Sign up for our cleared job seeker newsletter. Create a cleared job seeker profile on ClearedJobs.Net. Engage with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. _

Goblinlover Alex Jones is threatening to jail Ben Collins, CEO of the Onion for trying to buy InfoWars. Meanwhile, the bankruptcy trustee is threatening to seek sanctions against Alex Jones's lawyers for making frivolous arguments and telling half-truths. What's next for the efforts to find some measure of justice for the Sandy Hook families? Plus, Donald Trump seems poised to hand over the nation's national security secrets to a bunch of goons who couldn't get cleared for a job as a mall cop. Can he do that? We welcome back Kel McClanahan of National Security Counselors to answer all of our security clearance-related questions. Links:   Alex Jones Bankruptcy docket (SDTX) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txsb.459750/   Support and donate to: www.nationalsecuritylaw.org Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod  

Today on Equity, we're taking you backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Rebecca Bellan caught up with  Rebecca Gevalt, Managing Partner at Dcode Capital following their onstage discussion about the boom in national interest startups. Also on the panel was Topher Haddad, CEO of satellite imagery startup Albedo, and Kai Klepfer, CEO of biometric gun startup Biofire. Tune in to hear Bellan and Gevalt dive deeper into how startups can get a foot in the door of government contracts. Check out the full onstage conversation here, and Equity will be back on Friday!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast.   Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.