Podcasts about Threat assessment

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Bestselling novelist Daniel Silva — creator of the Gabriel Allon series — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a conversation that starts with the craft of spy fiction and quickly becomes something closer to a threat assessment. Silva's newest plot turns on drones, and he's blunt that this isn't speculative: he believes it's a matter of time before a drone carries out an assassination or a mass-casualty attack. He talks about the strange responsibility of writing a fictional event that could plausibly happen next month, why he deliberately withholds visual detail so readers build the scene themselves, and what he learned reporting out how modern kidnappings and ransom negotiations actually work. The darker current running underneath is his read on American intelligence: the FBI is no longer the same place, the U.S. is jettisoning allies and hollowing out its agencies, and Silva poses the question a novelist is uniquely positioned to ask — if you're the GRU right now, where would you most want an asset placed? He notes that the best assets often don't know they're assets, that NATO held a crisis meeting about Trump, and that this is precisely the moment to be putting the screws to a vulnerable Putin, since Ukraine has victory in sight and isn't desperate for any deal. The conversation turns personal when Chuck asks how Silva handles Israel's collapsing global reputation in a series built around an Israeli intelligence officer. Silva says the shift was entirely foreseeable, that he has no interest in writing about Gaza, and that what saddens him most is the "fortress Israel" mindset — a country founded on European-style socialist ideals now convinced it can go it alone, siloed from the world, while antisemitism surges globally in a way he warns only ever needs the right set of circumstances to reignite. He and Chuck range across the forces reshaping the century: giant corporations approaching the power of nation-states, a new generation of the ultra-wealthy who simply don't believe in philanthropy, AI's capacity to wipe out the knowledge economy, and Silva's conviction that the next great political crisis may be a climate-driven natural disaster — noting that the last major El Niño produced famines that killed millions, that today's migration patterns are already climate-driven, and that people are dying right now as a direct result of cutting humanitarian aid. He's unsparing on writing and AI), amused and appalled that Trump has turned the National Mall into a mess with a reflecting pool gone "Kermit green," and closes on the question every prolific novelist gets asked and rarely answers honestly: does he ever actually rest? Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Daniel Silva joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:00 Gabriel Allon is ageless 02:45 How much do you put yourself into Gabriel Allon? 03:30 Gabriel’s character allows Daniel to pursue things he’s interested in 05:15 Potentially creating a spin-off series 06:30 Vibe of the book series is European art 07:15 How did you learn about modern kidnappings and negotiations 09:15 Not writing with great visual detail to allow readers to imagine it 10:15 We are going to have a major incident triggered by drones 11:15 Ukraine has become the drone specialists of the world 12:00 Drones will eventually carry out an assassination or mass casualty event 13:15 Any trepidation creating a fictional event that could actually happen? 14:15 There was an emergency drone incident in Copenhagen 14:45 Europeans are already very nervous about impacts of drones 15:30 There are cameras everywhere in modern society 16:45 The level of criminality & corruption in the world is staggering 18:00 The current FBI is no longer the same place 18:45 We are jettising allies and destroying our intelligence agencies 19:30 If you are the GRU… where would you want an asset to be? 20:30 There are different types of intelligence assets 21:00 Some of the best assets don’t realize they are assets 22:15 Crisis meeting held at NATO headquarters about Trump 25:30 We should be putting the screws to Putin right now, he’s vulnerable 26:15 Ukraine has victory in sight, they aren’t desperate for a deal 27:00 How do you tackle Israel’s reputation in the world in the books? 29:30 The changes to Israel’s reputation were foreseeable 30:00 Don’t want to write about the war in Gaza 31:00 Is all hope for a two state solution gone? 33:45 There’s a “fortress Israel” mindset, they think they can do it alone 34:15 Is Gabriel Allon still a zionist? 35:00 Israel was founded with tenets of European style socialism 36:00 It’s sad seeing Israel becoming so siloed from the world 37:30 There’s been a major resurgence of antisemitism 39:15 It only takes the right set of circumstances to reignite antisemitism 40:30 Giant corporations are becoming as powerful as nation states 42:00 The new generation of ultra wealthy don’t believe in philanthropy 42:45 AI has the ability to wipe out the knowledge economy 44:00 The next great political crisis might be a climate driven natural disaster 44:45 The last great El Nino created massive famine, killing millions 45:30 The current migration patterns are climate driven 46:00 People are dying as a direct result of cutting humanitarian aid 49:30 Trump has turned the national mall into a mess 50:15 The reflecting pool is now “Kermit green” 51:30 If you could write your next book about anything, what would it be? 52:30 Don’t think he could write non-fiction, too many novels to write 54:15 If you use AI to do your writing, then that isn’t writing 57:30 Anthropic CEO gave a reasoned answer to AI military applications 58:00 Could have an AI version of yourself that lives forever 59:15 Do you ever take a rest from writing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with a story that seems small and turns out to be a perfect miniature of everything wrong with this Pentagon: a Blue Angels flyover at Pensacola Beach came in too low, the pilot who made the honest mistake felt terrible about it — and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, without bothering to establish a single fact about what happened, seized the moment to gloat and own the libs. Chuck calls Hegseth an absolute clown and a fake soldier, argues the incident is a window into a Pentagon where the boss cares more about winning an online argument than about the safety of the people he commands, and where the entire "military testosterone" discourse — Hegseth's fixation on creating "supertrooper" fighting men is both dumb and genuinely dangerous. His verdict: a great American military culture is being actively degraded. He extends the same argument to ICE, where the violence has been entirely predictable — the officer involved in the latest shooting had enormous red flags in his background, and the agency appears to have no meaningful vetting process at all. He also explains why, contrary to much of the commentary, he wasn't alarmed by Trump's primetime election-denial address: it was a nothingburger. Trump has no evidence, which is why he keeps turning to cranks — his endorsement of Mike Lindell tells you everything — and there's no policy response attached to his own foreign-interference allegations, since China has faced no sanction whatsoever for what Trump claims it did. He argues American elections are extraordinarily hard to overturn precisely because the system is decentralized, that Trump is too lazy to become a Putin or a Mao… A more disciplined president would frighten Chuck far more. Chuck sees a forever war taking shape in Iran: the strategy amounts to throwing kinetic weight at the problem and hoping the regime collapses, while Iran fights the asymmetric war it always planned, targeting Gulf states and now civilian survival infrastructure — hitting desalination plants could trigger a crisis lasting years — and nobody in Washington actually knows how to win. He closes with a genuinely important profile of Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, the intellectual architect of the new right's foreign policy and a favorite of JD Vance, whose vision of American retreat from its allies would effectively be the policy of a President Vance: Colby has trashed Mark Carney's "middle power" strategy and declared that no country is entitled to the American defense industry — which, notes, misses that buying military hardware is a 30-year bet on trusting an ally, and middle powers who conclude they can be coerced by Washington will simply take their money somewhere else. Quick hits on a messy Wisconsin governor's race (Tony Evers built no infrastructure and left no obvious heir in one of the country's most misunderstood swing states) and Tuesday's Arizona primary round things out. Then, bestselling novelist Daniel Silva — creator of the Gabriel Allon series — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a conversation that starts with the craft of spy fiction and quickly becomes something closer to a threat assessment. Silva's newest plot turns on drones, and he's blunt that this isn't speculative: he believes it's a matter of time before a drone carries out an assassination or a mass-casualty attack. He talks about the strange responsibility of writing a fictional event that could plausibly happen next month, why he deliberately withholds visual detail so readers build the scene themselves, and what he learned reporting out how modern kidnappings and ransom negotiations actually work. The darker current running underneath is his read on American intelligence: the FBI is no longer the same place, the U.S. is jettisoning allies and hollowing out its agencies, and Silva poses the question a novelist is uniquely positioned to ask — if you're the GRU right now, where would you most want an asset placed? He notes that the best assets often don't know they're assets, that NATO held a crisis meeting about Trump, and that this is precisely the moment to be putting the screws to a vulnerable Putin, since Ukraine has victory in sight and isn't desperate for any deal. The conversation turns personal when Chuck asks how Silva handles Israel's collapsing global reputation in a series built around an Israeli intelligence officer. Silva says the shift was entirely foreseeable, that he has no interest in writing about Gaza, and that what saddens him most is the "fortress Israel" mindset — a country founded on European-style socialist ideals now convinced it can go it alone, siloed from the world, while antisemitism surges globally in a way he warns only ever needs the right set of circumstances to reignite. He and Chuck range across the forces reshaping the century: giant corporations approaching the power of nation-states, a new generation of the ultra-wealthy who simply don't believe in philanthropy, AI's capacity to wipe out the knowledge economy, and Silva's conviction that the next great political crisis may be a climate-driven natural disaster — noting that the last major El Niño produced famines that killed millions, that today's migration patterns are already climate-driven, and that people are dying right now as a direct result of cutting humanitarian aid. He's unsparing on writing and AI), amused and appalled that Trump has turned the National Mall into a mess with a reflecting pool gone "Kermit green," and closes on the question every prolific novelist gets asked and rarely answers honestly: does he ever actually rest? Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to draw parallels between the arguments in modern American politics to the argument between Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev in the infamous “kitchen debate” and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:15 Pensacola Beach is the home of the Blue Angels 03:15 Low flyover from Blue Angels generated massive controversy 03:45 Hegseth has allowed unsafe flyovers in the past 04:15 Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon has been awful 05:00 Hegseth used the flyover to try to “own the libs” 05:45 The low flyover at the beach was an honest mistake by the pilot 07:30 Online discourse about flyover was both sides trying to prove their point 08:30 Hegseth didn’t even bother to figure out the facts about the incident 09:00 The pilot felt terrible about the mistake, while Hegseth gloated 11:00 Why Chuck isn’t alarmed by Trump’s election denial primetime speech 11:45 Trump has tested constitutional boundaries unlike any other president 13:30 Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell says everything 14:00 Trump doesn’t have evidence of fraud, he turns to election denial cranks 15:15 Trump’s speech was a big fat nothingburger 16:30 Trump wanted government to interfere in the 2020 election 17:30 There’s no policy response to Trump’s allegations about foreign interference 18:30 China hasn’t received any sanction or response to allegations 20:00 Trump has lackeys cherry pick facts to try to sew mistrust in elections 22:00 It is extraordinarily difficult to overturn an American election 22:45 The electoral system is decentralized making it harder to meddle with 23:30 A president more disciplined than Trump would be a bigger worry 24:30 We need to repair structural weaknesses in the democracy 25:15 Trump is too lazy to become a dictator like Putin or Mao 26:00 Trump has his sycophants… but they all fear jail too 27:15 Trump wants other people to risk themselves to keep him in power 28:30 We’re on the road to a “forever war” in Iran 29:00 The plan is just to throw kinetic weight & hope the regime collapses 29:45 Iran’s whole strategy is asymmetric, targeting Gulf states 30:15 Iran is now targeting civilian survival infrastructure 30:45 Hitting desalination plants could create a yearslong crisis 31:30 Administration keeps doubling down on the same strategy 33:30 Nobody in Washington knows how to win the war 34:30 Pete Hegseth is an absolute clown… a fake soldier 35:00 The military testosterone discourse is both dumb and dangerous 36:00 Undersecretary Elbridge Colby has a big role in shaping policy 37:30 Colby wants America to retreat from the world & our allies 38:30 Colby has been embraced by JD Vance & the new right 39:15 Colby’s policies would be those of a President JD Vance 40:30 Allies realize they can be coerced by America 42:30 Colby trashed the “middle power” strategy of Mark Carney 43:00 Colby says nobody is entitled to the U.S. military industry 44:00 Buying military hardware is a 30 year bet on trusting an ally 45:00 Middle powers will look elsewhere to buy their military equipment 46:15 Hegseth wants to create testosterone driven “supertroopers” 47:00 Women aren’t being offered a similar screening 48:00 Jesse Watters comments on testosterone were beyond awful 48:30 Most watched cable host was making sexual assault jokes 49:15 Military has had a longstanding issue with sexual assault 50:00 Young men are marketed testosterone from influencers & now government 51:00 Taking outside testosterone shuts down natural production of it 51:45 Taking testosterone has major negative side effects 53:00 Our great military culture is being destroyed by Trump 53:30 The violence from ICE officers has been entirely predictable 54:15 DHS under Trump never deserves the benefit of the doubt 55:15 Officer involved in shooting had massive red flags in his background 56:00 ICE doesn’t appear to have any vetting process for recruits 1:00:00 Wisconsin governor’s race has become a political mess 1:01:00 Tony Evers didn’t build a strong infrastructure around him 1:01:30 Evers didn’t set up an obvious heir in the Democratic party 1:03:00 The party establishment hasn’t responded to all parts of the base 1:03:45 Wisconsin is one of the most misunderstood swing states 1:05:00 Democrats in Wisconsin have to make the political center comfortable 1:07:30 Arizona primary coming up on Tuesday 01:14:00 Daniel Silva joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:15:00 Gabriel Allon is ageless 01:16:45 How much do you put yourself into Gabriel Allon? 01:17:30 Gabriel’s character allows Daniel to pursue things he’s interested in 01:19:15 Potentially creating a spin-off series 01:20:30 Vibe of the book series is European art 01:21:15 How did you learn about modern kidnappings and negotiations 01:23:15 Not writing with great visual detail to allow readers to imagine it 01:24:15 We are going to have a major incident triggered by drones 01:25:15 Ukraine has become the drone specialists of the world 01:26:00 Drones will eventually carry out an assassination or mass casualty event 01:27:15 Any trepidation creating a fictional event that could actually happen? 01:28:15 There was an emergency drone incident in Copenhagen 01:28:45 Europeans are already very nervous about impacts of drones 01:29:30 There are cameras everywhere in modern society 01:30:45 The level of criminality & corruption in the world is staggering 01:32:00 The current FBI is no longer the same place 01:32:45 We are jettising allies and destroying our intelligence agencies 01:33:30 If you are the GRU… where would you want an asset to be? 01:34:30 There are different types of intelligence assets 01:35:00 Some of the best assets don’t realize they are assets 01:36:15 Crisis meeting held at NATO headquarters about Trump 01:39:30 We should be putting the screws to Putin right now, he’s vulnerable 01:40:15 Ukraine has victory in sight, they aren’t desperate for a deal 01:41:00 How do you tackle Israel’s reputation in the world in the books? 01:43:30 The changes to Israel’s reputation were foreseeable 01:44:00 Don’t want to write about the war in Gaza 01:45:00 Is all hope for a two state solution gone? 01:47:45 There’s a “fortress Israel” mindset, they think they can do it alone 01:48:15 Is Gabriel Allon still a zionist? 01:49:00 Israel was founded with tenets of European style socialism 01:50:00 It’s sad seeing Israel becoming so siloed from the world 01:51:30 There’s been a major resurgence of antisemitism 01:53:15 It only takes the right set of circumstances to reignite antisemitism 01:54:30 Giant corporations are becoming as powerful as nation states 01:56:00 The new generation of ultra wealthy don’t believe in philanthropy 01:56:45 AI has the ability to wipe out the knowledge economy 01:58:00 The next great political crisis might be a climate driven natural disaster 01:58:45 The last great El Nino created massive famine, killing millions 01:59:30 The current migration patterns are climate driven 02:00:00 People are dying as a direct result of cutting humanitarian aid 02:03:30 Trump has turned the national mall into a mess 02:04:15 The reflecting pool is now “Kermit green” 02:05:30 If you could write your next book about anything, what would it be? 02:06:30 Don’t think he could write non-fiction, too many novels to write 02:08:15 If you use AI to do your writing, then that isn’t writing 02:11:30 Anthropic CEO gave a reasoned answer to AI military applications 02:12:00 Could have an AI version of yourself that lives forever 02:13:15 Do you ever take a rest from writing? 02:16:30 ToddCast Time Machine July 24, 1959 02:17:00 Nixon and Krushchev host the “Kitchen Debate” 02:18:00 The countries were showing off their way of life - Capitalism vs Communism 02:18:45 Soviets set up a display in New York to show off their society 02:19:30 Khrushchev believed history would belong to the communists 02:20:00 The answer to the Soviet display was a model of an American home 02:20:45 The argument was that a middle class worker could afford that home 02:21:15 America showed it offered equality of opportunity, not outcome 02:22:00 Krushchev and Nixon debated knowing the world would hear it 02:23:00 Krushchev didn’t believe Americans actually lived that well 02:23:30 Nixon argued that competition inspired innovation and growth 02:25:00 Market capitalism proved to be the more dynamic economic system 02:25:30 There are echoes of the Kitchen Debate in modern American discourse 02:27:00 The Soviet Union disappeared, the debate hasn’t 02:27:15 Ask Chuck 02:27:30 Is MLB lockout avoidable? 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Operating against Colombian cartel organizations required a level of environmental awareness that went far beyond conventional law enforcement, demanding that DEA agents develop the ability to read human behavior under deception, identify threat signatures in unfamiliar cultural contexts, map the invisible power structures operating beneath the surface of every interaction, and make life-or-death decisions in real time with incomplete information and no margin for error. This episode features a retired DEA agent whose career was built on exactly that kind of high-stakes situational awareness, breaking down how he learned to read people, environments, and organizational dynamics inside one of the most dangerous and deceptive operational theaters in the history of American law enforcement. Whether you are thinking about threat assessment in professional environments, human intelligence collection, or the foundational principles behind staying safe and effective when the stakes are as high as they get, this conversation delivers hard-won wisdom from someone who spent a career proving those principles under fire.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're taking a deeper look at the Israel-Iran conflict, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We'll discuss why these stories continue to dominate public conversation, explore the political and geopolitical questions people are asking, and examine why these events should be viewed together rather than in isolation.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Wil Ravelo spent years as a Green Beret developing the kind of environmental awareness, threat assessment discipline, and rapid decision-making under pressure that most people will never need and most operators carry with them for the rest of their lives, and when he transitioned into law enforcement and eventually SWAT, he discovered that the tools were the same even when the rules of engagement were entirely different. This episode is a deep dive into how elite military training rewires the way you perceive and process a threat environment, what translates from a Special Forces deployment to a domestic hostage situation, and how Wil learned to calibrate the speed and intensity of his threat response to fit a civilian law enforcement context without dulling the instincts that kept him alive overseas. If you want to understand how the highest-performing operators in the world think about space, movement, pattern recognition, and the decision cycle, this conversation is the blueprint.

Reacting to a record spike in threats against Republican legislators documented by the US Capitol Police, the hosts sound the alarm on what they view as a rising tide of left-wing political violence. The discussion centers on how the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, Luigi Mangione, is being treated as a "Che Guevara-style folk hero" by online radicals without condemnation from Democratic leadership. Pointing to alleged training camps run by groups like the Socialist Rifle Club, the hosts argue that foreign influence operations—particularly from China—are weaponizing social media algorithms to push the country toward civil unrest, and demand that conservatives build a massive media apparatus to punch back. Political Violence, Threat Assessment, Capitol Police, Network Contagion Research Institute, Luigi Mangione, Hasan Piker, Socialist Rifle Club, Conservative Messaging, Left-Wing Radicalism, Foreign Bots, Chinese Communist Party, Anti-Christian Extremism

Modern executive protection requires far more than a physical presence. In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Bryan Niederhelm, Senior Vice President of Threat Assessment and Management at Gavin de Becker & Associates, about the evolving landscape of protective intelligence, threat assessment, and violence prevention. Bryan shares why the fundamentals of human behavior, preparation, and disciplined observation remain critical, even as AI and emerging technologies reshape the security conversation. The discussion also explores how protectors can avoid over-reliance on tools, build curiosity into their work, and better communicate risk to the people they protect. What you'll learn: Why modern protection depends on preparation, mindset, and understanding human behavior How AI, drones, and emerging technologies may influence protective intelligence Why curiosity and humility are essential skills for the next generation of protectors Learn more in Ontic Resources. If you're enjoying this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the show.

In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON OT Cybersecurity Consultant Simon Rommer speaks with Benjamin Floriani and Patrick Pongratz, founders of SecCore GmbH, about how penetration testers identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and assess real-world cyber risks. They discuss why context matters more than vulnerability scores, the growing role of AI in offensive security, and practical measures, such as network segmentation, least privilege, and regular penetration testing to strengthen cyber resilience.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Ed Markowski, Director of Threat Assessment at the University of Virginia, who joins us for a conversation about his work, the application of behavioral health threat assessment and management concepts to keep staff and patients safe, a FBI and AHA report on that topic, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

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As a teenager, Ian Cherrington became fascinated by the psychology of serial killers - a fascination that would shape his entire career. He began as a forensic psychologist studying the minds of serial killers before making an unconventional leap into frontline policing as a detective in the UK. After years investigating homicides and linking crimes across the country, Ian transitioned into counter-terrorism and lone actor threat assessment, positioning himself at the cutting edge of one of modern policing's most pressing challenges. In Part 1 of his conversation with Gary Jubelin on I Catch Killers, Ian recounts the harrowing case of Robert Black, a paedophile and child killer whose crimes became the catalyst for Ian's decision to join the police. Ian also unpacks the critical psychological differences between serial killers and lone actors. Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Curtis break down the U.S. Intelligence Community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, examining what it reveals about today's most pressing security challenges. The discussion explores nuclear deterrence, missile proliferation, space‑based threats, and escalating geopolitical risks—from China and Taiwan to Iran, Russia, and the Arctic. The conversation dives into deterrence theory, contrasting punishment versus denial, and assesses how emerging technologies—anti‑satellite weapons, space‑based nuclear risks, and expanding missile arsenals—are reshaping strategic stability. This episode offers a clear-eyed look at how global threats are evolving and what they mean for deterrence strategy in an increasingly contested security environment.ATA-2026-unclassified-16-Mar-FINAL.pdfGet Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence StudiesLike and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrenceX.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrenceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQRumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrenceGlobal Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

EMERGENCY ROUNDTABLE: How long will this conflict last? Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, national security journalist Annie Jacobsen, and Iran expert Benjamin Radd break down Trump's strikes, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, nuclear risks, AI warfare, and what could happen next. Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer and founder of Everyday Spy, and co-author of the memoir ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America's New Spy War'. Annie Jacobsen is a renowned nuclear war expert and Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of her bestselling book ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario'. Benjamin Radd is a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and Lecturer in Law and Politics at UCLA School of Law. They explain: ◼️Who really carried out the strike on Iran ◼️How long this conflict could actually last ◼️Who takes control of Iran now ◼️Why the Strait of Hormuz closure could collapse the global economy ◼️The role of AI in planning military targets 00:00 Intro 00:01:43 What Is Really Happening With Iran Right Now? 00:08:27 What This War Is Really About (Beyond The Headlines) 00:15:43 Why Trump Chose This Moment To Strike Iran 00:28:51 Was This Actually The Right Time To Attack Iran? 00:32:49 Is This About Trump's Legacy—Or Something Bigger? 00:35:02 What This Conflict Means For The Future World Order 00:47:20 Why Other Regimes Are Watching This Conflict Closely 00:57:43 The Real Reason The U.S. Still Cares About Cuba 00:58:51 Do Nuclear Weapons Guarantee A Country's Safety? 01:05:51 Are We Closer To Nuclear War Than We Think? 01:11:16 Military Reality Check: How Many Soldiers Each Country Has 01:12:52 How Long Can Israel Sustain A Major War? 01:14:13 How This Conflict Could Actually Play Out 01:21:30 Which Sources Can You Really Trust During War? 01:31:21 What The U.S. Hopes To Gain From Bombing Iran 01:35:32 Are We Entering A Strongman Multipolar World? 01:41:24 The Rise Of Mass Surveillance During Global Conflict 01:46:30 The Most Likely Scenario That Could Trigger Nuclear War 01:54:32 Why Iran Is Striking Multiple Targets With Missiles 01:57:55 How Long Could This War Actually Last? 02:01:15 Is Trump Really Going To Leave Office? 02:03:17 What The Future May Look Like For The Average American Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Andrew: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4s4dXOt YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8Tv0QP1 EverydaySpy: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2CJoYJD You can purchase ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America's New Spy War', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4T3ZTlT Follow Annie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ErFnd8L Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D7QkSEH You can pre-order ‘Biological War: A Scenario', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E99Eor5 Follow Benjamin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GsFWbA9 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9mF9KFp The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

Scott and Eben discuss a recent story about a Duke athletics risk assessment, which examined teams on campus most likely to unionize. They also talk more about Jack Hughes' post-Olympics run, and a new group formed by President Donald Trump to explore college sports reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textIn this episode, Patrick from Grid Down Comms UP looks at an awesome new software to move your Area Study into the 21st century. No more kindergarten crayons and construction paper, a real solution to your Areas Study mapping needs. Area Study Map is a personal reconnaissance tool that runs entirely in your browser — no accounts, no cloud, no data leaving your machine. Map population density, mark water sources, log supply caches, and build layered intelligence overlays for the terrain that matters most: yours. When cell towers go dark and roads close, the people who already know their ground are the ones who stay ahead. This isn't paranoia — it's the most practical thing you can do before you need to.Get $50 OFF with our coupon: GRIDDOWNCOMMSUPor just use this link:https://areastudymap.com/?coupon=GRIDDOWNCOMMSUP Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/ www.preppernet.net Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRTwww.forrestgarvin.com

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, I break down why I'm not satisfied with the FBI's official narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk and why I believe too many questions have been quietly labeled “off limits.”I explain why I agree with Candace Owens that the Tyler Robinson explanation feels incomplete, at best, and why the idea that he acted entirely alone deserves serious scrutiny rather than blind acceptance. I also address my personal suspicions regarding Erika Kirk and the toxic culture within TPUSA, shaped by my own experiences and tensions with TPUSA staff behind the scenes.Drawing from TPUSA events, I recount direct disagreements I had with staff over what I viewed as dangerously inadequate security, and why Charlie, tragically, never seemed to fully grasp how influential and vulnerable he had become. Finally, I discuss my theories and unanswered questions surrounding possible Israeli intelligence involvement (I do believe Mossad played a part in all of this).We must always dare to think our own thoughts and ask our own questions. Don't let them take that away from you.--https://www.bible.com/

Beer is the treasure this week when the Drunk Guys read Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Their treasure map leads them to: Here Comes Santa Claws by KCBC and Threat Assessment by False Hope Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Where’s Waldo III: Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you're drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There's no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews guest expert Will Durgin to discuss the newly released Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Report from the National Threat Assessment Center and Homeland Security. They explore how this report differs from previous NTAC publications—shifting from analyzing individual incidents to examining systemwide practices across more than 1,700 principals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early identification of concerning behaviors, meaningful parent engagement, the necessity of consistent training, and the critical role of data collection in improving school safety practices. The episode underscores that threat assessment is not a discipline tool, but a preventive, intervention-focused process designed to keep students on a positive pathway.KEY POINTS:1. The new BTAM report shifts from analyzing individual incidents to examining systems and processes.2. Schools need stronger structures for lower-level concerns, parent engagement, and ongoing training.3. Data collection and consistent review are major improvement opportunities.

In this episode of the Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor sits down with New York Post columnist Miranda Devine to break down the latest developments in the Hunter Biden controversy and the media’s ongoing mishandling of the laptop story. They examine the Secret Service’s failures in the Thomas Crooks case, the broader issues of federal incompetence, and why America needs stronger threat-monitoring systems to prevent potential assassination attempts. Tudor and Miranda also explore what these failures mean for national security, government transparency, and the public’s right to the truth. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Senior Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek checks in to run through a new school threat assessment report that offers insight into school safety across the country.

Retired Senior Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek checks in to run through a new school threat assessment report that offers insight into school safety across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Col. Joe Adams US Hospital Threat Assessment – Updated • Strategic Insight. Tactical Advantage. • US Hospital Threat Assessment – Updated By Reporting Desk 15 May 25 Briefing Papers, Terrorism, Threat Assessments, United States Summary & Purpose The threat assessment presented below is to advise and assist primary care centers, trauma centers and first responders in preparing for an upcoming terrorist attack to be carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS) and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), but orchestrated by al Qaeda, as a prelude to a secondary, much larger attack, by al Qaeda. This assessment is an updated version of a previously issued threat assessment on the same topic on 11 April, 2025. This assessment has been reviewed and discussed by numerous individuals, who are part of our intelligence advisory network, including, but not limited to, Orange Diamond Consulting Group, Trans-Atlantic Intelligence Consortium, Sarah Adams, Wesley Harden and others. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Hospitals and trauma centers, specifically Tier 1, are being targeted for attack by the Islamic State (ISIS) and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The attack is being orchestrated by al Qaeda, Hamza bin Laden, and Sayf al-Adel, supported by Sirajuddin Haqqani, The Haqqani Network and the Afghan Taliban from terror cells and safe houses in Afghanistan. The targeting is focused on mid-tier cities around the United States and Canada. The attacks will be multi-city and simultaneously carried out. Intelligence Credibility Credible – Highly Credible UPDATE: We, in conjunction with Survival Dispatch, have been part of a multi-part podcast series that walks through every step of the attack and how to prepare. The series is linked below the document. The series is continuing and airs every night at 7 pm US Eastern Standard Time. We post the link every afternoon US time on our X handle. Download the Threat Assessment (click on the image) The Road to 9/11 2.0 Video SeriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritual warfare is a continuous reality for the Church. The ongoing spiritual warfare between God's people and the powers of darkness requires vigilance, resistance and reliance of the Lord's authority and protection. Seeking to understand and identify the spiritual dangers facing Believers reveals the threat assessment facing the Church. Firefall Talk Radio episodes are archived, allowing you to download them for future listening or to share with others. Feel free to share them with others as the Lord leads. Please help us spread The Word.  If our teachings have been a blessing to you, please let us know by using the contact button on our website.  If you would like to support what we do, there are ways to do so on the main page for Firefall Talk Radio.  We appreciate your support and encouragement. Follow us on YouTube at The Firefall Network.    Links for all social media and streaming platforms can be found on the main page at firefalltalkradio.com.

What is a CVE – and why does it matter to your patching process? Landon Miles breaks down CVEs, CVSS scores, and CNAs – covering how they work together, what to prioritize, and how to respond. Learn how to assess risk, spot active exploits, and streamline remediation with clear, actionable steps.

In this episode team CiCP digs into the practical lessons from recent politically-motivated attacks and what they mean for protectors, event planners, and organizations. Chuck and Chris cover defense-in-depth at open-air events, the limits of crowd control, and why protective intelligence and thorough advance work (sector sketches, Google Earth, rehearsals) are now mission-critical. Chuck and Chris also talk communications — how to build a business case for security spend — and the real operational tradeoffs teams face when budgets are tight. Join CiCP as they analyze the risks, challenges, and strategies that security professionals must navigate to stay ahead in an increasingly volatile world. Connect with the team at protectiontalk@outlook.com

Retired US Army Col Jeff McCausland joins Megan Lynch with a look at the new worldwide nuclear threat assessment. It comes from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Nuclear Threat Initiative, and the Harvard Belfer Center.

Psychopathy is often portrayed as a rare and distant phenomenon – something confined to movie villains or prison cells. Yet when psychopathy is combined with narcissism and Machiavellianism to form what psychologists call the Dark Triad, its impact becomes far more immediate. Individuals with these traits can wield disproportionate influence over our culture, institutions, and daily lives. What goes on inside their minds, and how do they shape the world around us? In this episode, Nate is joined by Dr. Reid Meloy and Dr. Nancy McWilliams to explore the inner workings of the Dark Triad personality traits and their manifestation in modern culture. Together, they trace the evolutionary roots of these traits, examine the predatory ways Dark Triad individuals engage with others, and consider the profound implications for leadership, power, and governance. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of truth and community when navigating the complexities of human behavior. Why are Dark Triad individuals more likely to occupy positions of power? How do current cultural norms and expectations actually incentivize Dark Triad tendencies, including in governance? Most importantly, how can reorienting towards collective communication and cooperation help create guardrails against these ‘darker angels' of humanity?  (Conversation recorded on July 22nd, 2025) About Nancy McWilliams: Dr. Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D., ABPP, is a distinguished psychoanalyst, author, and educator internationally recognized for her contributions to the field of personality theory and psychodynamic diagnosis. She is Professor Emerita at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers. Her published work addresses the clinical and cultural relevance of language in diagnosing complex personality patterns, including narcissistic and psychopathic structures, and she has written on the psychology of altruism, moral development, and the enduring role of psychoanalytic thinking in understanding human nature.    About Reid Meloy: Dr. J. Reid Meloy, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist, former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and a widely cited authority on psychopathy, personality disorders, and targeted violence. Dr. Meloy has served as a consultant, researcher, and trainer for numerous law enforcement, intelligence, and corporate security agencies around the world. He is the author or editor of more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and several seminal books, including The Psychopathic Mind, International Handbook of Threat Assessment, and Violent Attachments.    Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

As summer winds down, the perennial question of how to create a safe and equitable environment for students is on the minds of many school leaders, administrators, and teachers. On this episode of Policy Outsider, we explore the practice of using multi-disciplinary threat assessment teams to evaluate students who are at risk and recommend holistic and programmatic pathways to make sure their needs are being met.Guests Eric Madfis, Professor, Criminal Justice and Director, Violence Prevention and Transformation Research Collaborative, School of Social Work & Criminal Justice, University of Washington-Tacoma Jaclyn Schildkraut, Executive Director, Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium, Rockefeller Institute of Government

In this episode, Cathy Cocks with D.Stafford and Associates discusses practical tips for optimizing your institution's threat assessment team.

WARNING: The West is collapsing, nuclear threats are rising. Are we heading to World War 3? Ex-CIA spy and top experts discuss nuclear threats, AI manipulation, and sound the ALARM on rising tensions between US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and China-Taiwan.  This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together 3 top experts: Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante, nuclear war journalist Annie Jacobsen, and global politics expert Benjamin Radd to discuss the biggest threats facing the world right now.  They explain:  How the West is collapsing and we can't stop it.  How nuclear weapons are more dangerous today, not because of size, but speed. Why Iran's influence in the Middle East is growing and what that means for the US. Why cyber attacks and social media are the new battlegrounds of power. How China is playing a long-term psychological and economic war.  00:00 Intro06:14 Are We Already in World War 3?10:38 The Rise of Digital and Proxy Warfare19:06 Iran's 12-Day War and the Power of Narrative23:52 Why Global Conflict Is About to Surge25:13 Is Israel America's Proxy Against Iran?36:48 One Miscommunication From Nuclear War41:44 How AI Could Trigger a Global Catastrophe43:25 Did Iran Nearly Develop a Nuclear Bomb?46:28 How Close Was the US to Bombing North Korea?55:17 Was Trump Right to Strike Iran?01:00:15 The Psychology of World Leaders in Crisis01:04:11 How Israeli Spies Infiltrated Iran01:08:48 Why Didn't Intelligence Stop Major Attacks?01:11:20 Ads01:12:29 What Happens Next With Iran?01:16:21 Is Israeli Intelligence Misleading the U.S.?01:20:34 Why Nuclear Weapons Still Dominate Policy01:31:07 China vs. Taiwan: Is War Inevitable?01:36:30 The 30% Chance of a Nuclear Dead Nation01:40:42 Ads01:46:34 Are Autonomous Nuclear Drones Safe?01:53:06 Where Is Safe in a Nuclear War?02:05:17 Can We Trust Leaders With Cognitive Decline?02:08:06 How a Nuclear Missile Actually Gets Launched02:16:21 Who Can Save the World From Collapse?02:21:54 Escaping the Polarized Algorithm Trap02:25:09 Preparing for AI Deepfakes and Scams Follow Andrew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/46z016W  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4ljimta  EverydaySpy - https://bit.ly/40ajtmC  Podcast - https://bit.ly/4nK8WsC  Follow Annie: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lFVFz9  X - https://bit.ly/44lETje  Website - https://bit.ly/40bjTt0  You can purchase Annie's book, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario', here: https://bit.ly/4eIXJEr  Follow Benjamin:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/40BqixG  X - https://bit.ly/4li8Oi3 Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Justworks - http://Justworks.com  Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of the series, Paul Galloway joins host Pushpendra Mehta to unpack strategies for unforeseen challenges. From threat assessments and forecasting to communication and automation, they explore how treasury can enhance resilience and agility in uncertain times. Discover practical steps to ensure liquidity, visibility, and strategic readiness when disruption strikes. Want to dive deeper into Leading Practices in Treasury? Download the ebook or listen to the audiobook here: https://strategictreasurer.com/ebook-leading-practices-in-treasury/?utm_source=STEBKpage Alternatively, you may view the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJotnXwxIvw  

On this episode we are sharing a conversation from the 2025 School Safety Summit. Dr. Dewey Cornell, a leading national expert in school safety, shares the science and practical strategies behind effective threat assessment. He explains why prevention must go beyond zero tolerance policies and how schools can use structured, research-backed approaches like CSTAG to keep students safe, supported, and thriving. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website

Episode six features Pushpendra Mehta and Paul Galloway, Senior Director of Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, exploring strategies to manage unforeseen challenges. Tune in for thoughtful insights. You can explore the Leading Practices in Treasury eBook or its audiobook by visiting: https://strategictreasurer.com/ebook-leading-practices-in-treasury/?utm_source=STEBKpage For a visual overview, watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJotnXwxIvw

Why do we need and what's the purpose of a threat assessment team?

In this episode, Mark Ledlow is interviewed by Tommy Pappas of Fearless Protection Insights. They delve into the complexities of personal and physical security in today's unpredictable environment. Mark shares his background in military and law enforcement, his journey into the executive protection industry, and how he founded Ledlow Security Group. They discuss the importance of proactive security measures, conducting risk and threat assessments, and the role of advanced teams in ensuring the safety of high-net-worth individuals. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media, AI-driven threats, and the significance of educating clients to foster trust and security. Additionally, Mark highlights his commitment to supporting veterans and looks forward to expanding his security and media ventures.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSContext and Perspective: Understanding the significance of being vigilant in different environments, both domestic and international. Proactive Measures: Importance of risk assessments, threat assessments, and protective intelligence to mitigate potential dangers proactively. Digital Age Challenges: Awareness of the increased threats due to social media, AI, and the evolving nature of targeted attacks. Value of Expertise: Highlighting the importance of involving experts in security to protect personal, family, and corporate interests. Holistic Security Approach: Emphasis on combining physical security measures with digital intelligence to provide comprehensive protection. Veteran Support: Mark's commitment to empowering veterans through employment opportunities and community support.QUOTES"You don't have to be a Joe Rogan. You don't have to be a top 1% podcaster to tell your story. You just gotta get over your own fear of getting on the podcast." "My job, what I've learned over the years, is to do an investigation, figure out the context of the threat, and often, education is the key." "People want actionable intelligence. That's the key." "Mark's team does X, Y, and Z... showing the value on a risk threat assessment to the decision-makers." "Creating memories that will last a lifetime and embodying a fearless mindset not just in business, but in life."Get to know more about Tommy Pappas through the links below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypappas/https://www.tpgcollective.com/https://www.youtube.com/@TommyPappasFOTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

In Episode 436 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we're getting tactical about something that should be obvious but too often isn't: staying alive by not being stupid. Survival isn't always about fire-starting or food storage — sometimes it's just about not putting yourself in danger in the first place

In Episode 436 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we're getting tactical about something that should be obvious but too often isn't: staying alive by not being stupid. Survival isn't always about fire-starting or food storage — sometimes it's just about not putting yourself in danger in the first place "Staying Safe: Threat Assessment and Common Sense Survival | Episode 436" The post Staying Safe: Threat Assessment and Common Sense Survival | Episode 436 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Warm Start:·      The Gate 15 Interview EP 58 – Cathy Lanier: Leading NFL Security with Attitude, Effort, Crabs and Beer·      Gate 15: Test, Don't Guess: Exercising Your Response Plan·      WaterISAC's H2OEx: Click Below to Register for a Location Near You! o  Daytona, FL- July 28 o  Los Angeles, CA- Sept 11 o  Arlington, TX- Nov 6·      26th Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow Main Topics: Boulder:·      DOJ: Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado. The Justice Department has filed federal charges against illegal alien Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of yesterday's anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Colorado… Soliman is being charged with a federal hate crime in addition to facing state charges for attempted murder in Colorado. Read the federal complaint HERE·      Updates: Colorado Attack That Injured 12 Was Planned for a Year, Officials Say. The F.B.I. said in a court filing that thesuspect, an Egyptian citizen who had sought asylum in the U.S., brought more than a dozen incendiary devices to a march in support of hostages in Gaza.·      Colorado suspect, now charged with federal hate crime, planned antisemitic attack for a year, FBI says·      12 burned in Boulder attack; suspect charged with federal hate crime:·      Boulder terror attack suspect planned mass shooting but was stopped from buying gun due to immigration status, as he faces 624 years in prison·      What We Know About the Boulder, Colorado Attack·      After Several Attacks, Heightened Anxiety Among American Jews Pride Month: Trans community most targeted in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, GLAAD data shows. Transgender and gender-nonconforming people were the target of over half of allanti-LGBTQ+ incidents tracked by GLAAD over the last year in a new report… GLAAD counted more than 930 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents from May 2024 through April 2025, 52% of which targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people, across 49 states and Washington, D.C. Insider Threat:o  U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide ClassifiedInformation to Foreign Government. ·      Intelligence agency employee accused of attempting to leak classified documents out of frustration with Trump.  Ransomware! ·      Gate 15: Test, Don't Guess: Exercising Your Response Plan·      Q1 '25 Travelers' Cyber Threat Report: Record Attack Activity·      Delinea - 2025 State of Ransomware Report - Adapting with agility to a fast-changing threat landscape·      FBI PIN - Silent Ransom Group Targeting Law Firms·      Firm in Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case says stolen data wasdeleted after cyber breach·      Akira Ransomware: When Paying Isn't Enough to Stay Anonymous·      The State of State-Sponsored Hacktivist Attacks Quick Hits·      Ukraine launches massive drone strike on air bases deep inside Russia ·      Crypto Hacks in May 2025 Hit $244M, But $157M Frozen in Swift Recovery Efforts·      FBI FLASH: Infrastructure Used to Manage Domains Related to Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scams between October 2023 and April 2025 ·      US DIA 2025 Threat Assessment warns of growing complexity in global threats, national security·      DIA Releases 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment: Cyber, Cartels, and Global Military Buildup Dominate Outlook·      Get ready for several years of killer heat,top weather forecasters warn·      America's summers keep getting warmer·      North Korea Infiltrates U.S. Remote Jobs—With the Help of Everyday Americans·      Tornado season 2025: active through April, andMay is keeping pace·      Treasury Takes Action Against Major Cyber Scam Facilitator

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In this episode, Mark Ledlow, Bruno Dias, and Matt Talbot discuss the importance of comprehensive threat and risk assessments in corporate and educational environments. They explore the integration of physical security with behavioral threat assessments, emphasizing the crucial role every employee plays in maintaining safety. Additionally, they touch on the psychological aspects of individuals who commit acts of violence, drawing on their own extensive field experiences. Matt shares a powerful story from his time working in a high-risk prison environment, highlighting the importance of building trust and respect with inmates. The episode wraps up with information about their ongoing projects and how listeners can reach out to them for their expert services.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSAdversity Handling: The importance of dealing with adversity and leveraging experiences to stay fearless is emphasized. Comprehensive Security Approach: Incorporating physical security into behavioral threat assessment provides a unique value. Inclusiveness in Safety: Every employee, regardless of their role, should be viewed as part of the safety and security team. Warning Signs: Identifying and acting on warning behaviors and signs is crucial in preventing violent incidents. Human Side of Inmates: Building respectful relationships with inmates can foster mutual respect and potentially prevent violent outcomes. Impactful Storytelling: Personal stories, such as working with high-risk individuals, can convey powerful lessons in security management. Legacy and Education: The importance of leaving a positive legacy and educating the next generation of security professionals.QUOTES"We really need to think about everybody who is positioned to be able to possibly help." "Humans communicate kind of like dogs shed hair, right? It's just a necessity." "Everybody plays a role... there's something good in everybody and my job was to figure that out." "Sometimes it's about just getting to the human side of somebody." "Treating people with validation and making them feel significant can prevent them from committing violent acts." "Our goal is to leave something original, something impacting on this larger community."Get to know more about Dr. Bruno Dias through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunodiaspci/Get to know more about Dr. Matt Talbot through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-talbot-phd-lcsw-ccfc-cfmhe-ctm%C2%AE-5a655044To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

In this episode, Mark Ledlow dives into a refreshing discussion with security experts Bruno Dias and Matt Talbot. They share their extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and recount a harrowing incident involving a school shooting. Bruno discusses the complexities and challenges of managing the aftermath, focusing on the importance of prevention and creating collaborative safety environments. The conversation expands to broader societal issues, including the impact of technology and social media on security and well-being. Both guests emphasize the need for a preventative stance and a compassionate, community-focused approach to addressing and mitigating threats.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSSchool Shooting Experience: Bruno shares his firsthand experience with a school shooting and the importance of preparation and response. Prevention Over Reaction: Emphasized the need for proactive threat assessment and the importance of early reporting to prevent violence. Impact of Technology: The conversation highlighted how technology, especially social media, can be both a tool and a threat in behavioral threat assessment. Community and Compassion: Stressed the significance of community support and compassion during times of economic and social hardship. Future Predictions: Discussion on the potential increase in workplace violence and emotional wellness challenges due to economic and political changes.QUOTES"You have to do the work with fidelity...threat assessment is not about risk elimination, it's about risk reduction.""Technology can be an accelerant...it can help validate feelings, stimulate ideas, and make ideas operational.""In desperate moments, people sometimes will resort to trying to control what they can't...often in destructive ways.""We need to use technology as a force for good...it's becoming increasingly difficult for parents and schools to monitor kids' use of technology.""By simply letting people know that you have a violence prevention model, you immediately improve their sense of wellness and security."Get to know more about Dr. Bruno Dias through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunodiaspci/Get to know more about Dr. Matt Talbot through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-talbot-phd-lcsw-ccfc-cfmhe-ctm%C2%AE-5a655044/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Branching Minds.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Safety starts with discernment and prevention—the ability to identify concerning behaviors, prevent escalation, and respond with effective, research-based strategies. Join us for an insightful edWeb podcast with Dr. Dewey Cornell, the creator of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model. Moderated by Dr. Ellina Xiong, MTSS Practice Lead at Branching Minds, we explore how the CSTAG model integrates with student supports to foster safer schools.Discover how schools can use evidence-based threat assessment strategies alongside a proactive, tiered support system to identify and address student needs effectively. The session concludes with an interactive Q&A, giving you the opportunity to gain insights directly from Dr. Cornell. Learning objectives include:Understand key principles of the CSTAG and their role in promoting school safetyExplore how a system of supports provides early identification and intervention for students displaying concerning behaviorsLearn practical strategies for implementing a collaborative, data-driven approach to behavioral support using the CSTAGThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.Branching MindsLeveraging the learning sciences and technology to help districts effectively personalize learningDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

The hard activity data continue to show resilient growth in the first four months of the year. We maintain our recession call owing to 1) front-loading that will impart a drag going forward, 2) material trade war drags that will further damp activity, and 3) sentiment that is falling sharply and risks becoming a drag on its own. Trade war news this week does not move the needle in our view. The Fed is equally balanced on rising risks to both sides of its dual mandate and unlikely to act absent a break in the data. This podcast was recorded on May 9, 2025. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party. It is permissible to use J.P. Morgan Data for internal business purposes only in an AI system or model that protects the confidentiality of J.P. Morgan Data so as to prevent any and all access to or use of such J.P. Morgan Data by any third-party.

Mike & Jim discuss the tactical considerations for critical incidents involving fire as a weapon. Should we send fire fighters in with cops? Should we add one more training requirement to overtasked police? If someone is making a threat with fire can you shoot him? Should you?  Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com Photo Courtesy: DVIDS

Darrell Castle discusses the Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community just issued and signed off on by the office of the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Transcription / Notes THREAT ASSESSMENT Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Good Friday on the 18th day of April 2025. I will be talking about the Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community just issued and signed off on by the office of the Director of National Intelligence who at this moment is Tulsi Gabbard. This report gives the assessment of threats the U.S. faces from each country in the world where a threat is perceived to exist and is the combined assessment of the 17 intelligence agencies that are under the authority of the national director. This report, which is published annually, is hot off the presses, but I don't recommend that you read all 33 pages as I have unless you have a high tolerance for being terrified. Yes, once you have read this report you will wonder how the people who deal with this information every day manage to sleep at night. I will take this opportunity to share the highlights of the threat assessment as determined by U.S, Intelligence with you so you don't have to read it and risk being terrorized. The forward to the report introduces us to what is about to be presented. Terrorist and transnational criminal organizations, and I suppose that means drug cartels and their national supporters directly threaten our citizens and are directly responsible for more than 55,000 U.S. deaths from synthetic opioids in the last year, a 33% increase over the previous year.. It is amazing to me just how destructive the scourge of drugs has been to America. Those who are addicted seem to have an uncontrollable desire for the drug which enslaves them. I suppose the drugs at first, promise a good time or relief from bad times, but deliver, instead, misery and death. I certainly believe that the U.S. government should consider as threats the nations enabling the cartels who do it for money and power. It's a difficult problem indeed, for the cartels, thanks mostly to China, apparently control virtually all of Mexico and have made significant inroads into the governments of the various border states especially Arizona. “Western Hemisphere based TCOs and terrorists involved in illicit drug production and trafficking bound for the United States endanger the health and safety of millions of Americans, contribute to regional instability.” Well, that's a no brainer isn't it so I wonder why no one in the government takes the time to explain to Mr. and Ms. Average American exactly what is happening and why such action against the cartels is necessary to save our lives. It is apparently profit for India, but for China they do it at cost because it's a weapon to weaken and destroy the U.S. Mexico and its politicians are apparently so intimidated and terrified by the cartels and their multi billions in monetary assets that they do the cartels bidding. In case you had any doubts about whether or not international terrorist groups are still active and still intent on doing harm not only to the U.S. Government but citizens as well you can now remove any doubt. “ISIS most aggressive branches, including ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), and its entrepreneurial plotters will continue to seek to attack the West, including the United States, via online outreach and propaganda aimed at directing, enabling, or inspiring attacks, and could exploit vulnerable travel routes.” Well, that's encouraging isn't it to know that ISIS seeks to exploit your travel routes. The Report tells us that the New Year's Day attacker in New Orleans was influenced by ISIS propaganda, as well as the Afghan national who was arrested in October for planning an election day attack in the name of ISIS. The intent of the attacks was to demonstrate to us and the world that ISIS could attack inside the US at an...

Everyone will tell you they're not the threat, but someone has to be! And figuring out exactly who it is can be the difference between victory and defeat.  This episode, we're breaking down everything you need to become a master of threat assessment. From how to calibrate your thinking going into the game to how to assess the board states themselves, we'll give you the tools you need to destroy your biggest threats before they destroy you. So tune in and remember: we're not the threat! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE - CHICAGO: The Greatest Show in the Multiverse returns to The Windy City for MagicCon Chicago! Don't miss this epic and hilarious Commander battle as four fierce competitors race to the finish line on Friday, Feb. 21st starting at 6pm. Find Event Badge Info here: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html  -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  COMMANDER SPELLBOOK: Commander Spellbook is the best way to check your deck for combos or find new ones to build around. Check it out at https://www.commanderspellbook.com/  RAYCON: Raycon's latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command  -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Scariest Commanders to Play Against | The Command Zone 520: https://youtu.be/ZA7nX9f19yw Brian Kibler: Twitter: @bmkibler Brutal Warhammer Beatdown | Extra Turns 28: https://youtu.be/0DB-V0Xfd4g Jordan Pridgen: Twitter: @jordanpigeon Jamie Block: Twitter: @Jamblock Street Fighter vs Transformers | Extra Turns 32: https://youtu.be/9DkkVMIeEO0 Gaurav Gulati: Twitter: @DoubleGXG Reid Duke: Twitter: @ReidDuke -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices