Why the Government Lied about COVID w/ Gavin de Becker
Gavin de Becker is a security specialist, author, and founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates. His firm, GDBA, provides protection and threat assessment services for high-profile clients at GDBA.com. Check out his latest book, Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines. Follow @GDBAprotects on Instagram for more.IN THE NEWS: Trump declares the U.S. mission in Iran ahead of schedule, boasting that eliminating key Iranian military leadership took about an hour and vowing America will easily prevail over the regime. Meanwhile, a CBS reporter in Austin defies a producers text telling him not to focus...
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi: Transition Plan and the Fight for Iran's Freedom
(0:00) Jason intros Prince Reza Pahlavi (1:09) Pahlavi's take on the war and vision for Iran's future, Democracy, and return (8:53) Trump's surrender conditions, core principles, role in transition and potential leadership (17:14) Thoughts on the people and spirit of Iran (21:33) Shervin Pishevar joins: thoughts on the current regime killing 40k+ protestors, future of the Middle East (33:59) Future leader and government of Iran, plan for transition Follow Reza Pahlavi: https://x.com/PahlaviReza Follow Shervin: https://x.com/shervin Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music...
Iran's Breaking Point, Trump's Greenland Acquisition, and Solving Energy Costs
(0:00) Bestie intros! (4:18) Iran's breaking point: regime change coming? (14:28) Solving energy prices: Microsoft first hyperscaler to "pay its own way" and subsidize residential electric costs (31:18) OpenAI's compute deal with Cerebras, the renaissance in decode silicon (35:09) Billionaire backlash in California: Wealth Tax exodus (56:13) Greenland acquisition: Why it's crucial Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://polymarket.com/event/khamenei-out-as-supreme-leader-of-iran-by-january-31 https://polymarket.com/event/will-the-iranian-regime-fall-by-the-end-of-2026 https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0364 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115884759090137876 https://www.ft.com/content/3f392c9b-c07d-42f5-b000-0a7347ad1ec0 https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-forges-multibillion-dollar-computing-partnership-with-cerebras-746a20e4 https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/openai-signs-compute-deal-worth-least-10-billion-chipmaker-cerebras?rc=f8fu8f https://x.com/chamath/status/2011486582386106387 https://x.com/friedberg/status/2011703965143220457 https://x.com/chamath/status/2011197387830935777 https://polymarket.com/event/will-trump-acquire-greenland-before-2027 https://x.com/chamath/status/2011197387830935777
Israel holds off attacking Iranian gas infrastructure
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said Israel will hold off future attacks on Iranian gas fields after being asked to do so by President Trump. An Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday, followed by Iranian attacks on Qatari gas installations caused steep rises in the price of gas and oil. Also, we get the view from Iran from our BBC Persian correspondent. We hear how life has changed in Jerusalem's Old City now that its most sacred Christian, Muslim and Jewish sites are closed to the public. And we talk to the scientist behind...
Oil and gas prices surge after energy plant strikes
Energy prices have surged after strikes on key gas facilities in Qatar and Iran, as the Middle East war continues to escalate. Iran has targeted Qatar's Ras Laffan complex in response to the bombing of Iranian facilities on South Pars gas field by Israel. The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the war is on track as the White House asks Congress for an extra $200 billion dollars. There are indications the US and Israel are diverging on their war aims. Meanwhile Iran continues to carry out the executions of Iranians who demonstrated against the regime in January. In South...
Iran attacks energy facilities in the Gulf
Qatar's state-owned petroleum company says an Iranian ballistic missile attack on its main gas complex at Ras Laffan has caused widespread destruction. Several Gulf states were attacked by Iran after its largest gas field South Pars was hit in an Israeli strike. President Trump has warned Iran not to launch further attacks on Qatar, or face a "massive" response from the US. He said Iran's gas field had been attacked by Israel - not the United States. But he said the US would "blow" it up if Tehran continued to retaliate.Also: America's top spies tell a Senate committee that after...
Israel's third top-level assassination in two days
Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an overnight Israeli strike. It comes just a day after Israel assasinated Ali Larijani and another senior Iranian commander, and as thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for their funerals. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the latest killing as ''cowardly". Also: an Iranian petrochemical complex on the world's largest natural gas field is hit by Israeli airstrikes - a significant escalation against Iran's energy infastructure. Retaliatory strikes by Iran and its allied militia groups continue across the region. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky tells the BBC he has a "very bad feeling"...
Israel says it's killed Iran's top security chief
Israel's foreign minister said Iranians were "safer" without Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani, after the Israeli military said it had killed both of them in strikes. Hours after the Israeli announcement, there has still been no response from Tehran to the claims. The defence minister, Israel Katz, said he had instructed the military to continue hunting down Irans leadership. Also: In the US, a top counter-terrorism official has resigned over the war against Iran, saying President Trump had been pushed into the conflict by Israeli pressure. And: Medical sources in Afghanistan say more than 100 bodies...
Attacks continue after Trump says Iran deal not good enough
After President Trump said Iran seemed ready to make a deal to end the war but the terms weren't good enough, Tehran has been carrying out further missile and drone strikes on US allies across the Middle East. The Iranian foreign minister has denied that Iran has targeted civilian or residential areas in the Middle East - only US military targets. And he said the war would end when Iran was "certain" it could not be repeated. We hear from our Persian service correspondent about what she makes of these claims, and what people inside Iran are worrying about. Also:...
Iran says US Kharg Island attack a failure
On Friday President Trump said the US had obliterated military targets on the Iranian oil hub island of Kharg and threatened to target the oil infrastructure there if Iran stopped ships going through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran accused Washington of a failed mission and warned that any attacks on its energy facilities would lead to strikes on US-linked oil interests in the region. Also: People in the Gulf State of Qatar have been told to evacuate several areas that could be targeted by Iranian missiles; the Iranian-backed Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has urged Iran to stop attacking its Gulf...
US strikes Irans key oil island
President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out strikes against military targets on Kharg island, Iran's main export terminal for oil in the Gulf. Writing on social media, he said he'd decided not to destroy the oil infrastructure on the island. US media report that amphibious ships carrying 2,000 Marines are being sent to the Gulf, but the Pentagon has declined to comment. There have been explosions in the capital Tehran, as thousands of Iranians took part in a rally in support of the regime. And in Lebanon the health ministry says an Israeli strike has hit a...
Iran's new leader in defiant first message
Iranian state television has broadcast a message in the name of the newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The message was read by an announcer and gave no clue as to the state of the leader's health. Some reports say he was injured on the first day of US and Israeli attacks. In the message, he said Iran would avenge the blood of its martyrs, and continue to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which one fifth of the world's oil passes. We hear from people in Iran, many of whom say they are now living in constant fear. We...
Iranian residents tell BBC about US and Israeli bombardment
The BBC hears from Iranian residents about life under bombardment, as the US says its military campaign is a "resounding success" - and ahead of schedule. Tehran accuses its enemies of targeting civilians. We also hear from one of the world's biggest shipping companies about how it's unwilling to risk its employees and vessels by sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. In other news, passenger trains are set to resume between China and North Korea. And why some people think it's important to distinguish between books written by humans and AI.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you...
Hegseth: Today most intense day of US strikes on Iran
The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, says Tuesday's attacks on Iran will be the most intense day since the war began. Echoing the words of President Trump, he said America would continue to fire missiles until Iranian forces were, as he put it, "totally and decisively" defeated. The world's biggest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, has warned of catastrophic consequences if the Strait of Hormuz - off Iran - is blocked for an extended period and we hear from people crossing the border into Turkey to escape the conflict continues. Also: Authorities in the US state of New Mexico have launched...
Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war
Oil price falls and stock markets rally after President Trump hints that war with Iran could be shorter than he'd previously said. But he also says America hasn't yet won enough. We also look at how the war is continuing to affect Lebanon, and how the Iranian women's football team has been dragged into the conflict fallout at a tournament in Australia. In other news, the AI firm Anthropic sues the US government. And Russia wins its first gold medal at a Winter Paralympics in more than a decade.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to...
Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader
Supporters of the Iranian regime have taken to the streets to celebrate the selection of the country's new spiritual leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He will replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Shortly after the announcement, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes at targets in Israel and across the Middle East. The price of crude oil has surged above $110 a barrel - a four-year high - as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed because of the war. In other news, the left-wing coalition of...
Iranian clerics reach consensus on new supreme leader
Members of the Iranian clerical body tasked with choosing a new supreme leader says there's consensus on a replacement for the late Ali Khamenei. In Iran, oil depots have been hit by intense US-Israeli aerial bombardment, with locals speaking of multiple explosions. Residents in Teheran report a blackened sky from thick smoke. Iranian forces have fired more drones and rockets at Iran's neighbours. We look at China's response to the the war as the UN warns of a dangerous moment for the world.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for...
US and Israel hit Iranian oil depot
The US and Israel target Iranian oil facilities for the first time since start of war - but Tehran remains defiant. It continues to retaliate, launching drones and missiles on neighbouring countries. Also, Lebanon continues to count the cost after Israel carries out huge strikes on what it says are Iranian-backed Hezbollah strongholds. More US criticism of Britain, as Donald Trump accuses the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, of joining a war that the US has already won. In other news, we look at the 35-year-old former rapper who looks set to become the new prime minister of Nepal. And,...
Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said Iran will stop striking its neighbours as long as no attacks originate from them; he's apologised for Tehran's attacks on those countries in the past week. President Trump has referred to that apology in a post on social media, saying "this promise was only made because of the relentless U.S. and Israeli attack". He added that today Tehran "will be hit very hard." Israel is continuing to pound Lebanon, saying it's targetting strongholds of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah; Ghanaian UN peacekeepers have been wounded in a missile attack. Also, we hear from...
US: 'achievable objectives' in Iran in four to six weeks
President Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, didn't give details of what these objectives were. But she said that when the goals of the war were realised, "Iran will essentially be in a place of unconditional surrender, whether they say it themselves or not". We hear from Iranians on life during wartime, Lebanese civilians living on the beach in Beirut as Hezbollah comes under attack from Israel and the latest on the economic impact of the conflict. Also, after US troops forcibly removed the Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, from power Mr Trump has suggested that Cuba might be next on his...
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender
President Trump says there will be no deal with Iran, only unconditional surrender, as the US and Israel continue their bombardment of Tehran and other Iranian cities. The Iranian authorities say more than 1,200 people have been killed since attacks began last Saturday. In Lebanon hundreds of thousands have fled their homes, as the southern suburbs of Beirut are pounded by Israeli strikes. Also: Ukraine and a number of other European countries boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony in Italy in protest at Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to compete under their countries' flags; Hungary is to expel seven Ukrainians...
US and Israel 'moving to next phase' of war with Iran
The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, said the amount of firepower over Iran was about to surge dramatically. The Israeli military said it had begun a "broad scale" wave of strikes against infrastructure in Tehran. The head of US central command, Admiral Brad Cooper, said Iran's current and future missile capabilities were being destroyed. Iran, for its part, has continued to hit back and several Gulf states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have said they have intercepted several Iranian missiles. Meanwhile, the United States has eased its embargo on Russian oil, after prices rose because of the Iran war....
US and Israel step up attacks on Iran
Massive explosions are reported in Tehran and in Karaj to its west as the United States and Israel step up their attacks on Iranian cities. We hear what life is like for those living there. Iran continues to retaliate with attacks on Israel and other countries in the region -- although it denies carrying out drone strikes in Azerbaijan. Ukraine's President Zelensky says he is prepared to lend his support to Gulf states facing Iran's missile attacks and we ask what that help might look like. Also: we take you to Nepal's election, the first since Gen-Z protests brought down...
US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon has released footage of a US submarine firing on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and sinking it. Earlier, the Sri Lankan Navy picked up a distress call from the IRIS Dena. Sri Lankan police and defence officials say 87 bodies have been recovered from the water, and 67 sailors are still missing. Also: Iran carries out missile and drone attacks on several countries as Israel and the US continue to strike targets in Iran; we report from eastern Turkey where some Iranians have been crossing the border; and could Kurdish forces lead an insurgency to help...
Israel hits Tehran and Beirut with 'simultaneous strikes'
The Israeli defence minister says he has told troops to "take control" of new positions in Lebanon. The IDF says it's targeting Hezbollah. Israel says it's bombed Iran's presidential office and the US claims to have destroyed command facilities and missile launch sites across the country. The Iranian response has included missile and drone attacks on several Gulf states. The international prices of oil and gas have risen again, as concerns grow that supplies could be hit by the conflict - we hear how South Korea has been affected. Also, we go to Nigeria to look at deep divisions within...
Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
President Donald Trump has warned that more American military personnel are likely to be killed as the US and Israel continue their attacks on Iran. Three US service members have already died after Iranian retaliatory strikes on military sites. Trump says Operation Epic Fury could last weeks. Also: the conflict widens as Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, with the IDF hitting targets in Beirut's southern suburbs. Oil prices surge after Iran warns tankers to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. The UK says it will allow the US to use British bases. And we look at Mossad and the CIA's intelligence...
Israel continues to strike Iran after Ayatollah's death
Israel is launching strikes on Iran for a second day after initial joint attacks with the US killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran says it has a duty to retaliate. Also in this special podcast, we hear how the Iranian people view the strikes on their country. We have a report from Israel, where there's been a barrage of Iranian missiles. We look at how the attack on Iran could turn into a wider regional conflict. And we ask how President Trump's decision to attack Tehran has been received at home and whether it was legal under international...
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in his office by US and Israeli strikes - ending his 36-year iron rule of the Islamic Republic. As the government announces a 40 day mourning period, many Iranians have reportedly taken to the streets to celebrate. The Revolutionary Guard has promised to punish the "murderers", and is carrying out retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region. There have been strong reactions at the UN Security Council and on Capitol Hill. So who's now in charge of Iran? And what does this mean for the rest of the world? We get analysis...
Russia 'used frog toxin' to kill Alexei Navalny
European countries say tests show Russia's Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a substance developed from a toxin found in Ecuadorian dart frogs. But the Kremlin denies killing the opposition leader. Also: Marco Rubio delivers a softer line to America's European allies at the Munich Security Conference; there are more global protests against the Iranian government; families of Venezuelan political prisoners go on hunger strike; the "Trump slump" affects US tourism; Cuba's cigar festival is snuffed out; palaeontologists discover giant sloth and elephant-like mastodon fossils; and we visit the British inmates learning how to garden. The Global News Podcast brings you...
Iran says it's ready for talks with US
US President Donald Trump is again threatening military strikes on Iran, saying he has sent a huge armada to the Middle East while signalling he is open to negotiations. Meanwhile, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has been holding talks in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate. Also: during a visit to China, the UK prime minister Keir Starmer announces that Beijing has lifted sanctions on a group of British MPs who criticised its treatment of Uyghur Muslims; President Trump declares a national emergency on Cuba and imposes punitive tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island;...
Russia to pause attacks on Ukraine as temperatures plummet
US President Donald Trump says Russia's Vladimir Putin has agreed not to attack Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and other cities and towns for a week due to "extraordinary cold" weather. Also on this podcast, Venezuelas parliament has passed a new bill that will roll back decades of tight state control over the country's oil sector. In Afghanistan, new research has shed light on the impact of the Taliban's informal ban on birth control services for women. Scientists say polar bears living in the Norwegian Arctic are getting fatter despite declining sea ice levels. We hear from Iranians around the world who...
Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members
President Trump has named the members of his 'Board of Peace' that will oversee the second phase of the Gaza peace plan. Among them are the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the former British prime minister, Sir Tony Blair. But no Palestinian or Arab has been appointed. Also, two tiny fragments of one of mediaeval Europe's greatest artworks, the Bayeux Tapestry, have been returned to France from Germany years after they were stolen. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran, has called on the international community to protect the Iranian people by degrading the...
Trump announces tariffs on Iran's allies
President Trump says countries trading with Iran will face an immediate 25% percent tariff on business with the United States, in response to Tehran's deadly suppression of protests. China alone is estimated to buy around 90% of the oil that Iran exports to the global market. As Washington considers additional action, we hear from Iranians who have lost loved ones in the lethal response to the nationwide demonstrations.Also: we hear from a Syrian man who was duped into fighting in Ukraine by a former Russian teacher, who promised hundreds of foreign recruits they could avoid combat. The US states of...
Iran Special: Q&A
In this special edition of the Global News Podcast, BBC correspondents answer your questions about the anti-government protests that spread across Iran. Can the Iranian regime survive? Will Donald Trump intervene? How would regime change affect the world? Matthew Amroliwala speaks to two of the BBC's diplomatic correspondents - Caroline Hawley in London and Paul Adams in Washington - as well as Siavash Ardalan, from BBC Persian. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology,...
Largest anti-government protests in Iran since 2009
Protests have been taking place in cities across Iran, in the biggest show of opposition to the clerical authorities for 17 years. Reports of clashes between Iranian security forces and demonstrators in Tehran and other cities. Also: officials in Minneapolis say the FBI has blocked them from investigating the shooting dead of a woman by a US immigration agent. The Trump administration alleges she tried to run over officers - local officials reject that claim. As NASA prepares to evacuate a sick crew member from the International Space Station, we ask how astronauts can stay healthy in space. Skye Newman...
More questions about Swiss fire
Officials investigating the ski resort fire in Switzerland say they're focussing on the bar's safety measures. Also: Iranian officials warn the US against intervention over protests; swapping life in the US for life in Russia; Argentina's 'tax innocence law'; the AI chatbot, Grok, says it will fix safeguards; and Venus Williams wins a wild-card entry to the Australian Open.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health we cover it all with expert analysis and...
Iran protests: 'Death to the dictatorship'
Protests over Iran's worsening economic problems have spread from the capital, Tehran, to other major cities. University students have now joined the demonstrations, calling for an end to poverty and corruption. How will the government respond? Also: the US places sanctions on Iranians and Venezuelans accused of the "aggressive and reckless proliferation of deadly weapons". Poland considers a bill to recognise same-sex couples for the first time. Some of the world's top aid organisations are set to be barred from Gaza under new Israeli rules. And researchers try a creative way of addressing homelessness. The Global News Podcast brings you...
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes. It paves the way for prisoner exchanges and for a million displaced civilians to return to their homes. Also: President Trump claims US strikes "decimated" IS targets in Nigeria; the latest on Russia-Ukraine peace talks; Myanmar lifts a curfew after four years; China's high-speed railway races to a new milestone; the Iranian actress, Taraneh Alidoosti, speaks out against women's oppression; how TV adverts fight - and reinforce - stereotypes; an elusive wild cat is rediscovered in Thailand; and we meet the Slovenian ski jumpers heading...
Military Industrial Complex - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 8/6/19
George Noory and professor Dan Kovalik explore the history of the United States military getting involved in conflicts in the Middle East and other regions for natural resources, and whether there will be a war with Iran when most Iranians like America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran Conflict Sell-Off Rattles Tech Stocks
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the market sell-off as concerns about the Middle East conflict hit equities and bonds. Plus, they look at the math of military projectiles as the US uses costly missiles to combat cheap Iranian drones. And Coherent CEO Jim Anderson discusses Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in the photonics company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Defense Tech Sector Reacts to US-Iran Strike
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites and the market impact. Plus, defense tech investors look for startups addressing asymmetric threats. And Tesla’s robotaxi service gets underway with a modest launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iran Conflict Sell-Off Rattles Tech Stocks
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the market sell-off as concerns about the Middle East conflict hit equities and bonds. Plus, they look at the math of military projectiles as the US uses costly missiles to combat cheap Iranian drones. And Coherent CEO Jim Anderson discusses Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in the photonics company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Defense Tech Sector Reacts to US-Iran Strike
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites and the market impact. Plus, defense tech investors look for startups addressing asymmetric threats. And Tesla’s robotaxi service gets underway with a modest launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Department of Know: Quantum-Safe certificates, Iranian cyberattack risks, 90 zero-days
Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests John Barrow, CISO, JB Poindexter & Co., and Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University Thanks to our show sponsor, Dropzone AI Here is a number worth knowing before RSAC. The average enterprise SOC sees tens of thousands of alerts a day. Most get triaged. A fraction get thoroughly investigated. The rest sit in the queue or get auto-closed. Dropzone AI puts AI SOC agents on every one of those alerts. Every alert investigated, end to end, across...
Chrome quantum-safe certificates, Gemini Live vulnerability, UK warns of Iranian cyberattacks
Chrome unveils quantum-safe certificates Vulnerability allowed hijacking Gemini Live UK warns of Iranian cyberattack risks Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-chrome-quantum-safe-certificates-gemini-live-vulnerability-uk-warns-of-iranian-cyberattacks/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. Today's phishing doesn't just hit inboxes it can sound like your CFO or look like your CEO on Zoom. AI voices, video, and deepfakes are turning trust into the attack surface. Adaptive fights back with AI-driven risk scoring, deepfake simulations featuring your own executives, and interactive training your team will actually remember....
UK-China forum, Iranian TV hijacked, VoidLink made by AI
UK and China try to ease cyberattack tensions Iranian state TV hijacked VoidLink malware is AI-generated Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Remember yesterday's 2 AM alert? Here's how it ends differently with Dropzone AI. The alert fires. Within minutes, not hours, their AI SOC agents have already correlated logs across your entire security stack, built a complete evidence chain, and delivered a verdict. False positive, or escalate immediately. Your analyst wakes up to answers, not a queue. That's autonomous investigation at enterprise scale. Experience it for yourself at dropzone.ai.
President's cyber bill, Iranian APT resurfaces, Kimwold DDoS attack
President signs defense bill funding Cyber Command, Pentagon phone security Iranian APT Infy resurfaces with new malware Massive Android botnet Kimwolf launches DDoS attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 46 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at ztw.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.
Outlook outage continues, Iranian APT activity, Russian ransomware arrest
Look Out! Another Outlook Outage Iranian APTs increased activity against U.S. industries in late spring Russian basketball player arrested in France over alleged ransomware ties Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programswe rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like...
Week in Review: Qilin adds lawyers, Iranian spearphishing campaign, Microsoft Direct Send hack
Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Bil Harmer, operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures. Check out Bil's page, KillSwitchAdvisory. Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Alert fatigue, false positives, analyst burnoutyou know the drill. What if you could stop threats before they run? ThreatLocker gives CISOs what they've been asking for: real control at the execution layer. Only approved apps, scripts, and executables run. Period. Known-good is enforced. Everything else? Denied by default. Ringfencing and storage control keep even trusted tools in their laneso PowerShell doesn't become...
Iranian-backed spearphishing campaign, Microsoft Outlook fix, Glasgow suffers cyberattack
Iranian-backed spearphishing campaign seeks out cybersecurity experts Microsoft fixes Outlook bug causing crashes when opening emails Glasgow City Council suffers cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com/CISO. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.
Retaliatory Iranian cyberattacks, steel giant confirms breach, ransomware hits healthcare system again
DHS warns of retaliatory Iranian cyberattacks Steel giant Nucor confirms breach Ransomware hits healthcare system again Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com/CISO.
Tenable acquires Vulcan Cyber, Chinese and Iranian hackers are using U.S. AI, US Navy bans use of DeepSeek
Tenable acquiring Israel's Vulcan Cyber in $150 million deal Chinese and Iranian Hackers Are Using U.S. AI Products to Bolster Cyberattacks U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to 'security and ethical concerns' Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Ever wish you had a teammate that could handle the most annoying parts of customer security reviews? You know, chasing down SMEs for answers, updating systems, coordinating across teamsall the grunt work nobody wants to do.Plus, having to finish the dang questionnaire itself.Well. That teammate existsConveyor just launched Sue, the first AI Agent for Customer Trust. Sue really is the dream...
U.S. soldier arrested, Election interference sanctions, RI data leak
U.S. soldier arrested for alleged leak of Trump and Harris call logs Iranian and Russian entities sanctioned for election interference Rhode Island's health benefits data leaked Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker. ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocked, for risk management and compliance. Onboarding and operation are fully supported by their US-based support team. To learn more about how ThreatLocker can help keep...
Iran exploits Windows, Microsoft deprecates tunnels, NATO cyberexpert swap
Iranian hackers exploit Windows flaw to elevate privileges Microsoft deprecates PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols in Windows Server NATO's 'most experienced expert on cyber rotated out of cyber section Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Conveyor What's the ultimate jumpscare? That moment when the security questionnaire in the portal didn't auto-save all your work. Good news: with Conveyor, that's one horror you won't have to face. Conveyor is the market leader in instant, generative AI answers for security questionnaires, no matter the format. They even offer a zero-touch option for portal-based questionnaires where you can just paste the URL, and the...
T-mobile data breach fines, Iranian hackers charged, Deepfake scam hits U.S. senate
T-Mobile data breaches cost company $31.5 million Iranian hackers charged for targeting 2024 U.S. election Deepfake scam hits U.S. senate Huge thanks to our sponsor, SpyCloud Did you know that infostealer malware can be a precursor to ransomware? Infostealers are a trending tactic used by cybercriminals to exfiltrate valuable identity data like credentials, PII, and session cookies. According to recent SpyCloud research, 75% of organizations were affected by ransomware more than once in the past year! Visit spycloud.com/headlines to find out how to keep your organization from becoming one of the statistics. Get the story behind the headlines at CISOSeries.com
Iran election interference, AMD SinkClose flaw, ADT break-in
Iranian hackers ramping up U.S. election interference AMD SinkClose flaw helps install nearly undetectable malware ADT discloses breach that impacts more than 30,000 customers demands Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker. ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocked, for risk management and compliance. Onboarding and operation are fully supported by their US-based support team. To learn more about how ThreatLocker can help keep your...
Iranian hackers charged, Siemens fixing Palo bug, Russia hacks water plant
Iranian nationals charged with hacking U.S. companies and agencies Siemens working to fix device affected by Palo Alto firewall bug Russian hackers claim cyberattack on Indiana water plant Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Veracode Are you truly listening to both your security and development teams? Make informed decisions with Veracode. Our developer-friendly security tools integrate with your existing tech stack to secure code from the start. Bridge the gap between security and development for more efficient operations and stronger defenses. Visit veracode.com for a collaborative approach to security. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com.
Merck settles NotPetya, Pompompurin breaches release, Iranian crypto mistake
Merck and its insurers settle $1.4 billion NotPetya case BreachForums admin Popompurin breaches terms of pretrial freedom Iranian crypto exchange Bit24.cash accidentally exposes customer data Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Vanta From dozens of spreadsheets and screenshots to fragmented tools and manual security reviews, managing the requirements for modern compliance and security programs is increasingly challenging. Vanta is the leading Trust Management Platform that helps you centralize your efforts to establish trust and enable growth across your organization. Over 6,000 companies partner with Vanta to automate compliance, strengthen security posture, streamline security reviews, and reduce third-party risk. To see Vanta's...
Nuclear site hacked, Iranian water breaches, ChatGPT data leaks
UK nuclear site attacked by state-linked attackers US confirms Iranian actors behind water breaches The infinite regress of ChatGPT data exfiltration Huge thanks to our sponsor, Barricade Cyber Solutions Facing a ransomware attack? Don't panic, remain calm and remember to contact Barricade Cyber Solutions, the DFIR team trusted to quickly recover business data with exclusive ransomware recovery services for small and medium businesses alike. Recover from ransomware and get your business back online with Barricade Cyber Solutions. Visit recoverfromransomware.com to schedule a call with the team today. That's recoverfromransomware.com.
Musk's ultimatum, Iran breaches government using Log4Shell, Amazon RDS data leak
Musk's ultimatum to employees leaves Twitter at risk Iranian APT breaches government agency using Log4Shell Hundreds of Amazon RDS snapshots discovered leaking user data And now a word from our sponsor, AppOmni Can you name all the third party apps connected to your major SaaS platforms like Salseforce and Microsoft? What about the data these apps can access? After all, one compromised third party app could put your entire SaaS ecosystem at risk. With AppOmni, you get visibility to all third party apps, including which end users have enabled them, and the level of data access they've been granted. Visit...
Daixin Team, PoCs host malware, Iranian nuclear agency hacked
CISA warns of Daixin Team Exploit POCs used to host malware Iranian nuclear agency hacked Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Votiro UFOs are everywhere.They're in your applications, cloud storage, endpoints, and emails. That's right UFOs Unidentified File Objects are hiding in files across your organization.UFOs can contain malware that exfiltrates data or deploys ransomware. And 70% of UFOs can't be detected by traditional scanning solutions like Anti-Virus and Sandboxing. That's where Votiro comes in. Votiro prevents UFOs before they hitch a ride in on files without detection, and without slowing down business. Do you believe? Learn more at Votiro.com/UFOs
China accuses US, London buses hacked, New APT42 group
China accuses US of cyberattacks and cyberespionage London's biggest bus operator hit by cyber "incident" Researchers reveal new Iranian threat group APT42 Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Snyk Developers want to code fast and security wants to ship securely and they want to do it all from the cloud. That's why they both choose Snyk. Backed by industry-leading security intelligence, Snyk provides real-time scanning with automated fixes and remediation advice right from the tools and workflows developers use. Code, dependencies, containers, cloud environments... all of it. And while developers are building securely, Snyk gives security teams a bird's eye view...
Log4Shell Hits Israel, Russian cyberattacks on Montenegro, AlphaBay Turns 1
Microsoft warns Iranians using Log4Shell Montenegro hit with Russian cyberattacks AlphaBay Turns 1 Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Code42 Have you been thinking about launching an Insider Risk Management program? You don't need to be Big Brother to effectively address Insider Risk. Code42 believes that the Three Es should define any IRM program: expertise, education, and enforcement. Shift your security culture from "watchdog" to "guide dog" and everyone wins. Learn more at Code42.com/showme.
November 18, 2021
CISA releases cyber response playbooks Exec pleads guilty on internet address fraud Iranian ransomware targeting US organizations Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vulcan Cyber Vulnerability scanners are commoditized. Cloud service providers provide free scanners. Open source scanners are plentiful. Your team doesn't need another scanner, but they need to get better at identifying and prioritizing the risk that is buried in that scan data. Attend the Vulcan Cyber virtual user conference and learn how to assess and mitigate risk across all of your surfaces. Go to vulcan.io and click the button at the top of the screen to register for...
November 5, 2021
Expired certificate breaks Windows 11 snipping tool, emoji panel, and more Iranian hacking group leaks patient and LGBTQ info Popular 'coa' npm library hijacked to steal user passwords Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Reimage your Cloud! That's the theme for CLOUDSEC 2021, a 3-day global event that will be held virtually starting on November 16th. Learn the latest trends in cloud and cybersecurity with global keynotes and session tracks tailored to your role's unique challenges. Test your skills and win prizes in the 24-hr CLOUDSEC Challenge, a hands-on immersive experience that has something for everyone from novice application...
November 1, 2021
Iranian Black Shadow hacking group breaches Israeli Internet hosting firm All Windows versions impacted by new LPE zero-day vulnerability International jeweler Graff hit by Conti gang, with data of its rich clients at risk Thanks to our episode sponsor, Trend Micro Reimage your Cloud! That's the theme for CLOUDSEC 2021, a 3-day global event that will be held virtually starting on November 16th. Learn the latest trends in cloud and cybersecurity with global keynotes and session tracks tailored to your role's unique challenges. Test your skills and win prizes in the 24-hr CLOUDSEC Challenge, a hands-on immersive experience that has...
October 27, 2021
Iranian gas stations out of service after cyberattack Nevada and North Dakota top cybercrime lists Researcher cracked 70% of sampled WiFi networks And now a word from our sponsor, Banyan Security Today, 75% of enterprises are using some form of hybrid-cloud deployment. Unfortunately, traditional network-centric security solutions like VPNs are not designed to meet the scale, performance, and usability needs of modern organizations, especially those with dynamic hybrid- and multi-cloud environments. Replace your traditional network access boxes VPNs, bastion hosts, and gateways with a cloud-based zero trust remote access solution and enable a safe and reliable "work from anywhere" environment....
July 16, 2021
Facebook says it disrupted Iranian Tortoiseshell hacking campaign US offers $10 million reward to combat state-sponsored cyberattacks Report identifies top threats to Tokyo Olympic Games Thanks to our episode sponsor, Varonis We all know devasting ransomware goes beyond the endpoint. Big game ransomware defense for your cloud and on-prem data is on everyone's mind. Varonis can help ease your worries with a free ransomware preparedness assessment. Visit varonis.com/risk for more information. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com
February 9, 2021
A look at Iranian spyware operations Florida water treatment plant hacked to distribute harmful chemicals Microsoft to add 'nation-state activity alerts' to Defender Thanks to our episode sponsor Altitude Networks Remember that time when someone at work accidentally shared a Google document to your personal email? Well, that happens a lot and it leaves a backdoor to cloud data for former employees or contracts. Altitude Networks is the only solution that will protect you from this and many other data leak risks on G Suite and Office 365! Check it out at AltitudeNetworks.com and be sure your sensitive data isn't...
October 9, 2020
UK issues a report on Huawei 5G rollback Facebook will stop running political ads after the US election US seizes domains tied to Iranian misinformation campaign Thanks to our sponsor, Detectify. Detectifyis where security engineers and developers come to collaborate and build safer web apps using ethical hacker knowledge. Using payload-based testing, Detectify checks for 2000+ known vulnerabilities and helps you stay on top of emerging threats.Start a free 2-week trial today! For more, head to CISOseries.com.
Fake Claude Code Installs, Arpa Phishing, Iranian and Russian Teams Mount Cyber Retaliation
Fake Claude Code Installs, Arpa Phishing, Zombie ZIP Malware Evasion, and Iran/Israel Cyber Retaliation This episode covers four major security stories: the "InstaFix" campaign using Google sponsored ads and cloned Claude Code install pages to trick developers into pasting terminal commands that deploy the TeraStealer credential-stealing malware; a phishing technique abusing the special-use .arpa domain and IPv6 reverse DNS to evade email and domain-based defenses, using attacker-controlled DNS zones, traffic distribution systems, and lures like surveys and account notices; the "Zombie ZIP" technique that manipulates ZIP headers to bypass AV/EDR scanning, tied to CVE-2026-0866 and demonstrated to evade most VirusTotal...
Cybersecurity Today Month in Review: World In Turmoil
Cybersecurity Today Month in Review: Iran Conflict Cyber Spillover, IoT Cameras, AI Hacking Tools, and Resilience Planning In this weekend month-in-review episode, host Jim Love and panelists David Shipley, Laura Payne, Neil Bisson, and Chris "CJ" Johnson discuss cyber and infrastructure impacts tied to the US/IsraelIran conflict, including reported compromise of traffic camera networks for targeting, Iran's defensive internet shutdown, propaganda via a hacked prayer app, and GPS/AIS spoofing that misdirected ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising oil and helium supply-chain concerns. They warn of potential Iranian retaliation via DDoS, ransomware, and critical infrastructure attacks (especially water/OT), amplified by...
Watch out for cybercrime frequent flyers.
Drone strikes hit a key chip supply chain. China-linked hackers target Southeast Asian militaries. Attackers race ahead with AI. ShinyHunters claim a massive Telus breach. Microsoft issues a hotpatch. Malware turns up on Steam. Fileless attacks grow. Airline miles become cybercrime currency. Monday business breakdown. Tim Starks from CyberScoop unpacks the Stryker attack and the nebulous nature of Iranian cyber activity. AI playmates puzzle preschoolers. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and youll never miss a beat. And be sure to...
Telegram for the throne. [Research Saturday]
Today we have Tomer Bar, VP of Security Research at SafeBreach Labs, discussing their work on "Prince of Persia: A Decade of Iranian Nation-State APT Campaign Activity under the Microscope". In this first installment of SafeBreachs deep dive into the Iranian-linked APT known as Prince of Persia, originally exposed by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, researchers reveal that the group never truly went dark after 2022but instead evolved. Led by Tomer, the investigation uncovers new variants of Foudre and Tonnerre malware, expanded campaign scale, active C2 infrastructure through late 2025, and a shift toward Telegram-based command-and-control. The research provides rare,...
Rooted and patient.
A China-linked group exploits a critical Dell zero-day for 18 months. A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug risks sensitive email oversharing. A new Linux botnet leans on old-school IRC for command and control. Switzerland tightens critical infrastructure rules with mandatory cyber reporting. AstarionRAT emerges as a custom post-exploitation implant. Researchers find serious flaws in popular PDF platforms. A suspected Iranian-aligned campaign targets protest supporters. Notepad++ rolls out a double-lock update fix. And a Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal football streams. Our guest is Keith Mularski, Former FBI Special Agent and Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, reflecting on...
The quietest weapon in Americas loudest strike.
Cyber weapons knock out Iranian air defenses during strikes on nuclear sites. ShinyHunters dump more than a million stolen records from Harvard and Penn. Betterment confirms a breach exposing data from roughly 1.4 million accounts. Researchers uncover a sprawling scam network impersonating law firms. Italy blocks cyberattacks aimed at Olympics infrastructure. Critical bugs put n8n and Google Looker servers at risk of full takeover. A state-backed Shadow Campaign hits governments worldwide. OpenClaw shows how AI-powered attacks are becoming faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Our guest is Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion and former federal CIO, sharing his perspective on...
Cyber shock to the oil trade.
Venezuelas state oil company blames a cyberattack on the U.S. An Iranian hacker group offers cash bounties for doxing Israelis. Germanys lower house of parliament suffers a major email outage. South Koreas e-commerce breach exposes personal information of nearly all of that nations adults. Researchers report active exploitation of two critical Fortinet authentication bypass vulnerabilities, and three critical vulnerabilities in the FreePBX VoIP platform. An auto-industry credit reporting agency suffers a data breach. Google is shutting down its dark web reporting service. European law enforcement dismantles a Ukrainian fraud network. Our guest is Christiaan Beek, Senior Director Threat Intelligence &...
Espionage in the airwaves.
The Secret Service dismantles an illegal network. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) extends the shutdown production plants. The EU probes tech giants over online scams. Iranian APT Nimbus Manticore expands operations in Europe. North Korean Kimsuky deploys a shortcut-based espionage campaign. Github and Ruby Central roll out supply-chain security upgrades. Lastpass warns of macOS ClickFix campaign using fake GitHub repos. AT&Ts CISO warns hackers mimic Salt Typhoon's unconventional tactics. CISO Perspectives host Kim Jones previews the upcoming season. An attorney pays $10K for AI hallucinations. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an...
Plug-ins gone rogue.
Patch Tuesday. An Iranian ransomware group puts a premium on U.S. and Israeli targets. Batavia spyware targets Russias industrial sector. HHS fines a Texas Behavioral Health firm for failed risk analysis. The Anatsa banking trojan targets financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Hackers abuse a legitimate commercial evasion framework to package infostealer payloads. Researchers discovered malicious browser extensions infecting over 2.3 million users. Joe Carrigan, co-host on Hacking Humans discusses phishing kits targeting CFOs. Can felines frustrate algorithms? Purr-haps Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our...
U.S. braces for Iranian cyber intrusions.
CISA warns organizations of potential cyber threats from Iranian state-sponsored actors.Scattered Spider targets aviation and transportation. Workforce cuts at the State Department raise concerns about weakened cyber diplomacy. Canada bans Chinese security camera vendor Hikvision over national security concerns.Cisco Talos reports a rise in cybercriminals abusing Large Language Models. MacOS malware Poseidon Stealer rebrands.Researchers discover multiple vulnerabilities in Bluetooth chips used in headphones and earbuds. The FDA issues new guidance on medical device cybersecurity. Our guest is Debbie Gordon, Co-Founder of Cloud Range, looking Beyond the Stack - Why Cyber Readiness Starts with People. An IT workers revenge plan backfires....
Irans digital threat after U.S. strikes.
Cybersecurity warnings about possible Iranian retaliation have surged. A potential act of sabotage disrupts the NATO Summit in The Hague. Canadian cybersecurity officials discover Salt Typhoon breached a major telecom provider. The U.S. House bans WhatsApp from all government devices. APT28 uses Signal chats in phishing campaigns targeting Ukrainian government entities. A China-linked APT has built a covert network of over 1,000 compromised devices for long-term espionage. FileFix is a new variant of the well-known ClickFix method. SparkKitty targets Android and iOS users for image theft. Scammers steal $4 million from Coinbase users by posing as support staff. On todays...
Irans digital retaliation looms.
US warns of heightened risk of Iranian cyberattacks. Cyber warfare has become central to Israel and Irans strategies. Oxford City Council discloses data breach. Europe aiming for digital sovereignty. Michigan hospital network says data belonging to 740,000 was stolen by ransomware gang. RapperBot pivoting to attack DVRs. A picture worth a thousand wallets. New Zealands public sector bolsters cyber defenses. On our Industry Voices segment today, we are joined by Imran Umar, Zero Trust Lead at Booz Allen Hamilton, discussing Zero Trust and Thunderdome. And a cyberattack spoils Russias dairy flow. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review...
Cant DOGE the inquiry.
A House oversight committee requests DOGE documents from Microsoft. Predatory Sparrow claims a cyberattack on an Iranian bank. Microsoft says data that happens in Europe will stay in Europe. A complex malware campaign is using heavily obfuscated Visual Basic files to deploy RATs. A widely used CMS platform suffers potential RCE bugs. North Koreas Kimsuky targets academic institutions using password-protected research documents. Asus patches a high-severity vulnerability in its Armoury Crate software. CISAs new leader remains in confirmation limbo. Our guest is Brian Downey, VP of Product Management from Barracuda, talking about how security sprawl increases risk. Operation Fluffy Narwhal...
Beware of BADBOX.
The DOJ files to seize over $7 million linked to illegal North Korean IT workers. The FBI warns of BADBOX 2.0 malware targeting IoT devices. Researchers uncover a major security flaw in Chrome extensions. ESET uncovers Iranian hackers targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials. Hitachi Energy, Acronis and Cisco patch critical vulnerabilities. 20 suspects are arrested in a major international CSAM takedown. Hackers exploit a critical flaw in Roundcube webmail. Todays guest is Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity at Black & Veatch, exploring how organizations can close the cyberattack readiness gap. ChatGPT logs are caught in a legal...
Fingers point east.
The Czech Republic accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of cyber-espionage. CISAs leaders head for the exits. Cybercriminals are using fake AI video generator websites to spread malware. A stealthy phishing campaign delivers the Remcos RAT via DBatLoader. A fake Bitdefender website spreads malware targeting financial data. Medusa ransomware claims to have breached global real estate firm RE/MAX. An Iranian national faces up to 30 years in prison for ransomware targeting US cities. Our guest is Tony Velleca, CyberProof's CEO, discussing exposure management and a more risk-focused approach to prioritize threats. Mind reading for fun and profit. Remember to leave us a...
Targeting schools is not cool.
The LockBit ransomware gang has been hacked. Google researchers identify a new infostealer called Lostkeys. SonicWall is urging customers to patch three critical device vulnerabilities. Apple patches a critical remote code execution flaw. Cisco patches 35 vulnerabilities across multiple products. Iranian hackers cloned a German modeling agencys website to spy on Iranian dissidents. Researchers bypass SentinelOnes EDR protection. Education tech firm PowerSchool faces renewed extortion. CrowdStrike leans into AI amidst layoffs. Our guest is Caleb Barlow, CEO of Cyberbit, discussing the mixed messages of the cyber skills gaps. Honoring the legacy of Joseph Nye. Remember to leave us a 5-star...
US Treasury targets darknet kingpin.
US Treasury Department sanctions Iranian national accused of running the Nemesis criminal marketplace. Hunters International threatens to leak data stolen from Tata Technologies. Apple challenges U.K.s iCloud encryption backdoor order. UK competition regulator says no investigation into Microsoft's OpenAI partnership. Stealthy malware campaign targets the UAE's aviation and satellite industry. This week on our CertByte segment, N2Ks Chris Hare is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. And hackers hit the books. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up...
AI-powered propaganda.
The U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over election misinformation. Apple settles a class action lawsuit over Siri privacy allegations. DoubleClickjacking exploits a timing vulnerability in browser behavior. FireScam targets sensitive info on Android devices. ASUS issues a critical security advisory for several router models. A former crypto boss faces extradition amidst allegations of defrauding investors out of more than $40 billion. HHS unveils proposed updates to HIPAA. Millions of email servers have yet to enable encryption. Our guest is Joe Saunders, Co-Founder & CEO of RunSafe Security discussing the complexities of safeguarding critical infrastructure. Using Doom to prove youre...
One tap, total access: Pegasus exploits unveiled.
Unredacted court filings from WhatsApps 2019 lawsuit against NSO Group reveal the scope of spyware infections. Glove Stealer can bypass App-Bound Encryption in Chromium-based browsers. Researchers uncover a new zero-day vulnerability in Fortinets FortiManager. Rapid7 detects an updated version of LodaRAT. CISA warns of active exploitation of Palo Alto Networks Expedition tool. Misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages accounts expose sensitive data. Iranian state hackers mimic North Koreans in fake job scams. Australia warns its critical infrastructure providers about state sponsored embedded malware. An especially cruel cybercriminal gets ten years in the slammer. Guest Ambuj Kumar, Co-founder and CEO of Simbian, joins...
A push to debunk election disinformation.
Georgias Secretary of State Pushes Social Media to Remove Russian Disinformation. CISA introduces its first international strategic plan. Microsoft issues a warning about the Quad7 botnet. Researchers uncover a zero-click vulnerability in Synology devices. CISA warns of critical ICS vulnerabilities. The U.S.and Israel outline the latest cyber activities of an Iranian threat group. Researchers track an online shopping scam operation called Phish n Ships. A Colorado Pathology lab notifies 1.8 million patients of a data breach. Our guest is Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO at Illumio, with a timely look at election security. Packing a custom PC full of meth....
Authorities bring down another hacker.
Brazilian authorities arrest the alleged USDoD hacker. The DoJ indicts the alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan. CISA and its partners warn of Iranian brute force password attempts. A new report questions online platforms ability to detect election disinformation. Recent security patches address critical vulnerabilities in widely-used platforms. North Korean threat actors escalate their fake IT worker schemes. CISA seeks comment on Product Security Bad Practices. Dealing effectively with post-breach stress. Tim Starks, Senior Reporter at CyberScoop, joins us to discuss Whats new from this years Counter Ransomware Initiative summit. Redbox DVD rental machines get a reboot. Remember to leave us...
Attacks amidst anniversaries.
Hackers target Russias court information system. Patch Tuesday rundown. GoldenJackal targets government and diplomatic entities in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.Cybercriminals are exploiting Floridas disaster relief efforts. Australia introduced its first standalone cybersecurity law. CISA and the FBI issue guidance against Iranian threat actors. Mamba 2FA targets Microsoft 365 accounts. Casio reports a data breach. On our Solution Spotlight, Simone Petrella speaks with Andy Woolnough from ISC2's about their 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. Keeping the AI slop off Wikipedia. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for...
Podcast bait, malware switch. [Research Saturday]
Joshua Miller from Proofpoint is discussing their work on "Best Laid Plans: TA453 Targets Religious Figure with Fake Podcast Invite Delivering New BlackSmith Malware Toolset." Proofpoint identified Iranian threat actor TA453 targeting a prominent Jewish figure with a fake podcast interview invitation, using a benign email to build trust before sending a malicious link. The attack attempted to deliver new malware called BlackSmith, containing a PowerShell trojan dubbed AnvilEcho, designed for intelligence gathering and exfiltration. This malware consolidates all of TA453's known capabilities into a single script rather than the previously used modular approach. The research can be found here:...
Darknet dollars exposed.
International Law Enforcement Seizes Domains of Russian Crypto Laundering Networks. The real-world risk of a recently revealed Linux vulnerability appears low. Criminal Charges Loom in the Iranian Hack of the Trump Campaign. Meta is fined over a hundred million dollars for storing users passwords in plaintext. Delawares public libraries grapple with the aftermath of a ransomware attack. Tor merges with Tails. Progress Software urges customers to patch multiple vulnerabilities. A critical vulnerability in VLC media player has been discovered. Our guests are Mark Lance, Vice President of DFIR and Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, and Andrew Nelson, Principal Security Consultant...
Can connected cars jeopardize national security?
The US is set to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected cars. Dell investigates a breach of employee data. Unit 42 uncovers a North Korean PondRAT and a red team tool called Splinter. Marko Polo malware targets cryptocurrency influencers, gamers, and developers. An Iranian state-sponsored threat group targets Middle Eastern governments and telecommunications.The alleged Snowflake hacker remains active and at large. German officials quantify fallout from the CrowdStrike incident. Apples latest macOS update has led to widespread issues with cybersecurity software and network connectivity. Our guest is Vincenzo Ciancaglini, Senior Threat Researcher from Trend Micro, talking...
Cyberattack cripples major American chipmaker.
A major American chipmaker discloses a cyberattack. Cybercriminals exploit Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) to bypass iOS and Android defenses. Mandiant uncovers a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Services. ALBeast hits ALB. Microsofts latest security update has caused significant issues for dual-boot systems. The DOEs new SolarSnitch program aims to sure up solar panel security. Researchers uncover LLM poisoning techniques. An Iranian-linked group uses a fake podcast to lure a target. Our guest is Parya Lotfi, CEO of DuckDuckGoose, discussing the increasing problem of deepfakes in the cybersecurity landscape. Return to sender - AirTag edition. Miss an episode? Sign-up...
Cybersecurity on the ballot.
The Dems 2024 party platform touches on cybersecurity goals. The feds warn of increased Iranian influence operations. A severe security flaw has been discovered in a popular WordPress donation plugin. The Lazarus Group exploits a Windows zero-day to install a rootkit. Krebs on Security takes a closer look at the significant data breach at National Public Data. Toyota confirms a data breach after their data shows up on a hacking forum. A critical Jenkins vulnerability is added to CISAs Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybercriminals steal credit card info from the Oregon Zoo. Guest CJ Moses, CISO at Amazon, discussing partnership...
Mic, camera, and more at risk.
Cisco Talos discovers vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications for macOS. OpenAI disrupts an Iranian influence campaign. Jewish Home Lifecare discloses a data breach affecting over 100,000. Google tests an auto-redaction feature in Chrome for Android. Unicoin informs the SEC that it was locked out of G-Suite for four days. House lawmakers raise concerns over China-made WiFi routers. Moodys likens the switch to post-quantum cryptography to the Y2K bug. Diversity focused tech nonprofits grapple with flagging support. Tim Starks of CyberScoop is back to discuss his investigation of a Russian hacking group targeting human rights groups. Smart phones get some street smarts....
Confidential or compromised?
The Trump campaign claims its email systems were breached by Iranian hackers. A Nashville man is arrested as part of an alleged North Korean IT worker hiring scam. At Defcon, researchers reveal significant vulnerabilities in Googles Quick Share. Ransomware attacks hit an Australian gold mining company as well as multiple U.S. local governments. GPS spoofing is a matter of time. Cisco readies another round of layoffs. Nearly 2.7 billion records of personal information for people in the United States have been shared on a hacking forum. Our own Rick Howard speaks with Mark Ryland, Director of Amazon Security, about formal...
Charting the course: Biden's blueprint for global cybersecurity.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to unveil a new international cybersecurity strategy at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. Paris prepares for Olympic-sized cybersecurity threats. Wichita, Kansas is recovering from a ransomware attack. A massive data breach hits citizens of El Salvador. Researchers steal cookies to bypass authentication. Cuckoo malware targets macOS systems. Iranian threat actors pose as journalists to infiltrate network targets. A former Microsoft insider analyzes the companys recommitment to cybersecurity. Guest Mark Terenzoni, Director of Risk Management at AWS, joins N2Ks Rick Howard to discuss the benefits of security lakes in a post-AI world. Ukrainian...
Iran's covert cyber operations exposed.
The DOJ indicts four Iranian nationals on hacking charges. Legislation to ban or force the sale of TikTok heads to the Presidents desk. A Russian hack group claims a cyberattack on an Indiana water treatment plant. A roundup of dark web data leaks. Mandiant monitors dropping dwell times. Bcrypt bogs down brute-forcing. North Korean hackers target defense secrets. On our Learning Layer segment, host Sam Meisenberg and Joe Carrigan continue their discussion of Joe's ISC2 CISSP certification journey. On our Industry Voices segment, Tony Velleca, CEO of CyberProof, joins us to explore some of the pain points that CISOs &...
FBI initiates router revolution.
The FBI kicks Moobot out of small business routers. Sensitive data has been stolen from a state government network. AMC proposes a multi-million-dollar settlement after improperly sharing subscribers viewing habits. The U.S. targets an Iranian military ship in the Red Sea with a cyberattack. Lawmakers propose transparency in the use of algorithms in criminal trials. CERT-EU highlights a spear phishing spike. An infamous Zeus and IcedID operator pleads guilty. Our guests are Dr. Josh Brunty, Head Coach, and Brad Wolfenden, Program Director, of US Cyber Games join us to share the details of how their 2024 season is shaping up....
A serious breach showdown.
Anydesk confirms a serious breach. Clorox and Johnson Controls file cyber incidents with the SEC. Theres already a potential Apple Vision Pro kernel exploit. A $25 million deepfake scam. Akamai research hops on the FritzFrog botnet. The US sanctions Iranians for attacks on American water plants. Commando Cat targets Docker API endpoints. Pennsylvania courts fall victim to a DDoS attack. A new leader takes the reins at US Cyber Command and the NSA. Our guest is Dr. Heather Monthie from N2K Networks, with insights on the White House's recent easing of education requirements for federal contract jobs. And remembering one...
New malware, new threats.
Microsoft warns of an Iranian cyberespionage group. The CyberSafety Review Board receives critical reviews of its own. VMWare warns of active product exploitation. Tax info gets leaked in accounting firm breach. Kansas State University reports a cyber incident. CISA adds Citrix Netscaler vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Councils in the UK suffer online disruptions. Cyber insurance can be a double edged sword. More email security breaches lead to firings. In our Solution Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella speaks with Michelle Amante of the Partnership for Public Service With an update on the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative. And its shields...
A dark web take down.
The FBI takes down ALPHV/BlackCat. Comcast reveals breach of nearly 36 million Xfinity customers. Microsoft and Cyberspace Solarium Commission release water sector security report. Malware increasingly uses public infrastructure. Iran's Seedworm and its telco targets. QR code scams. Feds release joint analysis of 2022 election integrity. Joint advisory on Play ransomware group. In todays Mr Security Answer Person, John Pescatore considers the risks of AI. Rick Howard talks with Lauren Brennan of GuidePoint Security about evaluating and maturing your SOC. Iranian gas stations running on empty. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app....
China sets sights on US critical infrastructure.
China allegedly targets US critical infrastructure, while a small Irish village goes without water due to an Iranian CyberAv3ngers attack. The EU sets a global precedent with new AI regulations. Unraveling the latest maneuvers of the Lazarus Group. The Sandman APT's links to Chinese cyber threats. "5Ghoul" vulnerabilities represent a new challenge in telecom security. The deceptive dangers of the MrAnon infostealer in a booking app. The GRU's phishing tactics lead to the spread of Headlace malware. On todays Solution Spotlight segment, Kristie Grinnell from DXC Technology talks with N2Ks President Simone Petrella about DXCs All in on Cyber program....
Sleeper malware denied at Sellafield nuclear site.
The UK Government's denial of a cyber incident at Sellafield. Theres been a surge in Iranian cyberattacks on US infrastructure. Misuse of Apple's lockdown mode, the mysterious AeroBlade's activities in aerospace, and a clever "Disney+" scam. Plus The latest application security trends, and a new cybersecurity futures study. In our Industry Voices segment, On todays Industry Voices segment, we welcome Matt Radolec, Vice President of Incident Response and Cloud Operations at Varonis explaining the intersection of AI, cloud and insider threats. And insights on resilience from the UK's Deputy PM. CyberWire Guest On todays Industry Voices segment, we welcome Matt...
Hacktivists assemble to attack Pennsylvania water utility.
Iranian hacktivists claim an attack on a Pennsylvania water utility. North Korea's increased attention to supply-chains. Rhysida's action against British and Chinese targets. Sandworm activity puts European power utilities on alert. Neanderthals and the Telekopye bot. Mirai-based botnet activity. Our guest is Chris Betz, the new CISO of AWS Security, with insights on the upcoming AWS re:Invent conference. And just how easy is it to track the comings and goings at Mar-a-Lago? CyberWire Guest Our guest today is Chris Betz, the new CISO of AWS Security giving us some insight into what to expect at the AWS re:Invent conference. You...
Shields Ready for attacks against critical infrastructure. These may be indiscriminate, and they may be opportunistic.
CISA, FEMA, and Shields Ready. Ransomware operators exploit 3rd-party tools. A Bittrex bankruptcy phishing campaign. Spammers abuse Google Forms quizzes. Imperial Kitten in action against Israeli targets. Iranian cyberattacks against Israel are called "reactive and opportunistic." In our sponsored Industry Voices segment, Adam Bateman from Push Security outlines how attackers are targeting cloud identities. Luke Vander Linden from RH-ISAC speaks with Target's Ryan Miller and Leah Schwartzman about the evolving fraud landscape retailers are facing with the holidays approaching. And Sandworm and Ukraine's power grid: 2022 attacks may foreshadow the winter of 2023 and 2024. For links to all of...
Peach Sandstorm cyberespionage. Criminal attacks against a Colombian telco and two major US casino firms. A thief in the browser. And the Greater Manchester Police are on a virtual manhunt.
"Peach Sandstorm" is an Iranian cyberespionage campaign. A Cyberattack against a telecom provider affects government and corporate online operations in Colombia. Python NodeStealer takes browser credentials. Caesars Entertainment files its 8-K. Some MGM Entertainment systems remain down. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen talking about how to leverage cyber psychology. Ron Reiter of Sentra outlines the threats for connected cars. And a third-party incident exposes personal data of the Manchester police. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/177 Selected reading. Peach Sandstorm password spray campaigns enable intelligence collection at high-value targets (Microsoft) Hackers...
Tehrans social engineering. CSRB reports on Lapsus$. Call for comment on open-source standards. Coping with a tight labor market. Two private sector incidents in Russias hybrid war.
Charming Kitten collects against Iranian expatriate dissidents. The Cyber Safety Review Board reports on Lapsus$. A Call for comment on open-source, memory-safe standards. How NSA is coping with the cyber labor market. Yandex is restructuring. The Washington Posts Tim Starks joins us with the latest cyber security efforts from the DOD. Our guest is Dan L. Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security with insights on protecting patient data. And How Viasat was hacked. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/153 Selected reading. Germany says Charming Kitten hackers target Iran dissidents (Deutsche Welle)...
Volt Typhoon goes undetected by living off the land. New gang, old ransomware. KillNet says no to slacker hackers.
China's Volt Typhoon snoops into US infrastructure, with special attention paid to Guam. Iranian cybercriminals are seen conducting ops against Israeli targets. A new ransomware gang uses recycled ransomware. A persistent Brazilian campaign targets Portuguese financial institutions. A new botnet targets the gaming industry. Phishing attempts impersonate OpenAI. Pro-Russian geolocation graffiti. Andrea Little Limbago from Interos addresses the policy implications ofChatGPT. Our guest is Jon Check from Raytheon Intelligence & Space, on cybersecurity and workforce strategy for the space community. And KillNet says no to slacker hackers. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news...
Cyberespionage, straight out of Beijing, Teheran, and Moscow. Developments in the criminal underworld. Indictment in a dark web carder case.
An APT41 subgroup uses new techniques to bypass security products. Iranian cyberespionage group MuddyWater is using Managed Service Provider tools. Wipers reappear in Ukrainian networks. Meta observes and disrupts the new NodeStealer malware campaign. The City of Dallas is moderately affected by a ransomware attack. My conversation with Karin Voodla, part of the US State Departments Cyber fellowship program. Lesley Carhart from Dragos shares Real World Stories of Incident Response and Threat Intelligence. And theres been an indictment and a takedown in a major dark web carder case. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily...
Iranian threat actor exploits N-day vulnerabilities. Subdomain hijacking vulnerabilities. The Discord Papers. An update on Russias NTC Vulkan. And weather reports, not a Periodic Table.
An Iranian threat actor exploits N-day vulnerabilities. CSC exposes subdomain hijacking vulnerabilities. More on the Discord Papers. An update on Russias NTC Vulkan. Joe Carrigan on the aftermath of a $98M online investment fraud. Our guest is Blake Sobczak from Synack , host of the podcast WE'RE IN! And threat actor nomenclature: a scorecard, and a Periodic Table no more. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/74 Selected reading. Nation-state threat actor Mint Sandstorm refines tradecraft to attack high-value targets (Microsoft Security) An Iranian hacking group went on the offensive against U.S....
A look at Irans MERCURY APT. Updates on Russia's hybrid war, including some apparent leaks and some apparent doxing. And notes on cloud security trends.
An Iranian APT MERCURY exploits known vulnerabilities. The US investigates apparent leaks of classified information about Russia's war against Ukraine. KillNet claims it has paralyzed NATO websites. More apparent doxing of the GRU. Britta Glade and Monica Koshgarian of RSA Conference talking about content curation. Grayson Milbourne from OpenText Cybersecurity hopes to remove shame from cyber attacks. And, finally, some notes on cloud security trends. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/68 Selected reading. MERCURY and DEV-1084: Destructive attack on hybrid environment (Microsoft Threat Intelligence) Leaked US battlefield intelligence on Ukraine is...
Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Fools gold. Hacktivists come in both dissident and loyal varieties. Naming and shaming the shameless.
CISA adds to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Cl0p claims responsibility for GoAnywhere exploitation. Victims mine for gold; attackers use pig butchering tactics. Hacktivists disrupt Iranian television during Revolution Day observances. Killnet claims a DDoS attack against NATO earthquake relief efforts. CyberWire UK Correspondent Carole Theriault asks what can we learn from the recent Roomba privacy snafu? Rick Howard looks at first principles we considered along the way. And can you name and shame the shameless? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/29 Selected reading. CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to...
Remote monitoring and management tools abused. Russian and Iranian cyberespionage reported. The world according to the CIO. And if volume is your secret, maybe look for a better secret.
Joint advisory warns of remote monitoring and management software abuse. Iranian threat actors reported active against a range of targets. UK's NCSC warns of increased risk of Russian and Iranian social engineering attacks. A look at trends, as seen by CIOs. Carole Theriault ponders health versus privacy with former BBC guru Rory Cellan Jones. Kyle McNulty, host of the Secure Ventures podcast shares lessons from the cybersecurity startup community. And the DRAGONBRIDGE spam network is disrupted. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/17 Selected reading. CISA, NSA, and MS-ISAC Release Advisory on...
ICS securityvulnerabilities, mitigations, and threats. A Chinese APT prospects Iranian targets. The persistence of nuisance-level hacktivism. And war takes a toll on the criminal economy.
CISA adds to its Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog. Attacks against industrial systems. DNV is recovering from ransomware.Chinese cyberespionage is reported against Iran. The persistence of nuisance-level hacktivism. Robert M. Lee from Dragos outlines pipeline security. Our guest is Yasmin Abdi from Snap on bringing her team up to speed with zero trust. And a side-effect of Russia's war: a drop in paycard fraud. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/11 Selected reading. Bolster Your Company Defenses With Zero Trust Edge (iBoss) CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog (CISA) GE Digital...
Trojanized VPN installers circulate in Iran. A trip down the static expressway. Hacktivism-for-profit. IT incidents disrupt NOTAMs and Royal Mail. HR phishbait.
Iranian VPN users are afflicted by Trojanized installation apps. Phishing on the static expressway. NoName057(16) hacktivist auxiliaries target NATO. Yesterdays flight outage appears not to have been caused by a cyberattack. Royal Mail is disrupted by a "cyber incident." Carole Theriault thinks Meta needs to step up their game when blocking financial scams. Our guest is Mark Sasson from Pinpoint Search Group to discuss why cybersecurity may no longer be a candidate-driven market.And HR phishbait dangles raises, and some employees bite. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/8 Selected reading. EyeSpy -...
Notes on patches. Dark Pink industrial cyberespionage campaign in Asia. Kinsing cryptojacking. Hacktivist DDoS against Iran. Healthcare cyber risk management. Pokmon NFTs.
Patch Tuesday. CISA releases two ICS Advisories and makes some additions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Dark Pink APT is active against Asian targets. Kinsing cryptojacking targets Kubernetes instances. Ukrainian hacktivists conduct DDoS against Iranian sites. Risk exposure and a hospital's experience with ransomware. The Health3PT initiative seeks to manage 3rd-party risk. Tim Starks from the Washington Posts Cyber 202 on cyber rising to the level of war crime. Our guest is Connie Stack, CEO of Next DLP, on the path to leadership within cyber for women. And phishing with Pokmon NFTs. For links to all of today's stories...
InfraGard data for sale. Cyberespionage warnings. Data sharing practices. Malicious drivers with legitimate signatures. Patch Tuesday. Task Force KleptoCapture indicts five Russian nationals.
The FBIs InfraGard user data shows up for sale. An update on Iranian cyber operations. NSA warns of Chinese cyber threats. Challenges in sharing data for threat detection and prevention. Legitimately signed drivers are used in targeted attacks. Patch Tuesday addressed a lot of actively exploited issues. Tim Starks from the Washington Post Cybersecurity 202 shares his reporting on ICS vulnerabilities. Our guest is Mike Fey from Island with an introduction to the enterprise browser space. And the US indicts five Russian nationals on sanctions-evasion charges. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing:...
Ransomware updates: TrueBot, Cl0p, and Royal. Iranian cyberattacks. An update on the cyberattack against the Met. Notes on the hybrid war, with a focus on allies and outside actors.
TrueBot found in Cl0p ransomware attacks. Royal ransomware targets the healthcare sector. Recent Iranian cyber activity. A night at the opera: an update on the cyberattack against the Metropolitan Opera. New Cloud Atlas activity reported. Europe looks to the cybersecurity of its power grid. Rob Boyce from Accenture describes Dark web actors diversifying their toolsets. Rick Howard explains fractional CISOs. And international support for Ukrainian cyber defense continues, more extensively and increasingly overt. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/236 Selected reading. Breaking the silence - Recent Truebot activity (Cisco Talos Blog)...
CISA Alert AA22-320A Iranian government-sponsored APT actors compromise federal network, deploy crypto miner, credential harvester. [CISA Cybersecurity Alerts]
From mid-June through mid-July 2022, CISA conducted an incident response engagement at a Federal Civilian Executive Branch organization where CISA observed suspected advanced persistent threat activity. In the course of incident response activities, CISA determined that cyber threat actors exploited the Log4Shell vulnerability in an unpatched VMware Horizon server, installed XMRig crypto mining software, moved laterally to the domain controller, compromised credentials, and then implanted Ngrok reverse proxies on several hosts to maintain persistence. AA22-320A Alert, Technical Details, and Mitigations Malware Analysis Report MAR 10387061-1.v1 For more information on Iranian government-sponsored Iranian malicious cyber activity, see CISAs Iran Cyber Threat...
US unseals cases against PRC intelligence officers. Daixin ransomware is an active threat. FBI warns of Iranian threat group. Irans nuclear agency discloses hack. Hybrid war and threats to infrastructure.
Breaking: US unseals three cases against Chinese intelligence officers. CISA says Daixin Team ransomware is an active threat. The FBI warns of Iranian threat group's activity. Meanwhile the Iranian nuclear agency says its email was hacked. Norway is concerned about threats to oil and gas infrastructure. A drop in ransomware correlates with Russia's hybrid war. Ann Johnson from Afternoon Cyber Tea speaks with AJ Yawn from ByteChek about breaking into the cybersecurity industry. Josh Ray from Accenture describes threats to the satellite industry. And cyber offense may be proving harder than thought. For links to all of today's stories check...
Hackers support Iranian dissidents. Notes on C2C markets. Cyberespionage campaigns. Intercepted mobile calls from Russian troops expose morale problems.
Gray-hat support for Iranian dissidents. Selling access wholesale in the C2C market. Novel malwares discovered targeting VMware hypervisors. The Witchetty espionage group uses an updated toolkit. Deepen Desai from Zscaler has aTechnical Analysis of Industrial Spy Ransomware. Ann Johnson of Afternoon Cyber Tea speaks with Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, CTO for Microsoft Security, about Israel's cyber innovation. And Russian troops phone call revelations. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/188 Selected reading. Hacker Groups take to Telegram, Signal and Darkweb to assist Protestors in Iran (Check Point Software) Hackers Use Telegram and Signal to...
CISA Alert AA22-264A Iranian state actors conduct cyber operations against the government of Albania. [CISA Cybersecurity Alerts]
In July 2022, Iranian state cyber actorsidentifying as HomeLand Justicelaunched a destructive cyber attack against the Government of Albania which rendered websites and services unavailable. An FBI investigation indicates Iranian state cyber actors acquired initial access to the victims network approximately 14 months before launching the destructive cyber attack, which included a ransomware-style file encryptor and disk wiping malware. AA22-264A Alert, Technical Details, and Mitigations CISAs free Cyber Hygiene Services (CyHy) CISAs zerotrust principles and architecture. Iran Cyber Threat Overview and Advisories. All organizations should report incidents and anomalous activity to CISAs 24/7 Operations Center at central@cisa.dhs.gov or (888) 282-0870...
CISA Alert AA22-257A Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploiting Vulnerabilities for Data Extortion and Disk Encryption for Ransom Operations. [CISA Cybersecurity Alerts]
This joint Cybersecurity Advisory highlights continued malicious cyber activity by advanced persistent threat actors affiliated with the Iranian Governments Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC-affiliated actors are actively targeting a broad range of entities, including entities across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors as well as Australian, Canadian, and United Kingdom organizations. AA22-257A Alert, Technical Details, and Mitigations AA22-257A.stix CISAs Iran Cyber Threat Overview and Advisories FBIs Iran Threat webpage. Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors Exploiting Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet Vulnerabilities in Furtherance of Malicious Activities Technical Approaches to Uncovering and Remediating Malicious Activity All organizations should report incidents and anomalous...
Albania reports more Iranian cyberattacks. RaidForums has a new successor. A look at threat actor reconnaissance in the contemporary Internet.
Albania reports additional cyberattacks from Iran over the weekend. RaidForums has a new successor. A look at threat actor reconnaissance in the contemporary Internet. Kinetic strikes hit Ukraines infrastructure. Rick Howard calculates risk with classic mathematical theorems. Tim Eades from Cyber Mentor Fund on the dynamic nature of the attack surface. And a look into the cyber phase of the hybrid war. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/175 Selected reading. Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack since July (CNN) Treasury Sanctions Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Minister for Malign Cyber Activities...
Bronze President shows both enduring interests and adaptability. Iranian threat actor activity reported. Cybersecurity and small-to-medium businesses.
Bronze President shows both enduring interests and adaptability. Iranian threat actor activity is reported. Cybersecurity and small-to-medium businesses. An initial access broker repurposes Conti's old playbook for use against Ukraine. Johannes Ullrich from SANS on Scanning for VoIP Servers. Our guest is Ian Smith from Chronosphere on observability. And Kyivstar as a case study in telco resiliency. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/173 Selected reading. BRONZE PRESIDENT Targets Government Officials (Secureworks) APT42: Crooked Charms, Cons, and Compromises (Mandiant) Profiling DEV-0270: PHOSPHORUS ransomware operations (Microsoft) Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over...
How a hybrid war spreads its cyber effects. Russian and Chinese cyber ops in Latin America. Greenwashing influence. Iranian threat actor exploits Log4j vulnerabilities against Israeli targets.
Russian cyber operations in Southeastern Europe. The challenge of containing the cyber phases of a hybrid war. Russian and Chinese cyber activity in Latin America. Greenwashing influence operations. Rick Howard looks at risk probabilities. Dinah Davis from Arctic Wolf looks at ransomware payment myths. And an Iranian threat actor exploits Log4j vulnerabilities against Israeli targets. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/166 Selected reading. Russia blamed for wave of hacker attacks in Southeast Europe (BNE) Montenegro declares it is in 'hybrid war' with Russia after massive cyber attack (Metro) Montenegro reports massive...
Iranian APT data extraction tool described. LockBit gang comes under DDoS. Twitter whistleblower security claims made public. Greek natural gas supplier under cyberattack. Updates on a hybrid war.
Iranian APT data extraction tool described. LockBit gang comes under DDoS. Twitter whistleblower security claims made public. Poland and Ukraine conclude cybersecurity agreement. Greek national natural gas supplier under criminal cyberattack. Update to the Joint Alert on Zimbra exploitation. Addition to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Johannes Ullrich from SANS on Control Plane vs. Data Plane vulnerabilities. Our guest is David Nosibor, Platform Solutions Lead for UL to discuss SafeCyber Phase II. And, finally, targeting and trolling, with an excursus on Speedos. Really. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/162 Selected reading....
BlackBytes back, as BlackByte 2.0. Iranian cyber ops against Israel. Wipers and cyberespionage as tools in Russias hybrid war. Cyber war clauses coming to cyber insurance policies.
BlackByte is back. Iran suspected of cyber operations against four Israeli sectors. A look at wipers as a tool in hybrid war. A Russian cyber ops scorecard. Josh Ray from Accenture on how dark web actors are focusing on VPNs. Our guest is Corey Nachreiner from WatchGuard with findings of their latest Internet Security Report. Cyber war clauses coming to cyber insurance policies. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/159 Selected reading. BlackByte ransomware gang is back with new extortion tactics (BleepingComputer) Suspected Iranian Actor Targeting Israeli Shipping, Healthcare, Government and Energy...
Iran-linked Lyceum Group adds a new weapon to its arsenal. [Research Saturday]
Deepen Desai from Zscaler's ThreatLabz joins Dave to discuss how APTs, like Lyceum Group, create tactics and malware to carry out attacks against their targets. The Lyceum group has been active since 2017 and is a state-sponsored Iranian APT group. This group targets Middle Eastern organizations most notably in the energy and telecommunication sectors, and they rely heavily on .NET based malwares. Zscaler said in their research they "recently observed a new campaign where the Lyceum Group was utilizing a newly developed and customized .NET based malware targeting the Middle East by copying the underlying code from an open source...
CyberFront Z's failed influence operation. Iranian operators target Albanian government networks. CISA issues two ICS security advisories. CISA and ACSC issue a joint advisory on top malware strains.
CyberFront Z's failed influence operation. Iranian operators target Albanian government networks. CISA issues two ICS security advisories. Andy Robbins of SpecterOps to discuss Attack Paths in Azure. Denis O'Shea of Mobile Mentor talking on the intersection of endpoint security and employee experience. CISA and ACSC issue a joint advisory on top malware strains. for links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/150 Selected reading. Quarterly Adversarial Threat Report (Meta) Meta took down Russian troll farm that supported countrys invasion of Ukraine (The Hill) Russia's Infamous Troll Farm Is Back -- and Sh*tting the Bed...
Cyberattack hits Ukrainian energy provider. NCSC updates its guidance on preparing for a long-term Russian cyber campaign. Hacktivists, scammers, misconfigurations, and rogue insiders.
Cyberattack hits a Ukrainian energy provider. NCSC updates its guidance on preparing for a long-term Russian cyber campaign. Royal Army accounts are hijacked. A hacktivist group claims to have hit Iranian sites. A very very large database of PII is for sale on the dark web. Chase Snyder from ExtraHop has a look back at WannaCry, 5 years on. Ben Yelin examines the constitutionality of keyword search warrants. And a rogue employee makes off with bug reports. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/127 Selected reading. Russian hackers allegedly target Ukraine's biggest...
Notes on cyber conflict. Lazarus Group blamed for the Harmony cryptocurrency heist. MedusaLocker warning. Observation of the C2C market. The Crypto Queen cracks the FBIs Ten Most Wanted.
An update on the DDoS attack against Norway. NATO's resolutions on cyber security. North Korea seems to be behind the Harmony cryptocurrency heist. MedusaLocker warninga. Microsoft sees improvements in a gang's technique. Google blocks underworld domains. The Israeli-Iranian conflict in cyberspace. Chris Novak from Verizon with his take on this years DBIR. Our guest is Jason Clark of Netskope on the dynamic challenges of a remote workforce.And Now among the FBIs Ten Most Wanted: one Crypto Queen. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/126 Selected reading. Pro-Russian hackers launched a massive DDoS...
DDoS threat to Lithuania continues. Hacktivists hit Iranian steel mill. Bumblebee loader takes C2C markteshare. CISA adds Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Music piracy. Where do spies go?
Distributed denial-of-service attacks against Lithuania. Dark Crystal RAT described. Iranian steel mill suspends production due to cyberattack. Bumblebee rising. CISA adds to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Music pirate sites brought down by US and Brazilian authorities. Joe Carrigan looks at Apples private access tokens. Mister Security Answer Person John Pescatore drops some sboms. And where do Russian intelligence officers go after theyve been PNGed? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/123 Selected reading. Lithuania targeted by massive Russian cyberattack over transit blockade (Newsweek) Russia's Killnet hacker group says it attacked Lithuania...
Hertzbleed, a troublesome feature of processors. Cyberespionage and hybrid war. Patch Tuesday notes. Software bills of materials. Wannabe cybercrooks and criminal publicity stunts.
The Hertzbleed side-channel issue affects Intel and AMD processors. An Iranian spearphishing campaign prospected former Israeli officials. Patch Tuesday notes. A look at software bills of materials. Russia routes occupied Ukraine's Internet traffic through Russia. Intercepts in the hybrid war: the odd and the ugly. Deepen Desai from ZScaler joins us with the latest numbers on ransomware. Rob Boyce from Accenture Security looks at cyber invisibility. And, finally, criminal wannabes and criminal publicity stunts. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/115 Selected reading. A new vulnerability in Intel and AMD CPUs lets...
More cyberespionage in Russia. Advice on conducting propaganda. Iranian group conducts DDoS against Port of London Authority. News from the underworld. CISA alerts. Operation Delilah.
More cyberespionage targets Russian networks. Lincoln Project veterans visit Ukraine with advice on conducting an influence campaign against President Putin. A politically motivated DDoS attack hits the Port of London Authority website. Is REvil back and looking into new criminal techniques, or is a recent DDoS campaign the work of impostors? RansomHouse may be operated by frustrated bounty hunters. Kevin Magee from Microsoft sets his security sights toward space. Our guest is Mathieu Gorge of VigiTrust to discuss the threat of printer hacks. Operation Delilah trims SilverTerriers locks. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily...
War crimes in cyberspace? Iranian cyberespionage (and a possible APT side-hustle). A backdoor for Roblox. Darkweb C2C trader sentenced. eBay newsletter conspirator pleads guilty. CIA gets a CISO.
Ukraine holds its first war crimes trial. Are there war crimes in cyberspace? Iranian cyberespionage (and a possible APT side-hustle). Roblox seems to have been used to introduce a backdoor. CISA issues ICS advisories. Darkweb C2C trader sentenced. The last conspirator in the strange case of the eBay newsletter takes a guilty plea. Carole Theriault looks at Googles new approach to cookies in Europe. Our guest is Mary Writz of ForgeRock on the growing importance of mobile device authentication security. And CIA gets a CISO. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: httpshttps://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/93...
Disinformation in Russias war of aggression. Correlating overhead imagery and radio intercepts. Taking down state-sponsored cyber ops. Threats to power grids.
Russian disinformation in its war against Ukraine. Overhead imagery and electronic intercepts suggest that Russian atrocities are matters of policy and strategy. Microsoft disrupts GRU cyber operations. Facebook takes down Iranian coordinated inauthenticity. Indias Power Ministry says it stopped a Chinese cyberattack. Dave Dufour from Webroot on evolving attack mechanisms. Our guest is Dan Petro of Bishop Fox with a warning for document redaction. Grid security and the value of exercises. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/68 Selected reading. Putins probably given up on Kyiv as Ukraine war enters new phase...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses the US Congress, as Russias hybrid war continues. LokiLocker ransomware flies a false flag. CISA warns of Russian cyber threat. Advance fee arrest.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses the US Congress, as intelligence services, contractors, and hacktivists wage their part of a hybrid war. BlackBerry describes LokiLocker, a new strain of ransomware thats not Iranian, but would have you think it is. CISA and the FBI warn of a Russian cyber campaign. Nigeria arrests an alleged advance-fee scam artist (hes been wanted for some time.)
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False flags, disinformation, and cyber operations in a hybrid conflict. Log4j vulnerabilities exploited. Wiper used against Iranian television. Krakens evolution. CISAs guide to free security tools.
False flags and disinformation in Ukraine, as Western governments warn of the risk of both Russian escalation and the prospects of cyberattacks spreading beyond Ukraines borders. Log4j Day-1 vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Threat actors deployed a wiper in the course of hijacking Iranian television. The Kraken botnet is evolving, picking up an information-stealing capability. Our guest is Brittany Allen of Sift to discuss the DOJ seizing 3.6B worth of stolen crypto. Chris Novak from Verizon addresses Geopolitics and threat intelligence. And CISA launches a Catalog of Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools. For links to all of today's stories check...
Ukraine goes to a higher state of cyber alert. Chinese cyberespionage hits financial services in Taiwan. Arid Viper is back, and so is Adalat Ali. BlackCat disrupts fuel distro in Germany. Hacking the DPRK.
Ukraine and NATO increase their cyber readiness. Chinese cyberespionage has been looking closely at financial services in Taiwan. Hacktivists hit Iranian state television. Arid Viper is phishing for targets in the Palestinian Territories, and apparently doesnt care who knows it. BlackCat ransomware implicated in attacks on German fuel distribution firms. Verizons Chris Novak shares his thoughts on the cyber talent pool. Our guest is Torin Sandall from Styra on Open Policy Agent. And, Bro, treat yourself to a pair of Vans. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/23 Learn more about your...
Diplomacy and cyber warnings in the Ukraine crisis. REvil may not actually be out of business. A warning about Iranian state-directed hacking. And Data Privacy Day is observed.
Diplomatic channels remain open even as NATO and the US reject Russian demands over Ukraine. More warnings over Russian cyber operations in the hybrid conflict (Voodoo Bear is mentioned in dispatches). Social media as a source of tactical intelligence. The FBI tells industry to be alert for Iranian hacking. Ransomware continues to circulate. Josh Ray from Accenture digs into the Bassterlord Networking Manual. Carole Theriault examines a university data backup snafu. And a happy Data Privacy Day to all. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/19 Learn more about your ad choices....
Log4j issues persist. Konni RAT found in New Years greetings. Hacktivism or state-directed cyber action? Moscow worries about Mr. Klyushins knowledge. The Show-Me-Too-Much State.
Its going to take time, vigilance, and attention to detail to manage the Log4j risks. A North Korean APT is trying to install the Konni RAT into Russian diplomats devices. More hacktivist-looking incidents follow the anniversary of Iranian General Soleimanis death. Other, self-inflicted, software supply chain incidents. The Kremlin is said to be worried about what Mr. Klyushin might tell the Americans whove got him in jail. Ben Yelin on the tension between ephemeral messaging apps and the publics right to know. Mr Security Answer Person John Pescatore joins our show. And the Show-Me state needs to rethink all that...
Log4j and Log4shell updates. Cyberespionage and C2C market developments. Patch Tuesday notes. And how do you pronounce that, anyway?.
A second vulnerability is found and fixed in Log4j as both criminals and nation-state intelligence services increase their exploitation of Log4shell. Iranian intelligence services have been actively conducting cyberespionage against a range of targets in the Middle East and Asia. Andrea Little Limbago from Interos checks in on supply chain issues. Our guest is Suzy Greenberg from Intel with a look ahead toward the coming year. A quick look back at Patch Tuesday, and, finally, some musing on literacy, orality, and the way you pronounce stuff people tweet about... For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire...
Trends among the APTs. Imaginary times and imaginary places. Flubot in Finland. Emotet false alarms in Office. Smishing for Iranian Android users. CISAs ICS advisories. Moscow on cybercrime.
RTF template injection is newly favored by APTs. Malware hides in February 31st. Milords and miladies, the Principality of Sealand hath been hacked. Finland's National Cyber Security Center warns of a large-scale Flubot campaign in progress. False alarms are flagging Emotet where it isnt found. Iranians victimized by a smishing campaign. CISA issues industrial control system advisories. Kevin Magee from Microsoft is really trying to rid the world of passwords. Our guest is Mike Hendrickson of Skillsoft to discuss turning the tide in this fight against cybercrime. And Mr. Putin says Russias in favor of international cooperation against cybercrime. For...
Reply-chain attacks. Intelligence services go phishing. Civilian targets hit in Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict. The Entity List expands. Russo-Ukrainian tensions rise.
A reply-chain incident is reported at a major international furniture and housewares retailer. North Korean operators are phishing for South Korean marks using bogus Samsung recruiting emails as phishbait. Fancy Bear has been seen pawing at Gmail. A regional escalation to civilian targets in the cyber conflict between Iran and Israel. More organizations are added to the US Entity List. Johannes Ullrich looks at decrypting Cobalt Strike. Our own Rick Howard wonders if executive really need to know how to drive that tank. And tension between Russia and Ukraine continues to rise. For links to all of today's stories check...
CyberWire Pro Research Briefing from 11/23/2021
Enjoy a peek into CyberWire Pro's Research Briefing as the team is off recovering from our Thanksgiving feasts. This is the spoken edition of our weekly Research Briefing, focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences, as theyre played out in cyberspace. This week's headlines: Iranian threat actors target the IT supply chain. North Korean cyberespionage. More information on Emotet's return. Like what you hear? Consider subscribing to CyberWire Pro for $99/year.Learn more.
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Phishing in the Iranian diaspora. Not your grandma and grandpas crytper. Malware-as-a-service. Proofs-of-concept (one is a zero-day). Apple sues NSO Group.
An apparent cyberespionage campaign targets the Iranian diaspora. Babadeda is an emerging crypter seeing use against alt-coin and NFt speculators. RATDispenser is out in the wild, a malware-as-a-service operation. Proofs-of-concept published for Microsoft exploits. Apple sues NSO Group. Group-IBs founder asks President Putin for clemency. Caleb Barlow on the difference between working for a company that is funded by VCs, PEs, angels or is public. Our guest today is Karl Sigler from Trustwave on the results of the 2021 Trustwave SpiderLabs Telemetry Report. And theres a guilty plea in the Wolf of Sophia case. For links to all of today's...
Software supply chain threats. Recent Iranian cyber operations. Banking disclosure rules. ICS updates. UK, US announce closer cooperation in cyberops. A real, literal, evil maid?
Software supply chain incidents: FatPipe, PyPi, and IT services generally. A look at recent Iranian operations. The US Federal Reserve publishes its disclosure rules for banks sustaining cyber incidents. CISA issues a set of ICS advisories. Two of the Five Eyes announce plans for continued, even closer cooperation in cyberspace. Johannes Ullrich on attackers abusing "PAM" (Plug Authentication Modules). Our guest is Hatem Naguib, CEO at Barracuda Networks. And a real evil maid seems to have been out and about in Tel Aviv. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/223 Learn more...
CISA and its partners warn of Iranian cyber ops. Cyberespionage in the Middle East with Candiru tools. Belarus connected to Ghostwriter. Facebook boots SideCopy. RAMP recruits members.
CISA, the FBI, the ACSC, and the NCSC issue a joint advisory warning of an Iranian cyber campaign exploiting known vulnerabilities in Fortinet and Microsoft Exchange. A Belarusian connection to Ghostwriter. Candiru tools reported in watering holes. SideCopys interest in Afghanistan. RAMP shows an interest in attracting Chinese operators. Josh Ray from Accenture Security digs into the CONTI playbook leak. Our guest is Matt Keeley from Bishop Fox on fuzzing. And Pompompurin wants to sell you leaked Robinhood data. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/221 Learn more about your ad choices....
Official online channels hijacked in separate US, Philippine incidents. Update on MosesStaff, a ransomware group interested in politics, not profit. Costco breach. Ryuk money-laundering case.
Exploitation of a configuration error in the FBIs Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal enables hackers to send bogus warning emails. Philippine Office of Civil Defense Twitter account briefly hijacked. Update on Iranian politically motivated threat group MosesStaff. Discount retailer Costco discloses a point-of-sale skimmer incident. Dinah Davis from Arctic Wolf track zero days. Rick the Toolman Howard drops by the studio. And the US seeks extradition of a Russian alt-coin baron on charges of laundering Ryuks money.
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Iranian officials blame the US and Israel for gas station cyber sabotage. A new direction for NSO? Cyber extortion, Minecraft phishing, and sugar daddies looking for sugar babies (sez they).
Iran hasnt finished investigating its gas station cyber sabotage, but Tehran is pretty sure the Great and Lesser Satans are behind it. NSO Group says its going in a new, nicer direction. The Conti gang hits a luxury jewelry dealer, and another, unknown group hits an upscale art dealership. The Chaos gang is after Minecraft players (players who cheat). Caleb Barlow on pre-breach pre-approvals. Rick Howard introduces sand tables in cyber space. And sugar daddies come to the world of advance fee scams. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/210 Learn more...
Iranian-Israeli cyber tensions rise. Decaf ransomware described. Philippine government phshbait. Unemployment due to cyberattack. Europols latest collars. Facebook rebrands as Meta.
Tensions between Iran and Israel rise as sources in Tehran blame Israel for hacking gas stations, and as apparent Iranian hacktivists dox Israeli defense personnel. A new ransomware strain is discovered. A criminal group is spoofing emails from Philippine agencies. Europol and partners sweep up a cyber gang. Betsy Carmelite from BAH on convergence of 5G and healthcare. Our guest is Justin Wray from CoreBTS with a look at the security issues facing online gaming and casinos. And the company formerly known as Facebook rebrands as Meta. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news...
Twitch is breached. MalKamak: a newly described Iranian threat actor. Chinese cyberespionage against India. SafeMoon phishbait. The ransomware threat. What counts as compromise.
Twitch is breached. A newly discovered Iranian threat group is described. A Chinese cyberespionage campaign in India proceeds by phishing. SafeMoon alt-coin is trendy phishbait in criminal circles. As the US prepares to convene an anti-ransomware conference, Russian gangs show no signs of slacking off. Betsy Carmelite from BAH on AI/ ML in cyber defensive operations. Our guest is Adam Flatley of Redacted with recommendations from the Ransomware Task Force. And observations on what counts as compromising material. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/193 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Apparent hacktivism exposes Iranian prison CCTV feeds. Misconfigured Power Apps expose data. FBI warns of the OnePercent Group. Mr. White Hat gives back. Dog bites man
More hacktivism appears to have hit Iran. Misconfigured Power Apps portals expose data on millions. The FBI warns of the activities of a ransomware affiliate gang. Mr. White Hat really does seem to have given back all that stolen alt-coin. Ben Yelin checks in on Apples CSAM plans. Our guest is Charles DeBeck from IBM Security on the true cost Cost of a Data Breach. And, finally, dog bites man: criminals cheat other criminals.
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Possible consequences of Afghanistans fall to the Taliban. Non-state actors political motives. Poly Network rewards Mr. White Hat. C2C offering will check your alt-coin. Breach at T-Mobile?
The Taliban has effectively taken control of Afghanistan, and the fall of Kabul is likely to have a quick, near-term effect on all forms of security. The Indra Groups actions against Iranian interests suggest the potential of non-state, politically motivated actors. Crooks returned almost all the money rifled from DeFi provider Poly Network. A new C2C service tells hoods if their alt-coin is clean. DeepBlueMagic is a new strain of ransomware. Chris Novak of Verizon on advancing incident response. Rick Howard is taking on Orchestration in this weeks CSO Perspectives. And T-Mobile investigates claims of a data breach. For links...
A $600 million alt-coin heist. LockBit claims it hit Accenture. A false-flag cyberespionage campaign. A REvil key is posted. AlphaBay is back. Facebook takes down vaccine disinfo campaign.
Cross-chain attack steals millions in cryptocurrency. LockBit claims to have hit Accenture, but Accenture says with negligible consequences. Emissary Panda flies a false Iranian flag. Ekranoplan posts a key for the REvil strain used against Kaseya. AlphaBay has risen from the grave, sort of. Johannes Ullrich has thoughts on resetting 2FA. Our guest is Idan Plotnik from Apiiro on their win of the 2021 RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest. And you cant fool us, you bought-and-paid-for influencers you: no vaccine is going to turn us into monkeys. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing:...
Multiple Cozy Bear sightings (at least the bear tracks). Spyware in a Chinese employee benefits app. Phishing campaigns. DoppelPaymer rebrands. And ignore that bot--it hasnt been watching you surf.
Cozy Bears active command-and-control servers are found, and people conclude that Moscows not too worried about American retaliation after all. Spyware found in an app for companies doing business in China. What to make (and not make) of the Iranian documents Sky News received. Phishing with Crimean bait. HTML smuggling may be enjoying a moderate surge. DoppelPaymer rebrands. Andrea Little Limbago from Interos on growing the next-gen of cyber. Our guest is Jamil Jaffer from IronNet Cybersecurity protecting the BlackHat Network Operations Center. And good news--that blackmailing bot really doesnt know what you did this summer. For links to all...
Public Wi-Fi advice from NSA. South African ports recover from ransomware. Iranian rail incident was a wiper attack. Developments in the criminal-to-criminal market. Intercept vendors under scrutiny.
Advice on WiFi security from NSA. South African ports are recovering from their ransomware attack. The attack on Iranian railroads was a wiper, of unknown origin and uncertain purpose. Developments in the criminal-to-criminal market. Israel undertakes an investigation of NSO Group. Josh Ray from Accenture Security on the road back to the office. Our guest is Duncan Godfrey from Auth0 with insights on managing digital identities. And a bad password is revealed on an open mic during an Olympic broadcast. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/145 Learn more about your ad...
South African ports invoke force majeure over cyberattack. Documents indicate Iranian interest in control systems attacks. Dark web wanted ads. Cyber diplomacy. Lousy cafeteria food?
Transnet declares force majeure over cyberattack on South African port management. The IRGC apparently is Googling a bunch of stuff about gas stations and merchant ships. Kaseyas denial of paying ransom has legs. Criminal coders like obscure languages. The AvosLocker gang is looking for pentesters, access brokers, and affiliates. The US and China hold frank and open conversations about, among other things, cyber tensions. Ben Yelin explains the tech implications of President Biden's recent executive order. Our guest is Eve Maler from ForgeRock on their 3rd annual Breach Report. And, hey NSA, what did you have for lunch today? For...
DDoS at Russias MoD. Facebook disrupts Iranian catphishing operation. An intercept tool vendors activities are exposed. No signs of the US softening on Huawei bans.
Russias Ministry of Defense says its website sustained a distributed denial-of-service attack this morning. Facebook disrupts a complex Iranian catphishing operation aimed at military personnel and employees of defense and aerospace companies. Microsoft and Citizen Lab describe the recent operations of an Israeli intercept tool vendor. The US shows no signs of relenting on Huawei. Johannes Ullrich from the SANS technology institute has been Hunting Phishing Sites with Shodan. Our guest is Rick Van Galen from 1Password with insights from their Hiding in Plain Sight report. And theres nothing new on the REvil front--the gang is as much in the...
Kaseya and REvil--the state of recovery. President Biden calls President Putin to ask for action on ransomware. Cyber incident in Iran. Ukraine says its naval website was hacked. Tracking ransom.
Kaseya has patched the VSA on-premises and SaaS versions affected by REvil ransomware. The US tries some straight talk about privateering with Russia, but with what effect remains to be seen. Russias autarkic Internet poses some challenges for international security. Iranian rail and government sites were hit with a cyber incident over the weekend. Ukraine says Russian threat actors defaced its Naval website. Carole Theriault looks at ethics in phishing simulations. Josh Ray from Accenture tracks real world incident response trends.And tracking just how much the ransomware gangs are taking in. For links to all of today's stories check out...
Cyberespionage, in Central Europe and South Asia. Iranian state media sites seized. Sale of inspection and tracing tools leads to an indictment in France. Cooperation, foreign and domestic.
ReverseRat looks like a state-run espionage tool active in South and Central Asia. The US Justice Department seizes thirty-three sites run by media aligned with the Iranian government. Poland offers more clarity on a cyberespionage campaign it attributes to Russia. An intercept and inspection companys executives are indicted for complicity with torture. NSA opens a Cybersecurity Collaboration Center for industry. Joe Carrigan examines Apples push to replace passwords. Our guest is Shehzad Merchant of Gigamon with a breakdown on security guidelines for hybrid cloud programs. And the FSB says it hopes for reciprocity. For links to all of today's stories...
Mopping up Solorigate. Tehrans Lightning and Thunder in Amsterdam. The view from Talinn. Malware designed for Apples new chips. Lessons from the ice, and how hackers broke bad.
Microsoft wraps up its internal investigation of Solorigate, which the US Government continues to grapple with, and which has had some effect in Norway. An apparent Iranian APT has been hosting its command-and-control in two Netherlands data centers. Estonias annual intelligence report describes Russian and Chinese ambitions in cyberspace. Threat actors are hard at work against Apples new processors. Kevin Magee on the Canadian National Cyber Threat Assessment for 2020. Our guest is Mark Testoni from SAP National Security Services on the Biden administrations first 100 days. Plus, lessons from the ice, and how hackers became cybercriminals. For links to...
A junta shuts down a nations data networks. Lessons from multi-domain ops against ISIS? SilentFade returns. Irans surveillance actors. Data breaches large and small. Company towns returning?
Myanmar blocks data networks. Notes on offensive cyber operations, from present and former Five Eyes officials. SilentFade seems to be back, with more ad fraud. Iranian cyber operators up their surveillance game. Brazils big data breach remains under investigation. Company towns may make a return in Nevada. Rick Howard casts his gaze on the AWS cloud. We welcome Dinah Davis from Arctic Wolf as our newest industry partner. And why in the world are hackers interested in other peoples colonoscopies? For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/25 Learn more about your ad...
Cozy Bear: quiet and patient. Counting the costs of cyberespionage. Iranian influence campaign sought to inspire post-US-election violence.
Cozy Bear lived up to its reputation for quiet patience. Counting the cost of the SVR cyberespionage campaign. What do intelligence services do with all the data they collect? An Iranian influence campaign sought to foment US post-election violence. Joe Carrigan looks at social engineering aimed at domain registrars. Our guest is John Worrall from ZeroNorth on the importance of security champions. And a last look ahead at 2021.
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CISA offers its assessment (high) of US election security. An alleged GRU front media group is fingered. Notes on cybercrime, and one cheap proof-of-concept.
CISA says US elections were secure, that recounts are to be expected in tight races. (But election-themed malspam continues, of course.) A news platform is flagged as a GRU front. A new ransomware strain takes payment through an Iranian Bitcoin exchange. The Jupyter information-stealer is out and active. David Dufour on detecting deepfakes and misinformation. Dr. Jessica Barker on her new book Confident Cyber Security - How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career. And PlunderVolt is a $30 proof-of-concept. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/220 Learn more...
Recent email threats to US voters appear to be an Iranian operation. Notes on cyberespionage and influence operations. Hold the blatant Russophobia, TASS?
Emailed election threats to US voters are identified as an Iranian influence operation, disruptive, and so more in the Russian style. Both Iran and Russia appear to be preparing direct marketing influence campaigns. Cyber criminals are also exploiting US election news as phishbait. Seedworm is said to be retooling. Caleb Barlow from Cynergistek on contact tracing and privacy as students head back to school. Our guest is Jadee Hanson from Code 42 on juggling priorities and protecting her organization as external and internal threats constantly take aim. And TASS deplores the blatant Russophobia of recent Five Eyes official remarks. For...
Influence operations and cyber probes of presidential campaigns. TrickBots recovery. Remote learning woes. Port facilities in Iran reported to have been targeted in cyberattacks.
Updates on influence ops and campaign hacking show that the opposition has its troubles, too. TrickBot operators seem to have returned to business. Schools remote learning programs are providing attractive targets for cybercriminals. Iranian news outlets say ports were the targets of last weeks cyberattacks. David Dufour explains how phishing campaigns capitalized on a global crisis. And Charlie Tibor says, hello world (we paraphrase).
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Cyber conflict and cyberespionage. Social engineering as a turnstile business. Inside a social engineering campaign. A warning about fraudulent unemployment claims.
Reports of cyberattacks against Iranian government and, possibly, economic targets, are circulating, but details are sparse. Norway accuses Russia of hacking parliamentary emails. A cybercriminal gangs secret is volume. A social engineering campaign singles out victims with US IP addresses. Joe Carrigan on a million dollar REvil recruitment offer. Our guest is Paul Nicholson from A10 Networks with a look atthe "State of DDoS Weapons". And the US Treasury Department warns banks to be on the lookout for signs of unemployment fraud. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/199 Learn more about...
Cyber conflict in the Caucasus. Zerologon exploited in the wild. Emotet rising. The Four Horsemen of Silicon Valley. Alt-coin regulation. DDoS in Honolulu.
Cyber ops accompany fighting in the Caucasus. Iranian threat group exploits Zerologon in the wild. The Kraken gets unleashed in Southeast Asia, of all places. Emotet is back, and its after state and local governments. The US House identifies the Four Horsemen of Silicon Valley. Monero gains criminal market share. The US Comptroller of the Currency moves for clarity in alt-coin regulation. Joe Carrigan takes a look at ransomware trends. Our guest is Mathew Newfield from Unisys with remote school safety tips for students and parents. And a cyberattack from Waikiki. For links to all of today's stories check out...
Patch by midnight, and reply by endorsement. Cerberus is howling; Rampant Kitten is yowling. TikTok and WeChat both get reprieves. German police want ransomware operators for homicide.
CISA tells the Feds to patch Zerologon by midnight tonight. Cerberus surges after its source code is released. Rampant Kitten, an Iranian surveillance operation, is described. The US bans on WeChat and TikTok were both postponed. Justin Harvey from Accenture marks three years since wannacry with a look at ransomware. Our own Rick Howard on red and blue team operations. And police in Germany are looking for ransomware attackers on a homicide charge.
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Criminal markets and the criminals who shop there. Elections may be safe and secure, but influence operations seem here to stay. TikToks state of play. Indictments and extraditions.
Cerberus is available for free, the Empire Markets old and betrayed customers are probably looking for another marketplace where English is spoken, and it seems the Russian mob is selling access to North Koreas Lazarus Group. NSA thinks US elections will be safe and secure, but that influence operations are probably here to stay. Betsy Carmelite from BAH on medical device security, our guest is Jonathan Langer from Medigate on lessons to help clinical and IT leaders at institutions heavily affected by COVID-19. Two Iranians are indicted for espionage and theft, and more evidence allegedly surfaces of Huaweis role in...
VPNs in Tehrans crosshairs. US indictments of foreign cyber threat actors. Strife exacerbated by social media. ByteDances plan for TikTok.
CISA and the FBI warn of extensive Iranian cyberattacks that exploit flaws in widely used VPNs. The US indicts two men for website defacements undertaken for the benefit of Iran, and in retribution for the US drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Soleimani. The US has also indicted seven in a cybercrime and cyberespionage wave conducted in conjunction with Wicked Panda. Ethiopian strife made worse by social media.Joe Carrigan describes scammers using fake alerts on web sites. Our guest is Kevin Ford, CISO of the state of North Dakota on their move to offer free anti-malware to all state...
The difference between a breach and, well, a public record. Pioneer Kittens lucrative bycatch. Malware gets past Gatekeeper. A gamers bandit economy. And happy birthday, Cyber Branch.
An election hack that wasnt. More DDoS in New Zealands stock exchange. A look at how Iranian cyber contractors make money as a byproduct of cyberespionage. Malware sneeks past Apples notarization process. The bandit economy thats grown up around Fortnite. Ben Yelinlooks at how the upcoming US elections could direct the nations cybersecurity strategies. Our guest is Julian Waits from Devo with highlights from their 2nd annual SOC performance report. And the US Armys youngest branch celebrates a birthday. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/170 Learn more about your ad choices....
Crooks and spies, together again? Hiding ad-fraud malware in an SDK. A turn to the DarkSide.
Iranian wannabes successfully use Dharma ransomware against soft targets. SourMint hid an ad-fraud and info-stealing package in an SDK. A former US Army officer and sometime Government contractor is charged with working for the GRU. DarkSide ransomware rises as affiliates go into business on their own. Awais Rashid from the University of Bristol on aligning cyber security metrics with business goals. Rick Howard talks data loss prevention with members of the Hash Table. And copycat DDoS extortionists pretend to be, who else? Fancy Bear. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/164 Learn...
US Executive Orders against TikTok, WeChat. Chimera takes chip IP. Intel data leaked. Texting Rewards for Justice. Coordinated inauthenticity. Magecarts homoglyph attacks.
President Trump issues Executive Orders restricting TikTok and WeChat in the US. A Chinese APT has been active in industrial espionage against Taiwans semiconductor industry. Intel sustains a leak of sensitive company intellectual property. Rewards for Justice communicated to Russian and Iranian individuals by text message. Coordinated inauthenticity from Romanian actors, probably criminals. Magecart moves to homoglyph attacks. Craig Williams from Cisco Talos on ransomware campaigns making use of Maze and Snake malware. Our guest is Monica Ruiz from the Hewlett Foundation Cyber Initiative on the potential for a volunteer cyber workforce. And, sorry Fort Meade--there are limits to telework....
Sabotage, not cyber? Cosmic Lynx pounces on some big companies with BEC. Purple Fox upgrade. Coordinated inauthenticity in the journalistic supply chain.
Explosions at Iranian nuclear sites remain unexplained, but look increasingly like conventional sabotage as opposed to cyberattacks. The Cosmic Lynx gang sets a high bar for business email compromise. The Purple Fox exploit kit gets an upgrade. Ben Yelin describes a 5th amendment compelled decryption case that may be headed to the Supreme Court. Our guest is Hugh Thompson, Chairman of the RSA Conference Program, on the human element of cyber security and lessons learned shifting a conference online. And a network of coordinated inauthenticity and fictitious personae is found pushing an Emirati official line. For links to all of...
Damage at Natanz, maybe cyber-induced but maybe not. Official Huawei skepticism spreads. Big European dragnet. Hushpuppi in custody.
An Iranian nuclear installation may have been hacked. Or maybe not, but in any case it was damaged. Huawei gets more skeptical looks. European police round up hundreds of online contraband dealers. Thomas Etheridge from CrowdStrike on the increased need for speed, scale, and remote investigative and recovery services. Our guest is Tobias Whitney from Fortress Information Security on the Asset to Vendor Network (A2V). And an accused Nigerian money-launderer (and an admitted influencer) is now in US custody, facing Federal charges. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/9/129 Learn more about...
Hurricane Panda and Charming Kitten paw at, respectively, the campaigns of Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump. Lies bodyguard of truth. Information warfare in the Gulf.
Its mostly cyberespionage today, with an admixture of influence operations. Google has warned both major US Presidential campaigns that Chinese and Iranian intelligence services are after their staffers email accounts, so far apparently without much success. Russia, China, and Iran devote some purposive media attention to US civil unrest. Johannes Ullrich from SANS on malicious PowerPoint add-ins. Our guest is Bil Harmer from SecureAuth on credential carelessness. And Qatars rivals in the Gulf continue their information campaign against Doha: this time its bogus news of a coup. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news...
Cyberwar, cybercrime, and hacktivism: updates on all three. Contact tracing and its discontents. Cybersecurity economic trends during the pandemic.
Website defacements in Israel may be hacktivist work. Iranian cyberespionage against Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The latest evolution of ZeuS. The Winnti Group is still hacking, and it still likes stealing in-game commodities. Contact tracing during the pandemic proves harder than many thought it would be. Economic trends for the security sector as it prepares to emerge from the general state of emergency. Caleb Barlow wonders if GDPR may have unintended consequences for stopping COVID-19 scammers. Gabriel Bassett from Verizon on the 2020 DBIR. And if youre looking for qualified workers, follow the layoff news. For links to all of...
Cyber conflict in the Middle East. EasyJet breached. More errors than exploits. The Dark Web during the pandemic. 5G misinformation. REvil updates.
Foreign intelligence services attribute a recent cyberattack on an Iranian port to Israeli operators. EasyJet discloses a breach of passenger information. Verizons annual Data Breach Report is out, and it finds more errors than it does exploits. A look at the Dark Web during the pandemic. US authorities warn local law enforcement to watch for misinformation-driven telecom vandalism. Ben Yelin explains why the ACLU is suing Baltimore over a surveillance plane. Our guest is Robb Reck from Ping Identity on a recent CISO Advisory Council meeting regarding the sudden shift to working from home. And REvil is still offering celebrity...
Cyberwar looms in the Middle East? Hidden Cobras fangs described. Evasive Astaroth. Ransomware in Texas courts. COVID-19 espionage. Content moderation.
Unattributed cyberattacks in an Iranian port prompt speculation that a broader cyberwar in the Middle East may be in the offing. CISA releases malware analysis reports on North Koreas Hidden Cobra. Astaroth malware grows more evasive (and it was already pretty good at hiding). Texas courts sustain a ransomware attack. COVID-19 espionage warnings are on the way. Twitters misinformation warning system. Ben Yelin describes a Fourth Amendment case on automated license plate reader (ALPR) databases. Our guest is Brian Dye from Corelight on dealing with encrypted traffic without compromising privacy. And taking down Plandemics trailer. For links to all of...
RSAC 2020. Naming and shaming. Kitty espionage update. Wi-Fi crypto flaw. Impersonating the DNC. Ransomware gets more aggressive. When is removing a GPS tracker theft?
Naming and shaming seems to work, at least against Chinas Ministry of State Security. Iranian cyberespionage continues its regional focus. Wi-Fi chip flaws could expose encrypted traffic to snoopers. Someone, maybe from abroad, is pretending to be the US Democratic National Committee. Tips on backing up files. Ransomware gangs up their game. And that unmarked small box on your car? Go ahead: you can take it off. David Dufour from Webroot with trends and predictions from the floor at RSA, guest is Liesyl Franz from the Dept. of State on nation state cyber activities and deterrence in cyberspace. For links...
UK, US blame Russia for 2019 Georgia hacks. Senator Sanders thinks Russian bots could impersonate supporters. Mr. Assanges extradition. MGM Resorts breach. Ms Winner wants a pardon.
British and American authorities blame Russias GRU for last Octobers defacement campaign against Georgian websites. Senator Sanders thinks maybe some of his apparent supporters are Russian bots--the ones who are tweeting bad stuff in social media. Julian Assange says he was offered a pardon to say the Russians didnt meddle with the DNC. Stolen data from MGM Resorts turns up in a hacker forum. NSA leaker Reality Winner would like a pardon. Justin Harvey from Accenture on staying prepared against potential Iranian cyberattacks, guest is Jamie Tomasello from Cisco Duo on cognitive capacity and burnout. For links to all of...
Internecine phishing in the Palestinian Territories. What could Iran do in cyberspace? US Census 2020 and cybersecurity. Mobile voting. How to make bigger money in sextortion.
Researchers report phishing campaigns underway in the Palestinian Territories. They appear to be a Hamas-linked effort targeting the rival Fatah organization. FireEye offers a summary of current Iranian cyber capabilities. The GAO warns that the Census Bureau still has some cyber security work to do before this years count. Researchers call mobile voting into question. And some observations about why some extortion brings in a bigger haul than its rivals. Johannes Ullrich from SANS Technology Center on IoT threats. Guest is Darren Van Booven from Trustwave on how to know if the CCPA applies to your organization. For links to...
Update on the Iowa Democrats bad app. DDoS warning for state election sites. DDoS trends. New ransomware tracked. Tehran spoofing emails? Nintendo hacker pleads guilty.
Iowas Democrats are still counting their caucus results, but on the other hand they werent hacked. A poorly built and badly tested app is still being blamed, and that judgment seems likely to hold up. The FBI warns of a DDoS attempt against a state voter registration site. Trends in DDoS. Some new strains of ransomware are out in the wild. Spoofed emails may be an Iranian espionage effort. And the confessed Ninendo hacker cops a plea. Craig Williams from Cisco Talos with updates on Emotet. Guest is Kurtis Minder from GroupSense on the Pros and Cons of notifying breached...
PupyRAT is back. So is the Konni Group. Twitter storm over claims that MBS hacked Jeff Bezos. Anti-disinformaiton laws considered. Canada is ready to impose costs on cyber attackers.
PupyRAT was found in a European energy organization: it may be associated with Iranian threat actors. Another threat actor, the Konni Group, was active against a US government agency last year. Saudi Arabia maintains it had nothing to do with hacking Jeff Bezoss phone. The EU and Ukraine separately consider anti-disinformation regulations. Canada may be ready to impose costs in cyberspace. And Huaweis a threat, but whatre you gonna do? Justin Harvey from Accenture with an outlook on 2020. Guests are Hank Thomas and Mike Doniger from SCVX, describing their plan to bring a funding mechanism know as a SPAC...
The UN takes up a case of spyware; its linked to an extrajudicial killing. Glenn Greenwald indicted on hacking charges in Brazil. NetWire and StarsLord are back.
UN rapporteurs say that the Saudi Crown Prince was probably involved in the installation of spyware on Amazon founder Jeff Bezoss personal phone. Brazilian prosecutors have indicted Glenn Greenwald, co-founder of the Intercept, on hacking charges. IBM describes a renewed NetWire campaign, and Microsoft says StarsLord is back, too. And in cyberspace, theres nothing new on the US-Iranian front. Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on surveillance cameras hidden in gravestones. Guest is Sean Frazier from Cisco Duo on their most recent State of the Auth report. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief:...
RATs, backdoors, and a remote code execution zero-day. Hoods breach Mitsubishi Electric. Telnet credentials dumped.
A new RAT goes after Arabic-speaking targets. Updates on US-Iranian tension in cyberspace. An Internet Explorer bug is being exploited in the wild; a patch will arrive in February. A pseudo-vigilante seems to be preparing Citrix devices for future exploitation. Mitsubishi Electric discloses a breach. A booter service dumps half a million Telnet credentials online. And tomorrow is the last day to file a claim under the Equifax breach settlement. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI with the story of a random encounter that set him on his professional path. Carole Theriault speaks with Jon Fielding from Apricorn on whether or...
Hacks, and rumors of hacks. Burisma incident under investigation. SharePoint exploitation. How to spark a run on a bank. WeLinkInfo taken down. Phishbait update.
Hacks and rumors of hacks surrounding US-Iranian tension. Ukrainian authorities are looking into the Burisma hack, and theyd like FBI assistance. The FBI quietly warns that two US cities were hacked by a foreign service. The New York Fed has thoughts on how a cyberattack could cascade into a run on banks. Arrests and a site takedown in the WeLeakInfo case. And a quick look at the chum being dangled in front of prospective phishing victims these days. Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs on synthetic identity detection. Guest is Eric Haseltine, author of The Spy in Moscow Station. For links...
Updates on US-Iranian tensions, and especially on hacktivism and possible power grid battlespace preparation. Researchers complain of preinstalled malware said to be in discount Android phones.
Amid indications that both Iran and the US would prefer to back away from open war, concerns about Iranian power grid battlespace preparation remain high. Recent website defacements, however, increasingly look more like the work of young hacktivists than a campaign run by Tehran. Phones delivered under the FCCs Lifeliine Assistance program may come with malware preinstalled. And well take Cybersecurity for six hundred, Alex. Tom Etheridge from Crowdstrike on having a board of directors playbook. Guest is Curtis Simpson from Armis on CISO burnout. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/January/CyberWire_2020_01_10.html...
Cyber alert remains high as the US-Iranian confrontation cools. Information ops, wipers, and energy sector targeting.
As kinetic combat abates in Iraq, warnings of cyber threats increase. US intelligence agencies warn of heightened likelihood of Iranian cyber operations. These may be more serious than the low-grade website defacements and Twitter impersonations so far observed. One operation, Dustman has hit Bahrain, and it looks like an Iranian wiper. And some notes on the Lazarus Group, and a quick look at information ops across the Taiwan Strait. Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs with details from their recent report, How Fraud Stole Christmas. Guest is Karl Sigler from Trustwave in the risks of using Windows 7. For links to...
No major Iranian cyberattacks against the US so far, as both sides appear interested in cooling off. The Cyber Solarium offers a preview of its coming report on US cyber strategy.
Iran took some missile shots at two US air bases in Iraq last night, and President Trump barked back in a late morning press conference, but actually both sides seem inclined to move toward de-escalation. No major Iranian cyberattacks have developed, despite some low-grade skid vandalism of indifferently defended sites, but CISAs warnings seem generally to be taken seriously. And the Cyber Solarium gave a preview of its recommendations for a US national cyber strategy. Caleb Barlow from CynergisTek with insights on potential cyber attacks from Iran. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news...
No more Iranian cyberattacks since the minor weekend vandalism, but the US Government advises all to look to their defenses. Fancy Bear is the usual suspect in Austria. A guilty plea by an insider threat.
The kittens havent scratched much so far, but the US Government and others are warning organizations to be alert to the likelihood of Iranian cyberattacks in retaliation for the combat death, by US missile, of Quds Force commander Soleimani. Fancy Bear is the usual suspect in the case of the Austrian Foreign Ministry hack. Patch your Pulse Secure VPN servers if youve got em. ToTok is back in the Play Store. And theres an executive who turned out to be an insider threat. Robert M. Lee from Dragos with a look back at 2019 ICS security issues. Guest is Tom...
Sequelae of the US Reaper strike against the Quds Force commander. Warnings of Iranian retaliation, with an emphasis on cyberspace. Espionage in Austria, and a second look at an LSE outage.
Iran vows retribution for the US drone strike that killed the commander of the Quds Force. The US prepares for Iranian action, and the Department of Homeland Security warns that cyberattacks are particularly likely. Some low-grade Iranian cyber operations may have already taken place. Austrias Foreign Ministry sustains an apparent state-directed cyber espionage attack, and in the UK authorities are taking a second look at the August outages at the London Stock Exchange. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI, describing a clever defense against laptop theft. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2020/January/CyberWire_2020_01_06.html...
Escalation in the Gulf as a US air strike kills Irans Quds commander. Travelex and RavnAir continue their recovery from cyberattacks. Taiwans memes against misinformation.
The US and Iran trade fire in Iraq, and a leading Iranian general is killed in a US airstrike. A corresponding escalation of cyber operations can be expected. Currency exchange Travelex continues to operate manually as it works to recover from what it calls a software virus. Theres speculation that the RavnAir incident may have been a ransomware attack. And Taiwan adopts an active policy against Chinese attempts to influence its elections. Johannes Ullrich from the SANS Technology Center on vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler installations. Guest is Derek Manky from Fortinet on what to expect in AI for 2020. For...
Disney+ credentials hacked. Kudankulam reassurance. Chinese, Iranian documents leak. Iran and Venezuela restrict Internet access. Russia proposes Internet control treaty. Hacktivist notes.
Disney+ credentials already on sale in the black market souks. India reassures nuclear power partners that the Kudankulam incident didnt compromise safety. Documents pertaining to Chinese and Iranian security operations leak. Internet restrictions go into force in Iran and Venezuela. Russia offers an Internet control treaty at the UN. The Lizard Squad might be back, and Phineas Fisher has also resurfaced. And happy birthday, CISA. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on the NICE conference.
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Iran hacks for influence. Brazilian PII up for auction. Prince Harry vs. Fleet Street. Electrical infrastructure cyber risk. Paying ransom. HildaCrypt developers say theyre going straight.
Iranian threat group Phosphorus (or Charming Kitten) has been found active against US elections and other targets. A big database of PII on Brazilians is up for auction in the dark web souks. Prince Harry takes a legal whack at Fleet Street. An Atlantic Council session takes a look at electrical infrastructure cyber risk. An Alabama medical system pays the ransom to get its files back. And HildaCrypts developers say it was all in fun, and release their own keys. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on the wider availability of malicious lightning charging cables. For links to all of today's...
Cyberattacks and intelligence trade-offs. TrickBots new interests. Fancy Bear versus machine learning. Facebook looks for more ad transparency. Retadup take-down.
Senior US officials say the June 20th attacks on Iranian networks helped stop Tehrans attacks on tankers in the Arabian Gulf. TrickBot seems to be going after mobile users PINs. Fancy Bear has taken note of machine learning and modified her behavior accordingly. Facebook revises its rules to achieve greater transparency in political and issue advertising. A multinational takedown cleans up the Retadup worm infestation. Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on the proliferation of privately owned license plate readers. Guest is Martin Zizi from Aerendir on biometric security technologies. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire...
Capital One sustains a major data breach. Phishing in LinkedIn. VxWorks patches and mitigations. Brute-forcing NAS credentials. LAPD doxed?
Capital One sustains a major data breach affecting 106 million customers, and a suspect is in custody, thanks largely to her incautious online boasting. Iranian social engineers are phishing in LinkedIn, baiting the hook with a bogus job offer. WindRiver fixes VxWorks bugs. Network Attached Storage is being brute-forced. A hacker claims to have doxed members of the Los Angeles Police Department. Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on cities piloting aerial surveillance programs. Tamika Smith interviews Noam Cohen from the New Yorker on Californias new law regulating bots. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily...
FSB contractor hacked. Pegasus now able to rummage clouds? Iranian cyber ops spike. Fraudulent student profiles. Judgement in Equifax FTC case. NSA hoarder gets nine years.
A contractor for Russias FSB security agency was apparently breached. NSO Group says its Pegasus software can now obtain access to private messages held in major cloud services. Iranian cyber operations are said to be spiking, and Tehran is paying particular attention to LinkedIn. Colleges and universities are experiencing ERP issues, and a minor wave of bogus student applications. Equifax receives its judgment. And theres a sentence in the case of the NSA hoarder. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on Android apps circumventing privacy permission settings. Guest is David Brumley from ForAllSecure on autonomous security and DevSecOps. For links to...
Warnings of Outlook exploitation, with a possible Iranian connection. GPS jamming in the Eastern Med. Satellite vulnerabilities. 505 errors. TA505s new tactics. Content moderation updates.
US Cyber Command warns that an Outlook vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. Other sources see a connection with Iran. GPS signals are being jammed near Tel Aviv, and Russian electronic activity in Syria is suspected as the cause. A look at the consequences of satellite cyber vulnerabilities. The TA505 gang changes some of its tactics. Yesterdays brief Internet outages are traced to a Cloudflare glitch. Facebook and YouTube continue to grapple with content moderation. Mike Benjamin from CenturyLink on Emotets C2 behavior. Guest is Avital Grushcovski from Source Defense on the risk posed by third party web...
US-Iranian tension expressed in cyberspace. OceanLotus and Ratsnif. Ransomware in Georgia, again. Going low-tech to protect the grid. Magecart update. Cryptowars and agency equities.
Tensions between the US and Iran are likely to find further expression in cyberspace. OceanLotuss Ratsnif kit isnt up to the threat actors normally high standards of coding, but its plenty good enough. Cyberattacks in the states of Florida and Georgia. Utilities are urged to go lower tech where possible. Magecart skimmer Inter is being hawked on the dark web. And no, they havent videoed you using EternalBlue: just dump that email. Johannes Ullrich from the SANS Technology Institute and the ISC Stormcast podcast on Weblogic exploits. Guest is Nick Jovanovic from Thales on cloud security in the federal space....
Huawei spits the hook? CISA warns about the risk of Iranian cyberattack. Power grid security. Cryptocurrency and fraud. Content moderation. Senators like Hack the Pentagon.
Huawei gets to buy some products from US companies, again. CISA reiterates warnings about the risk of cyberattack from Iran. Considerations about power grid security. Cryptocurrencies draw criminals, and some of the scammers are looking ahead. Australia and New Zealand will conduct a simulation to study ways of removing abhorrent content from the Web. The Senate likes Hack the Pentagon. And tech enthusiasm or voyeurism? You decide. Justin Harvey from Accenture on ways attackers are bypassing 2-factor authentication on mobile devices. Guest is Gretel Egan from Proofpoint on the shift toward human-centric security. For links to all of today's stories...
Washington and Tehran confront one another in cyberspace. Dominion National investigates data incident. Facebook on info ops (and identity). Labor market notes. Skids on skids.
The US cyberattack against Iranian targets remains only indistinctly visible in the information fog of cyberwar. Irans APT33 seems to have altered its tactics after its operations against Saudi targets were described by Symantec at the end of March. An insurer and provider of vision and dental benefits investigates a data incident. Skids-on-skids, kids. Facebook talks information operations, and teases plans concerning identity. Notes on the labor market. Johannes Ullrich from the SANS Technology Institute and the ISC Stormcast podcast on malware C&C channels making use of TLS. Tamika Smith speaks with Harrison Van Riper from Digital Shadows about their...
Notes on a reported US cyberattack against Iran. A look at Secondary Infektion. And some cases of cyber stalking.
The US is said to have conducted cyberattacks against Iranian targets related to recent Iranian moves in the Gulf. They cyber operations are also said to have been a covert alternative to conventional military strikes. The Atlantic Council describes Secondary Infektion, a Russian disinformation campaign that begins obscurely, then depends upon amplification. And a case of cyber stalking in Minnesota goes to court. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on the escalating calls to patch the BlueKeep vulnerability. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/June/CyberWire_2019_06_24.html Support our show Learn more about your ad...
US-Iranian tensions find expression in cyberspace as Refined Kitten returns. Facebook tries friction against abuse. Cryptominers in the wild. Lead generation for cyber criminals.
Tensions between the US and Iran over tanker attacks, nuclear ambitions, and the downing of a Global Hawk drone seem to be finding expression in cyberspace: Refined Kitten sees to be pawing for some American phish. Facebook tries friction as an alternative to content moderation in damping its abuse in fomenting South Asian violence. Cryptomining campaigns are showing some renewed vigor. And a look at lead generation for Nigerian prince scams. Mike Benjamin from CenturyLink on RDP scanning and the GoldBrute campaign. Guest is Michael Coates, former CISO for Twitter and former head of security for Mozilla, from Altitude Networks...
Iranian brute-forcing tool leaked. Third-party data breach touches medical testing company. Ransomware news and updates. An antitrust look at Silicon Valley?
Jason, an Iranian brute-forcing tool, has been leaked. A third-party breach affects customer and patient data held by Quest Diagnostics. Eurofins Scientific is recovering from a ransomware attack. A look at Baltimore Citys ransomware infestation shows no signs of EternalBlue, security firm Armor says. Instead, it looks like vanilla ransomware. And the prospect of antitrust investigations drives down Big Tech stock prices, tipping the Nasdaq into a correction. Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs on dark web fraud guide pricing. Guest is Jordan Blake from BehavioSec on digital transformations. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily...
Special Counsel Mueller speaks about his investigation of Russian influence in the 2016 US presidential campaign. Iranian coordinated inauthenticity. BlueKeep, Pegasus updates.
Special Counsel Mueller makes his first public statement about the results of his investigation into influence operations surrounding the 2016 US Presidential campaign. He says his first statement will also be his last. FireEye identifies Iranian coordinated inauthenticity in US 2018 midterm elections, and Twitter and Facebook take down the offending accounts. Notes on the BlueKeep exploit. More Pegasus infestations. Reality Winner revisited. Updates on Baltimore ransomware. Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS reacts to allegations that NSA may have some culpability in the Baltimore ransomware incident. Guests are Julie Bernard from Deloitte and John Carlson from the FS-ISAC on the...
Someone is after Tehrans hackers. GitLab misconfiguration. AIs attack potential. Amazon pursues hackers who defrauded sellers. DeepDotWeb indictments. Evil Clippy. Lunch hacks in San Mateo.
The Green Leakers release more information about Iranian cyber operators, including details about MuddyWater and the Rana Institute. A misconfigured GitLab instance exposes data used by Samsung engineers. Thoughts on how AI can shift the advantage to the attacker. Amazon is after hackers who defrauded sellers. DeepDotWeb proprietors are indicted. Evil Cippy does VBA stomping. And a food fight in San Mateos corner of cyberspace. Justin Harvey from Accenture reviews cyber insurance. UVAs Mariah Carey shares her experience as captain of the championship winning NCCDC team.
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Observations on the Mueller Report. Doxing Iranian intelligence. Insecure messaging. Old Excel macros. Wipro hack and gift cards.
Some observations on the Mueller Report, in particular its insight into what two specific GRU units were up to. (And some naming of DCLeaks and Guccifer 2.0 as GRU fronts.) Someone is doxing Irans OilRig cyberespionage group. A French government messaging app appears less secure than intended. Old Excel macros can still be exploited. And what were the Wipro hackers after? Gift cards, apparently. Malek Ben Salem from Accenture Labs on the Cisco Talos report on malware markets in Facebook groups. Guest is Barbara Lawler from Looker Data Sciences on GDPR, CCPA and the coming wave of privacy legislation. For...
Gustuff is out and after Android devices. Microsoft takes down Phosphorus. Elfin is working for Tehran. Russian cyber troops come to help Venezuelas Chavistas. Guilty plea expected in Martin case.
In todays podcast we hear that a young banking Trojan gains criminal marketshare in the Android ecosystem. Microsoft lawyers up and seizes sites Irans Charming Kitten used to stage its attacks. Another Iranian APT, Elfin, is described. A battalions worth of Russian special operators and cyber troops are on the ground in Venezuela. Washington wants them out; Moscow says theyre in for the duration. And accused NSA leaker Hal Martin is expected to take a guilty plea this week. Daniel Prince from Lancaster University on cyber risk management. Guest is Satish Thiagarajan from Tata Consultancy Services on customizing machine learning...
Allegations and information operations. Iridium group may have compromised Citrix. Sino-American trade and security conflicts continue. Fashions in trolling.
Venezuela sustains power outages, and the regime blames hackers and wreckers. The opposition says its all due to the regimes corruption, incompetence, and neglect. Citrix loses business documents in what might have been an Iranian espionage operation. Huaweis suit against the US gets some official cheering from Beijing. The US warns against Chinese information operations. And Russian troll farmers turn to amplification.Daniel Prince from Lancaster University on the importance of Cyber Design.
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5G worries. Whitefly vs. SingHealth. Speculative execution bug.
In todays podcast, we hear that Australia's former prime minister warns Britain about Chinese tech companies. Symantec says Whitefly was behind SingHealth's massive data breach. Iranian hackers show code overlap. Intel CPUs are vulnerable to another speculative execution flaw. The NSA hasn't been using its domestic phone surveillance program lately. Sharing code presents dangers. And Google will ban political ads in Canada. Justin Harvey from Accenture with results from their Costs of Crime report, as well as observations from RSAC. Guest is Gerald Beuchelt from LogMeIn with info from their latest password survey. For links to all of today's stories...
Former Air Force counterintelligence specialist indicted on charges of spying for Iran. Wheres the stolen Equifax data? Two alleged Apophis Squad clowns indicted.
In todays podcast we hear that US prosecutors have unsealed the indictment of a former US Air Force counterintelligence specialist on charges she conspired to commit espionage on behalf of Iran. The US Treasury Department announces further sanctions on Iranian individuals and one organization named in that indictment. Two alleged members of Apophis Squad are indicted. Whatever became of the all the data stolen from Equifax? That informations apparently not for sale on the dark web.Malek Ben Salem from Accenture Labs on reducing the attack surface of containers. Guest is Kevin McNamee from Nokia with results from their recent threat...
FaceTimes odd bug, and how to squash it. FormBook malware surges through a new hosting service. Some international law enforcement wins. International conflict in cyberspace.
In todays podcast, we hear that a FaceTime bug lets you listen to someones phone before theyve even picked up. FormBook malwares surge is abetted by a new hosting service. Compromised server market xDedic has been taken down. Europol is looking for Webstressor users. Huawei faces new US criminal charges. Kims ambitious economic plan may augur ambitious North Korean hacking. EU foretells a surge in Iranian cyberattacks. Waiting for information operations around the Venezuelan crisis.Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on legacy Twitter location data privacy issues. Guest is Jamil Jaffer from IronNet Cybersecurity with highlights from his recent Capital Hill...
Shamoon 3 and Charming Kitten. Czech CERT issues warning concerning Huawei, ZTE. Influence ops and a Facebook boycott. PewDiePies followers versus the Wall Street Journal.
In todays podcast, we hear thatShamoon3 and the renewed activity of Charming Kitty strike observers as the long-expected Iranian cyber retaliation forreimpositionof sanctions. The Czech CERT says Huawei and ZTE both represent a threat. Huawei insists it didnt donuthin. Facebook faces a boycott in the wake of Senate commissioned reports on Russian trolling. And PewDiePies followers deface a Wall Street Journal page.Craig Williams from CiscoTaloswith a look back at 2018. CaroleThieriaultspeaks with Rapid7's Tod Beardsley about their Industry Cyber Exposure report.
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US Defense Department and UKs MI6 arent buying Russian honey over cyber operations. Iranian influence operations. Marriott breach fallout. Court upholds Kaspersky ban. Ransom and sanctions.
In todays podcast, we hear that senior US and UK officials have harsh words for Russian actions in cyberspace even as President Putin undertakes a charm offensive at the G20 meetings. (In fairness to the US and UK officials, its a pretty dour charm offensive.) Iran ups its influence operations game. Legal investigations and legislative responses to the Marriott breach begin. A US Court upholds the Governments ban on Kaspersky products. And paying ransom to cyber extortionists could violate US sanctions.Daniel Prince from Lancaster University discussing growth, innovation and productivity within cyber security. For links to all of today's stories...
Getting an education on Cobalt Dickens. [Research Saturday]
Researchers from Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit have been tracking a threat group spoofing login pages for universities. Evidence suggests the Iranian group Cobalt Dickens is likely responsible.
Allison Wikoff is a senior researcher at Secureworks, and she joins us to share what they've found.
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Reconnaissance and degradation. Hybrid war in Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. Eternal Silence infects unpatched systems. Dell customers reset passwords. SamSam indictments.
In todays podcast, we hear warnings of Russian recon degradation of the North American power grid. Information operations in Russias hybrid war against Ukraine. Factions in Yemens civil war contest cyberspace (and fiber optic cables). Eternal Silence exploits systems not patched againstEternalBlueandEternalRed. Dell tells its customers to reset their passwords. And the US indicts two Iranians for deploying theSamSamransomware.Emily Wilson from Terbium labs with unintended consequences of GDPR. Guest is FrancisDinha, founder and CEO of OpenVPN, discussing the VPN landscape. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/November/CyberWire_2018_11_29.html Support our show Learn more...
Nation-state cyber campaigns: North Korean, Iranian, Russian, and unknown. Social media outages.
In todays podcast, we hear about nations behaving badly (but from the point-of-view of cyberespionage theyre doing, unfortunately, well). The Lazarus Group is back robbing banks in Asia and Latin America. Russias Hades Group, known for Olympic Destroyer, is back, too.Gamaredonand Cozy Bear have returned, respectively pestering Ukraine and the US. IransOilRigis upping its game with just-in-time maliciousphishbait. And its not you: Facebook has been down.Malek Ben Salem from Accenture Labs on skills squatting with Amazons Alexa. Guest is RonnieTokazowskifrom Flashpoint on his work with the business email compromise working group.
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Facebook takes down Iranian-run accounts. Criminal investigations look online. IBM to buy Red Hat. Satori is still with us. British Airways and Magecart.
Facebook takes down accounts linked to Iran for coordinated inauthenticity. Iranian information operations appear to be learning from the Russian approach: be divisive, be negative, and be opportunistic. Investigations of pipe-bombs and the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting look at the suspects' digital record. IBM announces its acquisition of Red Hat. The Satori botnet continues to evolve. British Airways andMagecart. Supply chain seeding, probably not; dragonnades, yes.Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs on data from the most recent Facebook breach showing up on the dark web. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/October/CyberWire_2018_10_29.html Support our...
Domestic Kitten spyware. Crypto wallet shenanigans. Firmware issues enable cold boot attacks. BlueBorne bugs are still out and about. Tech support scams. Election security.
In today's podcast we hear that an Iranian domestic spyware campaign has been reported: it's most interested in ethnic Kurds. A bogus cryptocurrency wallet site is taken down. F-Secure warns of a widespread firmware problem that could be exploited for cold boot attacks. TheBlueBorneBluetooth bugs are apparently still out there. Tech support scam ads are taken down. Policies for election security continue to evolve. And Facebook's founder offers some thoughts on how his platform can save democracy.Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS with analysis of a Florida court decision on the use of cell site simulators. Guest is Josh Mayfield from...
Moscow HUMINT drought? Spying on the Patriarch. Ottoman hacktivism. Iranian information operations. ISIS in cyberspace. RtPOS malware discovered.
In today's podcast, we discuss reports that suggest US HUMINT collection in Russia has dried up. Russian intelligence services are showing an interest in disrupting a grant of autonomy to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by the Ecumenical Patriarch. Turkish hacktivism shows up in the US, as journalists' social media accounts are hijacked. A look at Iranian information operations. ISIS limps back into cyberspace. A new point-of-sale malware family is discovered.David Dufour from Webroot on the role of engineers in securing an organization. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/August/CyberWire_2018_08_27.html Learn more about...
More action against Iranian influence operations. Tehran's cyberespionage against universities. Counter-value targeting in cyber deterrence. Sino-Australian trade war? Law and order.
In today's podcast, we hear that Google has put the cats out.Secureworksdescribes an Iranian cyberespionage campaign targeting universities. That DNC phishing campaign is confirmed to be a false alarm caused by a Michigan misstep, but almost fifteen million voter records appear to have been inadvertently exposed in Texas. The US tells Russia to knock off the influence operations, and some suggest a counter-value deterrent strategy to tame the Bears. China warns Australia its new government will face trade retaliation for banning ZTE and Huawei. Reality Winner gets five years, and two Minnesota lawyers go away, too.Ben YelinFromUMD CHHS on attempts...
Facebook takes down "inauthentic" Russian and Iranian fronts. Twitter blocks Iranian false-flags, and FireEye explains why they think it's Tehran. Triout Android spyware described. Hacking back?
In today's podcast we hear that Facebook has taken down more inauthentic pagessome are Russian, but others are Iranian. Twitter blocks Iranian accounts for being bogus. Russia denies, again, any involvement in information operations against the US. US Army Cyber Command's boss wonders if his job isn't more "information ops" than "cyber." Bitdefender describesTriout, an Android spyware framework. And some in industry caution the Senate not to expect them to get frisky hacking back.Craig Williams from CiscosTalosteam, discussing MDM (mobile device management) vulnerabilities. Guest is James Burns from CFC Underwriting on cyber security insurance. For links to all of today's...
Fancy Bear sniffs around Senatorial staffs. US NSC considers Russian election interference. Chinese and Iranian cyberespionage. Malware loaders. Smart home bugs. Stealing WiFi.
In today's podcast we learn thatFancy Bear is said to be snuffling around at least one US Senatorial office. The US National Security Council meets to consider Russian election interference. Notes on Chinese and Iranian cyberespionage. New malware loaders are offered on the black market. Smart home hubs are shown to be hackable. Tenable enjoys a good IPO. A burglar in Silicon Valley didn't say, your money or your life, but rather, dude I'mouttadatacan I have yourWiFipassword?Dr. Charles Clancy from VA Tech on the security aspects of digital vs analog RF spectrum. Guest is Lisa Beegle from Akamai with info...
Phishing plays small ball with depressing success. Chinese cyberespionage up. US IC, JCS, worries about innovation. Guilty plea in US espionage case. Ex-Knesset member suspected of spying. Supreme Court decides location privacy case.
In today's podcast, we hear that phishing scams continue to nibble away at bank accounts and reputations:theState of Oregon is among those suffering. Avoid emails promising you leaked pictures of YouTube stars. Chinese espionage against US targets rises. US Intelligence officials worry that failure to play a long game puts the country at a disadvantage with respect to innovation. TheJoint Chiefs mull electronic warfare issues. Reality Winner makes a plea agreement in her espionage case. And from ecstasy tablets to Iranian spying is a short sad road.Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS weighs in on the US Supreme Court decision on...
Unauthorized banking transfers in Mexico? A lifeline for ZTE. Iranian cyber op-tempo rises. Russian troll farm's ad buys. Reining in apps. Cell tracking. Anonymous is back.
In today's podcast we hear thatMexican banks may have sustained unauthorized funds transfers. Presidents Trump and Xi seem willing to toss a lifeline to drowning ZTE. Some researchers report an uptick in Iranian cyber operations. Russia's premier troll farm bought Facebook and Instagram ads targeting American teenaged girls. Apple, Facebook, and Twitter tighten their grip on apps connecting to their stores or services. Police cell-tracking receives scrutiny. And Anonymous is back.Justin Harvey from Accenture with his thoughts on whether the U.S. pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal will lead to morecyber attacksfrom Iran. Learn more about your ad choices....
Vigilantes and hacktivists. Point-of-sale malware source code leaks. Malicious extensions and apps. US Federal indictments: spying and hacking. Robo-caller gets record fine.
In today's podcast, we hear that vigilanteshavevisitedZooPark, and the lights go outvoluntarilyon some Georgia hacktivists. Treasure Hunter source code posted to a criminal forum. Malicious Chrome extensions and malicious Android photo-editing apps.GrandCrabransomware served by compromised legitimate sites. Russian influence ops. Concerns about a resumption of Iranian hacking.Ex-CIA officercharged with espionage. Hobby hacker indicted on Federal charges. FCC hits arobo-caller with a record fine.Jonathan Katz from UMD on why cryptography is more challenging than many software engineers think. Guest is CyrusFarivar, author of the book Habeas Data, Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Cyber conflict between Iran and the US widely expected. ALLENITE threat group is after US, UK power grids. Jack-in-the-Box vulnerability. Signal's memory. Is ZTE going down?
In today's podcast we hear thatUS withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal is widely taken as heralding a new round of cyber conflict. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructureare seen asan asymmetric way of war. The ALLANITE threat group is observed successfully reconnoitering US and UK electrical power grids. Jack-in-the-Box does nasty things with images. Signal's self-deleting messages don't, or at least they don't always. And US sanctions may be putting ZTE out of business.Robert M. Lee from Dragos on the sliding scale of cyber security. Guest is Jonathan Matkowsky fromRiskIQwith concerns over ICANNs pending interim policy changes on the WHOIS database...
Persona non grata, Ivan Ivanovich. Grid threat worries. Data scandal updates. Malware notes. Reaction to Iranian indictments. Alleged Carbanak kingpin collared.
In today's podcast we hear thatSixty Russian diplomats are now personanon gratain the US. It's the largest such retaliation so far for the Russian nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England. Fear of a Russian riposte against Western power grids remains high. CambridgeAnalyticawas raided over the weekend in the continuing Facebook data scandal. Facebook faces more difficulties over Android data collection. Notes on malware circulating in the wild. Iran objects to US indictments.Daniel Prince from Lancaster University discussing risk management.And the allegedCarbanak"mastermind" is arrested in Spain.
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US indicts Iranian hackers. Guccifer 2.0 is a GRU Bear. Atlanta hit with ransomware. Equifax breach cost consumers plenty. Facebook's troubles persist, as do Cambridge Analytica's.
In today's podcast, we hear thatthe US has indicted Iranian hackers.Guccifer 2.0has beenfingered as a GRU team. Inquiries into their activities are folded into Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. Atlanta, Georgia, hit with ransomware. A study estimates the direct cost of the Equifax breach to consumers. App stores show a decline in malware infestations. Facebook leaders speak, finally, but do little to ease the company's pain. An FTC inquiry could be costly. The CambridgeAnalyticaaffair will have implications for regulations, marketing, and consumer trust.Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on the Equifax probe being put on ice by the US Consumer Protection agencies....
AMD investigates report of processor flaws. A look at OceanLotus. Patch Tuesday. Russo-British tensions high. MuddyWater threatens researchers.
In today's podcast, we hear thatAMDisinvestigatinga report of exploitable flaws in its processors. Vietnamese threat actorOceanLotusgets a look from researchers. Patch Tuesday notes. Britain expels Russian diplomats in retaliation for a nerve agent attack. Russia demands to know what these cyberattacks are that the UK is said to be threatening. A brief history of Russo-British Twenty-first Century espionage and cyber tensions. Iranian threat actorMuddyWatersthreatens researchers.Justin Harvey from Accenture on the importance of the first 48 hours following a breach. Guest is Patrick Sullivan from Akamai on VPNs and the notion of verify and never trust. Learn more about your ad...
Spectre and Meltdown mitigations. Psiphon and Iran's unrest. Olympic phishing. Mobil pop-up redirection. Alt-coin speculation.
In today's podcast, we hear about howSpectreand Meltdown mitigationsareproceeding, with many successes (but some blue-screen-of-death failures, too).Psiphonlooks like the souped-up VPN of choice for Iranian dissidents, as that country's Internet crackdown continues. Pop-up ads infest mobile devices as an old tactic finds new scope for its misapplication. Olympic phishing targets South Korean companies. China moves to stop illicit cryptocurrency miners.Jonathan Katz from UMD on bitcoin mining power use. Guest is UdiYavofromEnsiloon ProcessDoppelganging.Is there an alt-coin bubble?Surelooks like it.
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Iranian dissent takes to Tor. Iran cracks down on Internet services (and Infy gets busy). Kernel memory issue in Intel processors. macOS bug published. "Trackmageddon." Curating YouTube. Condolences to a SWATTING victim's family.
In today's podcast we hear thatIran's crackdown on Internet channels of dissent continues. Intel processors are determined to have a deep security flaw: cloud users are likely to be affected. A macOS local privilege escalation vulnerability is published. The "Trackmageddon" location service vulnerability seems to originate in a buggy API. The suicide forest video appears to have passed through YouTube's human curators. The man arrested in the Wichita police shooting may have been a serial SWATTER.Joe Carrigan from JHU on holiday IoT devices. Guest is Thomas Jones from Bay Dynamics on updated NIST rules for DOD contractors. Learn more about...
ISIS claims responsibility for bombing in Russia. Iranian unrest involves Telegram, Instagram. Proposed FERC reporting standards. YouTube gone bad, and an arrest in a horrific swatting prank.
In today's podcast we hear that ISIS has claimed responsibility for the December 27thSt. Petersburg shopping center bombing. UK authorities seek to think ahead about cyber terror. US standards bodies propose more stringent mandatory reporting of cyber incidents at electrical utilities. Unrest in Iran prompts a government crackdown on the Internet.We meet our newest academic &research partner,Dr. Yossi Oren from Ben Gurion University.AYouTube celebrity learns something of the limits of the funny, and a Los Angeles man is arrested in a horrifying SWATTING attack that killed an utterly uninvolved bystander.
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Iranian reconnaissance of critical infrastructure? Leaky banking apps. Microsoft's emergency patch. Ghosts of the Caliphate threaten, but have yet to deliver. New horizons in biometrics.
In today's podcast we learn thatFireEyeis warningof patient reconnaissance on the part of the(probably)Iranian APT34. The Electronic Ghosts of the Caliphate have so far failed to say "boo," except maybe in South Jersey. Flaws discovered in mobile banking apps. Bike-sharing service leaked data. Bitcoin's bubble. Microsoft patches its Malware Protection Engine.Chris Poulin from BAH on closing the gap between IT and OT people in ICS.Adam Segal from the Council on Foreign Relations on the rollout of their cyber operations tracker.And biometrics have come to the beagles: your pet door can now recognize Rover or Boots, and let them on in....
APT 33: FireEye's John Hultquist on an Iranian Cyber Espionage Group. [Research Saturday]
APT 33 is an Iranian cyber espionage group that targets aerospace and energy sectors and has ties to destructive malware. John Hultquist is Director of Intelligence Analysis at FireEye, and he takes us through their research.
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Maritime cybersecurity concerns. ExpressLane dump stirs up international trouble. IoT botnet threat addressed. Defray ransomware. Cyberattack in Scotland. Tehran's info-ops rapper.
In today's podcast, we hear that theUSS McCain collision appears to unrelated to any cyberattack, but observers warn of ICS security issues as maritime cyber concerns rise. WikiLeaks'ExpressLaneVault7 dump raises concerns in India. Telnet credentials for Internet-of-things devices exposed; security experts work to close this DDoS risk. "Defray" ransomware being distributed with unusually precise and plausiblespearphishing. A ransomware attack disrupts some healthcare services in Scotland. Acquisition news in the cyber sector.Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on web sites logging form submissions even before you hit the submitbutton.AndIranian information operations seem to be piping the devil's tune (more or less literally,...
"Mia Ash" is an Iranian catphish. WikiLeaks dumps UMBRAGE from Vault7. Germany braces for hacking by Russia, China, and Iran. Google kicks unwelcome intercept tool Lipizzan out of the PlayStore. WhatsApp scammers phish for banking credentials. Anti-drone
In today's podcast we hear there's a newcatphishout in the wild: meet Mia Ash. WikiLeaks throws shade by dumping UMBRAGE from Vault7. Germany braces for hacking by Russia, China, and Iranespecially by Russia. Google kicks unwelcome intercept tool Lipizzan out of thePlayStore. WhatsApp scammers phish for banking credentials. Business disruption kills small businesses in ransomware attacks, not the ransom itself. Facebook makes a plea for culture change.Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS on allegations the FBI was paying the Geek Squad to ferret out illegal content on computers brought in for service.Neill Feather fromSiteLockdispellsthe notion that small businesses can rely on...
OilRig fingered as Iranian state-sponsored group behind attempted hacks of Israeli targets. Shamoon still under the same management. Botnet wars in the IoT. Countermessaging, hopes of missile hacks, and more.
In today's podcast, we hear that researchers have named the hitherto unnamed country that attempted to hack Israeli targets. Other researchers conclude Shamoon is still under the same management. Roles and missions dispute among Israeli security organizations. Peter Galvin fromThales takes a look at data security in the US Federal sector. VA Tech's Dr. Charles Clancy explains the pros and cons of 5G mobile technology.Financial malware vector startles phishing victims into clicking. Vigilante botnets are not helping the IoT. Countermessaging is still not as easy as it looks. And there's a lot of thinly sourced hope about hacking North Korean...
Jailbreaking or forensics? W-2s and business email compromise. Router vulnerabilities. Windows zero-day. Enterprise security priorities. Iranians cyber ops and Iranian dissent. US-Russian cyber tensions.
In today's podcast, we hear reports that Cellebrite forensic tools have been dumped online. The IRS warns that W-2 fraud is being combined with business email compromise. Cisco router vulnerabilities are under discussion. A Windows zero-day can produce the blue screen of death. Recent surveys prompt a review of enterprise security spending priorities: the perimeter is down, the endpoint is up, and network visibility is everywhere. Russia's treason trial proceeds. The US sends a good-cop/bad-cop message, or maybe just a mixed message, in cyber. Accenture Technology's Malek Ben Salem discusses embedded device security. Author Frederick Lane on his latest book,...
Daily: ISIS info ops target gangsta demo. Snakes in walled gardens. US indicts Iranians.
In today's Daily Podcast we talk about ISIS info operations and the difficulties of developing actionable intelligence about the group's cells. The US indicts seven Iranians for the Rye dam hack and DDoS against financial institutions. Walled garden app stores still have security issues. Verizon Enterprise Solutions and the E-Council suffer security issues, respectively a data breach and Angler redirection. More ransomware news, and developments in the Apple-FBI standoff. We talk with MorphoTrust about security in filing state tax returns.
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Daily: Collection outstrips analysis & dissemination. When an air-gap...isn't.
In today's Daily Podcast we discuss why ISIS inspiration seems to obviate the need for command-and-control. The US indicts seven Iranians for the Rye dam hack and DDoS against financial institutions. Concerns about the security of water utilities grow. ESET finds some new malware delivered by USB drive. We talk with the University of Maryland's Ben Yelin about rights to privacy in cyberspace.
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Daily: Crypto wars updates. Iran vs. US in cyberspace. Big Angler malvertising campaign.
Crypto wars updates. Iran vs. US in cyberspace. Big Angler malvertising campaign. CyberWire editor John Petrik joins us to discuss the expected indictment of Iranian hackers by the US government. Chris Webber from Centrify shares tips for multi-factor authentication.
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Daily: US to indict Iranians for Rye hack? ISIS loses HR records. Apple vs. FBI gets nastier.
The US is said ready to indict Iranian operators for 2013's hack a Rye, NY dam. ISIS has an insider threat problemdisgruntled employees. Adobe and Oracle patch Flash and Java. The FCC and FTC stay busy with cyber regulation. The court fight between Apple and the US Department of Justice gets uglier. Markus Rauschecker from the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security shares his views on the role of the FTC in cyber enforcement, and Tim Matthews from Imperva gives us some warning about the IoT.
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116: Mad Dog
Jim Lawler, aka Mad Dog, was a CIA case officer for 25 years. In this episode we hear some of the stories he has and things he did while working in the CIA.Jim has two books out. Affiliate links below.Living Lies: A Novel of the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program https://amzn.to/3s0PpcaIn the Twinkling of an Eye: A Novel of Biological Terror and Espionage https://amzn.to/3y7B4OLSponsorsSupport for this show comes from Linode. Linode supplies you with virtual servers. Visit linode.com/darknet and get a special offer.Support for this show comes from Juniper Networks. Juniper Networks is dedicated to simplifying network operations and driving superior...
116: Mad Dog
Jim Lawler, aka Mad Dog, was a CIA case officer for 25 years. In this episode we hear some of the stories he has and things he did while working in the CIA.Jim has two books out. Affiliate links below.Living Lies: A Novel of the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program https://amzn.to/3s0PpcaIn the Twinkling of an Eye: A Novel of Biological Terror and Espionage https://amzn.to/3y7B4OLSponsorsSupport for this show comes from Linode. Linode supplies you with virtual servers. Visit linode.com/darknet and get a special offer.Support for this show comes from Juniper Networks. Juniper Networks is dedicated to simplifying network operations and driving superior...
DtSR Episode 660 - Sam Masiello
TL;DR:Did you miss us? Yes, we're back with Sam Masiello and we're talking about whatever is on his mind. Well ...there's geopolitics and Iranian hackers and frankly we need to talk about what it means for your security program.Thanks for joining us, Sam!YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/H-4ZktBIUDEHave something to say? Let's hear it.Show Sponsor: ThreatLockerAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast
DtSR Episode 175 - NewsCast for January 5th 2016
In this episode...Juniper has a backdoor problem2 separate issues, auth bypass & VPN weaknessbackdoor discovered in Juniper deviceslots of speculation on who put it there, but it was meant to be disguised as debug codeenterprise implications - same as before (what's the bigger picture?)https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Infocon+Yellow+Juniper+Backdoor+CVE20157755+and+CVE20157756/20521/Iranians broke into New York dam in 2013 and had a look aroundno direct damage doneUS has largest number of ICS connected to Internetcritical infrastructure is vulnerable, being probedthis is not a government problem - every company has some ICS on their networkhttp://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/12/21/iranian_hackers_target_new_york_dam/Facebook announced its dumping Adobe Flashis this a bigger deal than it sounds likeHTML5 has...
DtSR Episode 123 - NewsCast for December 15th, 2014
Topics coveredThe unfolding case of the Sony Pictures Entertainment breachhttp://blog.wh1t3rabbit.net/2014/12/when-press-aids-enemy.htmlhttp://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/12/shocking-new-reveals-from-sony-hack-j-law-pitt-clooney-and-comparing-fincher-to-hitler.htmlhttp://www.csoonline.com/article/2857455/business-continuity/fbi-says-theres-nothing-linking-north-korea-to-sony-hack.htmlhttp://www.csoonline.com/article/2854672/business-continuity/the-breach-at-sony-pictures-is-no-longer-just-an-it-issue.htmlThe phishing scam that succeeded at hitting a big chunk of Wall Street - it probably would have fooled you too. Here's what we've learnedhttp://arstechnica.com/security/2014/12/phishing-scam-that-penetrated-wall-street-just-might-work-against-you-too/Iranian hackers hit Las Vegas behemoth with a sophisticated attacked ... wait it was a Visual Basic base?!http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/12/iranian-hackers-used-visual-basic-malware-to-wipe-vegas-casinos-network/Judge refuses to dismiss case against Target, brought on by banks who are the ones who take the brunt of the losses-http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/12/judge-rules-that-banks-can-sue-target-for-2013-credit-card-hack/Have something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast
Will the United States Attack Iran?
With the White House continuing to threaten military action against Tehran even as diplomatic talks continue, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour joins FP Live host Ravi Agrawal to discuss what might come next. Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Plus, One Thing from Ravi on a sobering new report about a world Under Destruction. A transcript of J.D. Vances 2025 Munich Security Conference speech Under Destruction: Munich Security Report 2026 Amitav Acharya: The World-Minus-One Moment Follow FPs MSC coverage here The Atlantic: Karim Sadjadpour and Jack A. Goldstone: Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse?...
Former Iranian FM to Trump: Stop Listening to Bibi
We talk a lot about Iran on this show, but we dont often hear from Iranian leaders. I wanted to change that this weekand so I asked Mohammad Javad Zarif to come on the program. Zarif played a major role in crafting Iranian foreign policy over the last 15 years, as foreign minister from 2013 to 2021 and as the lead negotiator of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. While Americans perceived him as the diplomatic face of Iran, at home he was seen as a reformer trying to hold off the hard-liners. Zarif served as Irans vice president of...
America Votes: What It Means for the Middle East
Every day this week, FP Live will have a new episode focused on a different part of the world and how presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would tailor their foreign policies for those regions. In this episode, host Ravi Agrawal looks at the Middle East and speaks with experts Steven A. Cook and Sanam Vakil. Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Steven A. Cook: Why Americans and Israelis Dont See Eye to Eye on Iran Talal Mohammad: Why the Gulf States Are Likely Backing Trump Rishi Iyengar: Why Everyones Suddenly Talking About Iranian Election Hacking Arash Reisinezhad: Irans...
What Raisis Death Means for Irans Future
Tehran has announced that it will hold elections on June 28 after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Who might win, and what would that mean for Iranian politicsboth at home and abroad? Iran experts Karim Sadjadpour and Robin Wright join FPs Ravi Agrawal to discuss. Suggested reading: Robin Wright: What Raisis Death Means for the Future of Iran Ali Vaez and Hamidreza Azizi: Why Iran Believes Its Winning Against Israel Jack Detsch: What Raisis Death Means for Irans Future Raphael S. Cohen: The Iran-Israel War Is Just Getting Started Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 30: Finland in NATO, UGVs and ChatGPT for Intelligence Analysts with Marcel Plichta
This week I caught up again with Marcel Plichta. Marcel is a member of the Grey Dynamics team, he is also a PhD candidate at St. Andrews and an Ex-DIA Analyst. We discussed the context of Finland's NATO membership, the state of UGVs, the Great power competition in Africa, and how generative AI models like ChatGPT could be applied to intelligence in practice.You can find Marcel on:Grey DynamicsTwitterLinkedInWe spoke aboutContext of Finlands NATO membership (1:05)The state of UVGs (9:58)The limited footage available of UGVs deployment (14:29)Potential Wagner attack on Chinese miners in CAR (17:35)The Wests waning influence over Africa (23:09)Iranian...
Episode 22: Wagner PMC, Spy Balloons & Spearfishing with Marcel Plichta
This week I caught up with Marcel Plichta. He is a PhD candidate at St. Andrews, Ex-DIA Analyst and a colleague. We discussed the details of the upcoming Grey Dynamics Intelligence course, some recent events, and what we have been into recently. You can find Marcel Plichta on:Grey DynamicsLinkedInTwitterDaily BeastWe spoke aboutUpdate on Wagner Group (0:50)Sahel Week (9:02)Chinese Spy Balloon (15:41)Russian & Iranian Spearfishing (19:00)The Earthquake in Trkiye & Syria (22:32)Details of the Grey Dynamics Training / Capability Development Program (25:15)Underestimation of the spread of technology in Africa (31:15)Useful Tools (35:34)Cultural Recommendations (40:09)Related Links:HDX Humanitarian Data ExchangeKahneman Daniel: Thinking, Fast & SlowWhat...
BENSON BYTE: Brit Hume Discusses War in Iran, Iranian Strike Popularity
BritHume, Chief political analyst for Fox News Channel, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing polling on popularity surrounding the war in Iran. Hume and Benson also discussed Rubio's answer regarding Iranian and Iran, and why Rubio made a compelling case for the strikes against Iran. Hume also discussed the war powers vote surrounding Trump's actions in Iran, and you can listen to the full interview below!
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BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani - Upon His Death, Ayatollah Khomeini Received the "Wrath" of the Iranian People
Dr.AbbasMilani, research Fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution and Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to offer his reaction to this weekend's strikes against Iran. Dr. Milani described why the killing of Ayatollah Khomeini offers Iranians their best shot at a "secular Democracy" for the first time in decades, and Dr. Milani lays out who could potentially run the country going forward. Listen to the full interview below!
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BENSON BYTE: Sen. John Cornyn Discusses Primary Battle Against Ken Paxton, Talarico vs. Crockett
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the US and Israel's strikes against Iran and the Iranian regime. Sen. Cornyn discussed why Trump has the power to attack Iran under Article II of the Constitution, and Benson and Sen. Cornyn also discussed the importance of reopening the government and funding the Department of Homeland Security. Sen. Cornyn also discussed today's Texas primaries on both the Democratic and Republican sides, as the Republican primary appears to be headed towards a runoff in May. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad...
BENSON BYTE: Guy Lays Out His Support (and Concerns) for War With Iran
On today's Guy Benson Show, Guy laid out his thoughts on this weekend's strikes against the Iranian regime. Though Guy is in favor of the United States' move in the Middle East, he shares a few hesitations or concerns about the future of the war an it's consequences, and you can listen to his full monologue below!
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BENSON BYTE: Rep. Dan Crenshaw Discusses Possibility of Iranian "Sleeper Cells" Following U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Regime
Congressman Dan Crenshaw, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Texas's Second Congressional District, joined us on the Guy Benson Show to discuss this weekend's strikes against Iran. Crenshaw discussed why the preemptive strike against the Iranian regime was "necessary," and discussed why Trump was "right to seize" this "inevitable moment." Crenshaw also discussed this weekend's shooting in Austin by a gunman with who might have been motivated by the U.S. attack against the Iranian regime. Rep. Crenshaw also discussed Texas politics, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
BENSON BYTE: Jennifer Griffin Brings the Latest on Cartel Retaliatory Chaos in Mexico
Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for Fox News Channel, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on the chaos in Mexico surrounding the killing of a major cartel leader in the country. Griffin also discussed the latest on the military build up in the Middle East as the United States threatens military action against the Iranian regime for massacring protestors, and Griffin also discussed the latest big wins by Ukraine in their defense against Russia. Listen to the full interview below!
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BENSON BYTE: Liz Peek Discusses Trump's Historic Second Term One Year In
Liz Peek, Fox News Contributor and Columnist for Foxnews.com, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to discuss Trump's year-in-review. Peek and Hurley also discussed the lack of protests among the far-left against the Iranian regime that is actively killing protestors, Republican prospects for 2026, and more! Listen to the full interview below.
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BENSON BYTE: Bret Baier Predicts More Unrest as MN Leaders "Fire Up" Rhetoric
Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News & Anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier and author of To Rescue the American Spirit, Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, joined us on the Guy Benson Show yesterday to discuss his interview with the Iranian Foreign Minister on the state of protests and the anti-Ayatollah uprising in the country. Benson and Baier also discussed Republican political strategy going into 2026 and the "tinderbox" of tensions currently in Minnesota, and you can listen to the full interview below!
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BENSON BYTE: Eli Lake Describes What Trump's "Help on the Way" for Iranians Could Look Like
EliLake, reporter at The Free Press and host of the "Breaking History" podcast, joined us on the Guy Benson Show to discuss the state of the ongoing protests and civil unrest in Iran. While thousands are protesting in the streets against the current Iranian regime, social media videos from inside the country have revealed shocking scenes of hundreds, if not thousands, of protestors brutally murdered by regime military forces. Lake described what the U.S. can (and should) do in order to provide aid to the protestors in the country, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more...
BENSON BYTE: Marc Thiessen Discusses Why Trump Should "Decapitate the Regime" in Iran
Marc Thiessen, columnist at The Washington Post, a Fox News contributor and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the developing situation in Iran as thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in protest of the Iranian mullah regime. Thiessen discussed why Trump is right to enforce his "red line" and why he should "decapitate" the regime to support Democracy in the region. Thiessen also discussed the United States' partnership with Israel and why the two Democracies can combat the Iranian regime together, and he also discussed the left's...
BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Weighs in on Iran's Ongoing "Revolutionary Situation"
Dr.AbbasMilani, research Fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution and Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the massive ongoing protests in Iran and the potential for an Iranian revolution against the Ayatollah. Listen below for the wide ranging conversation with Dr. Milani.
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BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Discusses the Future of the Iranian Regime
Dr. Abbas Milani, Research Fellow and Co-Director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, as well as the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss how the Iranian regime has reached one of its weakest points in decades. He explained why Tehran has effectively lost control over its proxy groups, including the Iraqi Shiites, and now faces "enormous" challenges at home. Milani also shared his surprise at how swiftly Hezbollah collapsed after Israel wiped out its leadership and praised Israel's stunning success during its 12-day war...
BENSON BYTE: Rep. Tony Gonzales Shares Timeline Update on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"
Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) joined The Guy Benson Show today to share what he's hearing on the ground in Congress as the Big Beautiful Bill moves forward. Guy asked Rep. Gonzales about the drama surrounding negotiations, why he's optimistic the bill will pass by the Fourth of July, and how the Senate's version is shaping up. Gonzales also blasted Democrats for refusing to pass a resolution condemning the violent LA riots and warned that Biden's open border policies could leave the U.S. vulnerable to Iranian retaliation via sleeper cells and cyber attacks. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more...
BENSON BYTE: Rep. Dan Crenshaw SLAMS "Woke Right" Voices Betraying Trump
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, former Navy SEAL and current Congressman for Texas' 2nd district, joined The Guy Benson Show today to weigh in on President Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities--calling it a strong and necessary red line. Crenshaw slammed the "low confidence" intelligence leaks aimed at downplaying the effectiveness of the strike and took aim at what he called the "MAGA grift"--Republicans who chase online clout while betraying the president's national security goals. He also warned of the potential for Iranian sleeper cell attacks here at home in response to U.S. and Israeli military actions. Listen to the full...
BENSON BYTE: Martha MacCallum Reacts to Trump's "F-Bomb" Moment
Martha MacCallum, executive editor and anchor of The Story on Fox News and co-anchor of Fox News Politics, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Trump's headline-grabbing "f bomb" moment and unpack the latest developments in the deescalating Iran-Israel conflict. MacCallum explained why Iran's muted response to the United States signals a regime on the ropes, and warned that the ayatollah's grip on power may be waning, as "all nightmares do end," she said. She also explored whether the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites could become Trump's defining national security victory, like Obama's "Bin Laden" moment. Listen...
BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Predicts That "Foolish" Khamenei's Days Are Numbered as Iranian Leader
Dr. Abbas Milani, research fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, joined The Guy Benson Show today to share his personal and expert reaction to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As an Iranian native, he explained why he thinks Netanyahu struck at the right moment, while Iran was weakened and "fooled by their own rhetoric." Milani also noted the growing number of Iranians who quietly yearn for regime change, and made a passionate case for a future Iranian government focused on innovation over nuclear weapons and peace with for both Israel and Palestine....
BENSON BYTE: Should Trump Get a Nobel Peace Prize For Israel-Iran? Eli Lake Thinks So.
Eli Lake, reporter for The Free Press, host of the "Breaking History" podcast, and contributing editor at Commentary, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the overwhelming (almost biblical) success of Israel's preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and leadership. Lake explained how former President Trump played a critical behind-the-scenes role in aiding Israel's operation, and pushed back against the fringe voices on the right now calling Trump "Israel's poodle." Lake and Benson also outlined how this conflict could reset the power balance in the Middle East without dragging the U.S. into another nation-building mission, and you can listen...
BENSON BYTE: "ANTI-AMERICAN RADICALS" - Jason Rantz Previews Soros-Backed "No Kings" Protests
Jason Rantz, host of The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH in Seattle/Tacoma and author of What's Killing America, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Israel's targeted strike on Iran amid Tehran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons and why Rep. Pramila Jayapal's defense of the Iranian regime is so typical of the far-left. Rantz also previewed the upcoming "No Kings" protests, warning that while some attendees may be peaceful, Soros-backed factions are likely to incite violent unrest. Guy and Jason also warned New Yorkers about the radical agenda of Zohran Mamdani and what his rise could mean for...
BENSON BYTE: Mike Pompeo - Effectiveness of Israel's Strikes on Iran Were "Unmatched in Recent History"
Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Fox News Contributor and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down Israel's precision strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure and why they were not only necessary, but masterfully executed. Pompeo explained how close Iran was to amassing weapons-grade uranium, why the U.S. benefits from Israel taking the lead against the regime in Tehran, and how a twisted Iranian regime is still trying to kill him and other former Trump officials. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more...
BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Weighs In on Reports of Iranian Drones in NJ
Rep. Kat Cammack, congresswoman for Florida's 3rd District, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss Florida's significant representation in the incoming Trump administration and why she's excited for its return. She addressed speculation about her potential bid to replace Marco Rubio as Florida Senator, following his expected role as Secretary of State, and shared her enthusiasm for joining the growing DOGE movement to tackle government waste. Cammack also weighed in on FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation and reacted to the disturbing assault of Rep. Nancy Mace by a trans activist. You can listen to the full interview below! Learn more...
BENSON BYTE: Sen. Joni Ernst on the United States' Response to Today's Iranian Attacks on Israel - "We're Here Watching... When We Should Be Responding"
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and author of Daughter of the Heartland: My Ode to the Country that Raised Me, shared her insights on the recent attack on Israel by Iran, where hundreds of missiles targeted civilian areas. Ernst emphasized that it's well past time for the Biden-Harris administration to confront Iran and fully support Israel. She predicted Israel's inevitable and forceful retaliation and stressed the necessity for the U.S. to stand strong against Iran before they further advance their nuclear capabilities. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about...
BENSON BYTE: Dr. Abbas Milani Joins the Program and Discusses the Death of Iranian President Raisi
Dr. Abbas Milani, research Fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution and Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on the speculation surrounding the death of Iranian President Raisi. Listen to the full interview below!
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BENSON BYTE: Gillian Turner - Biden's Condolences of the Death of Iranian President Raisi is "Head-Scratching"
Gillian Turner, State Department Correspondent & Anchor for Fox News, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest in Iran as the country lost President Raisi in a helicopter crash. She discusses the high stakes power struggle that is soon to ensue, and Benson and Turner discuss the head-scratching move from the State Department to offer condolences for the so-called "Butcher of Tehran". Listen to the full interview below.
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'Personally Approved': AG Merrick Garland Personally Signed Off On Trump FBI Search
3:05pm:DOJ asks court to unseal Mar-a-Lago raid warrant; AG Merrick Garland personally signed off on Trump search 3:20pm:Attorney General Merrick Garland Blasts Unfounded Attacks on Law Enforcement 3:35pm:Guest: Kim Strassel, Potomac Watch columnist for Wall Street Journal edit page & Fox News Contributor 3:50pm:Gov. Kathy Hochul jokes about Jews fleeing to Florida, pokes at Ron DeSantis during Holocaust event 4:05pm: Guest: Scott Walker, Formerformer Gov of Wisconsin and President of Young Americas Foundation 4:20pm:Monkeypox vaccine maker voices concerns on U.S. dose-splitting plan 4:35pm:Guest:L.T.General KeithKellogg(Retired) Fox News Contributor, Former National Security Adviser To VP Pence 4:50pm:Member of Iranian terror group plotted...
Gunfire & Beatings: Harrowing Reports From Trapped Citizens In Afghanistan
Guy Benson Show - 9-2-2021 [00:00:00] 3:06 pm - Gunfire and beatings: Harrowing reports from Afghanistan evacuees and trapped citizens [00:16:13] 3:27 pm - Photos and reports from Iranian and Afghan social media show the #Taliban have handed over US tanks and Humvees to #Iran [00:18:21] 3:35 pm - Fact Check: No, Florida's Recent Data Reporting Change Doesn't Misrepresent COVID Deaths [00:34:39] 3:55 pm - U.S. loses track of thousands of migrant kids [00:36:37] 4:05 pm - Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) [00:47:39] 4:22 pm - Supreme Court votes 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place [00:54:58] 4:35 pm -...
Bill Passed: Texas Senate Passes GOP Voting Bill That House Dems Fled State Over
Guy Benson Show - 7-14-2021 [00:00:00] 3:06 pm - Guy's Opening Monologue [00:16:39] 3:28 pm - Guy's Opening Monologue Continued [00:18:18] 3:35 pm - Harris Faulkner, Anchor of the Faulkner Focus and Co-host of Outnumbered on FNC [00:36:13] 3:57 pm - Guy Benson Show. [00:36:44] 4:06 pm - Sandra Smith, , co-anchor of America Reports Weekdays 1-3pmET [00:48:46] 4:23 pm - Matt Finn, National correspondent for Fox News Channel [00:54:58] 4:35 pm - Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Opinion Columnist, The Wall Street Journal [01:09:59] 4:54 pm - Iranian Operatives Planned to Kidnap a Brooklyn Author, [01:13:11] 5:06 pm - Woke Tails:...
Ep. 63: "I'm Not A Terrorist..."
Making jokes about politics is a tradition as old as America itself. These days, of course, comedians have a new target: President Donald Trump. We talk with Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani about finding humor in the midst of deep political divides, and how he uses an understanding of human nature to craft a successful punchline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
INSIDE EPIC FURY: CONSEQUENCES, WAR POWERS, REGIONAL FALLOUT, NUCLEAR THREAT
Operation Epic Fury / Rising Lion: Inside the U.S. / Israel Strike on Iran | war powers, nuclear threat, regional fallout, and consequences at home. a coordinated U.S. and Israeli strike hit more than 1,000 Iranian military and nuclear-linked targets, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggering immediate retaliation across the region. In this episode, we break down what led to the strike, the administrations red lines, and the intelligence claims surrounding Irans uranium enrichment. We examine the latest IAEA findings, Tehrans 60% enriched uranium stockpile, and the debate over whether Iran was truly days from a nuclear breakout or whether...
A Refugees Warning: Dr. Sheila Nazarian on Escaping Iran, The Red-Green Alliance, & Americas Future
In this episode of Keeping it Real, we sit down with world-renowned plastic surgeon and human rights activist Dr. Sheila Nazarian.Before the success and the Beverly Hills practice, she was a six-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.Dr. Nazarian shares the terrifying reality of her family's escapesmuggled through the desert in the back of a truck under burlap sacks, taking fire from Iranian border police just to survive. We pull back the curtain on the "Red-Green Alliance"the historic and deadly partnership between communists and Islamists that overthrew the Shahand why Dr. Nazarian sees that exact same playbook...
Foreign Policy & Farts in A Jar: Kennedy and Jimmy Failla Talk Iran
Kennedy and FOX's Jimmy Failla dive into the "breakneck speed" of the news cycle as tensions rise in the Middle East. From the liberation of Iranian women to the strange politicization of Olympic hockey, they break down why modern political divides feel more like "Chinese finger cuffs" than actual progress.
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Is Iran Heading Toward a Revolution?
Following the USairstrikes on Iraniannuclear sites over the weekend, there has been much discussion about tensions in the Middle East. Kennedy speaks toShahin Gobadi from the National Council of Resistance of Iranabout the hardships of the Iranian people, the history of uprisings, and the potential for regime change.
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KILL TONY #85
Guy Branum, George Perez, Pat Regan, Sara Weinshenk, Kimberly Congdon, Tony Hinchcliffe, Iranian Patriot/Hormoz Rashid, Brian Redban - Date: 12/15/2014
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KILL TONY #58
Kirk Fox, Adam Eget, , Tony Hinchcliffe, Kimberly Congdon, Sara Weinshenk, Iranian Patriot/Joshua Meyrowitz , Brian Redban Date: 06/30/2014
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#323 - Man Who Survived 16 Wars Explains the Battlefield in Ukraine | Scott Anderson
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Scott Anderson is a writer, novelist, non-fiction author, and war correspondent. He has authored non-fiction books including Lawrence in Arabia, The Man Who Tried to Save the World, and War Zones. His newest book, 'King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution' is available now. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Scott's new book: https://a.co/d/0A9kGwt FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Chechnya: the world's most terrifying war 07:21 - What's happening in Ukraine right now 14:19 - America's mistake in bombing Iran 22:10 - Is America...
#334 Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons
Abbas Amanat is a historian at Yale specializing in the modern history of Iran. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Henson Shaving: https://hensonshaving.com/lex and use code LEX to get 100 free blades with your razor – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free EPISODE LINKS: Abbas’s Website: https://history.yale.edu/people/abbas-amanat Abbas’s Books: 1. Iran: https://amzn.to/3zzLWVA 2. Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shi’ism: https://amzn.to/3h66fU0 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT...
Thamar Reservoir
Thamar Gindin is an Israeli scholar whose research focuses on the Persian language. For the past seven years (at least) Thamar has been a target for an endless stream of spear-phishing attempts by the Iranian regime, trying to take over her email account and lure her away from her country's borders. Her family, friends, and colleagues have also suffered numerous attacks. So, how does it feel to live for years with a virtual target mark on your back?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode 1035 - Nahnatchka Khan
When Nahnatchka Khan started developing Fresh Off The Boat for TV, she knew it was an undertaking that no one had tried for more than 20 years: A network sitcom with an Asian-American cast. And it was a premise that appealed to her as a first generation American whose parents are Iranian immigrants. Nahnatchka talks with Marc about getting her start working in kids animation, how she learned the nuts and bolts of show running, and why directing the film Always Be My Maybe is another example of centering people from diverse cultural backgrounds at the core of traditional stories.This...
Hegseth Rips Anti-Trump Press As Israel Destroys Iranian Gas Field and Global Economy Takes Major Hit
Howie Kurtz on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths forceful criticism of the media during the Iranian conflict, the intense personal standoff between Senator Rand Paul and DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin, and the investigative report detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct by labor leader Cesar Chavez.
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Top Trump Official Who Quit with Blast at Iran War Has History of Bitterly Opposing Israel
Howie Kurtz on top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigning over military action against Iran, Israel killing more top Iranian leaders in strikes and President Trump even blasting members of the GOP over how to pass the SAVE Act.
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Trump Angrily Rips Israel, Iran for Cease-Fire Violations, Denounces CNN and MSNBC Reporting
Howie Kurtz on Trump lashing out at both Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire, Trump blasting the media for downplaying bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 13th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference.
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Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference.
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Bunker Busters and B-2s
When the United States conducted Operation Midnight Hammer, a series of strikes against Iranian nuclear targets, it did so with two key pieces of exquisite hardware: the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator and the B-2 Spirit strategic bomber. But how does the GBU-57 actually work? And whats it like to fly this type of long-range bomber mission in a B-2? To examine those questions, John Amble is joined on this episode by Air Force Universitys Dr. Melvin Deaile, a retired Air Force colonel and strategic bomber pilot with operational combat experience in the B-2. The MWI Podcast is produced with the...
Israeli-Iranian Rivalry and the Middle Eastern Security Landscape
For weeks, after an Israeli strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander and the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran, tensions between Israel and Iran have spiked. So far, Iran has yet to follow through on its threats to retaliate against Israel. But these heightened tensions, like the period earlier this year when Israel killed senior officers from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps at a diplomatic facility in Syria and Iran responded by launching hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, are inflection points in a broader regional rivalry between the two states. Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft...
How Iran's Missile and Drone Attack Was Defeated
When Iran recently launched more than three hundred drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in a large-scale attack against Israel, almost every single one was stopped from reaching its target. A combination of ground-based air defenses, ship-launched weapons, and aircraft from multiple nations were involved in the defensive operation. But how does such a complex air defense mission happen? How is it commanded and controlled? How are the differing capabilities of such a variety of air defense systems integrated most effectively? And what lessons can be derived from the Iranian attack and the successful defense to inform the way the...
What Should We Make of the Protests in Iran?
Since the middle of September, when an Iranian woman died after being detained in Tehran for improperly wearing her headscarf, protests have gripped the country. But what sets them apart from previous periods of demonstrations against the Iranian regime? Will that regime manage to weather the storm and bring the protests to an end as it has in the past? And what are the possible outcomes if the movement not only maintains its momentum but gathers strength? Alex Vatanka, director of the Iran Program at the Middle East Institute, joins this episode to discuss these questions and more.
Ep - 147 Emmanuel Kelly
In this episode I speak with global rock singer, Emmanuel Kelly,who was born deformed and left to die as an infant and was found by Iranian and Afghan soldiers who were shooting at each other and stopped when together they discovered compassion for Emmanuel and got him to an orphanage. His wakeup call was realizing that there was a reason he was born and survived and that was to bring joy, love and peace to the world.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqg5g_HHw1E
Ep. 013 - Breaches, Facebook and ransomware reinvented
The Naked Security Podcast rings out 2018 with a look at the big issues of the past year. With Anna Brading, Paul Ducklin and Matthew Boddy.
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Trump Blasts Iran Over Hormuz Mine Report, Heads to Kentucky to Help Unseat Rep. Thomas Massie Today
President Trump says the U.S. blew up 10 Iranian mine laying boats shortly after reports went public that the Islamic Republic was planting mines in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Plus, its a Bluegrass State battle as President Trump visits Kentucky to stump for Ed Gallrein, the primary challenger hoping to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie.
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New Iranian Leader Same as The Old? Austin's Hero Cops Dragged Before Grand Jury
Reports from Iranian opposition media suggest that the Islamic State has appointed a new Supreme Leader after strikes killed the previous Ayatollah along with much of the country's leadership. The hero cops whose quick response saved lives in Austin, TX over the weekend have been dragged before a grand jury because of a George Floyd-era policy.
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3 American Casualties as Iran Operation Continues, Austin Shooter May Have Had Pro-Iran Links
Operation Epic Fury took out key Iranian leaders and infrastructure but also resulted in the deaths of at least three U.S. military personnel. Whats left to accomplish and who is in charge in Iran now? Austin mass shooter Ndiaga Diagne was wearing a Property of Allah sweatshirt when he unleashed his attack. The incident is being investigated as a potential terror attack.
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Senate Committee Grills MAHA Surgeon General Candidate Casey Means, Iran Nuclear Talks Resume Today
MAHA Influencer turned Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means faced a grilling from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. She faced questions on her use of psychedelics, her views on vaccines and hawking supplements online. U.S. and Iranian representatives resume their nuclear talks in Geneva , Switzerland today.
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Possible Break in Nancy Guthrie Abduction, U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Hostile Iranian Drone
President Trump offers more federal assistance in the search for NBC star Savannah Guthrie's mother. Meanwhile, a note demanding bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's safe return was sent to TMZ but is it the real thing or a hoax? U.S. Central Command says a navy f-35 jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
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Trump to Iran: Help is on the Way, Sanctuary States/Cities to Lose Fed Funding
President Trump told Iranians to keep protesting and encouraged them to take over government facilities while promising that help is on the way. We'll tell you what that help might actually look like. And, the President promised to turn off federal funding for sanctuary cities and states beginning February 1 during a speech to the Detroit Economic Club. Plus more headlines to start your day!
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Exposing Bidens Border Lies with ICEs Tom Homan
Miranda speaks with White House Border Czar Tom Homan and he unleashes on the Biden administrations open border policies, debunks the mainstream medias misleading narratives on illegal immigrants, and warns of the growing danger posed by Iranian sleeper cells. The lawman also shows Miranda a more personal side, explaining how his upbringing motivated his desire to return to public service, and that he isnt living with his wife because of death threats hes receiving. If you liked this episode of Pod Force One, hit the subscribe button so you can catch future interviews with power players in Washington and the...
Watch This: It Was Just An Accident
The Iranian film It Was Just an Accident enters Oscars season with the wind at its back. It won the top prize at Cannes, a raft of other awards and has landed on a lot of top ten lists. The movie bears out those accolades. Directed by Jafar Panahi, its a tense, volatile, often darkly funny movie about what happens when a former political prisoner runs into a man hes almost convinced is the one who tortured him and other prisoners.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Risky Business #827 -- Iranian cyber threat actors are down but not out
On this weeks show, Patrick Gray, Adam Boileau and James WIlson discuss the weeks cybersecurity news. They cover: The US-Israeli attack on Iran had a whole lot of cyber. Its clearly in the playbook now! The NSA Triangulation / L3 Harris Trenchant iOS exploit kit is on the loose, and being used by Chinese crypto scammers So long Maddhu Gottumukkala, but CISAs annus horribilis continues Adam humbug Boileau complains about the Airsnitch wifi attack just being three ethernets in a trenchcoat ASDs Cisco SD-WAN threat hunting guide is clearly borne of experience This weeks episode is sponsored by AI threat...
Risky Business #804 -- Phrack's DPRK hacker is probably a Chinese APT guy
On this weeks show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the weeks cybersecurity news, including: Australia expels Iranian ambassador Hackers sabotage Iranian shipping satcoms APT hacker got doxxed in Phrack. Kind of. Theyre probably Chinese, not DPRK? Trail of Bits uses image-downscaling to sneak prompts into Google Gemini The Coms King Bob gets ten years in the slammer Its a day that ends in -y, so of course theres a new Citrix Netscaler RCE being used in the wild. This weeks episode is brought to you by Corelight. Chief Strategy Officer Greg Bell talks through how theyve been implementing AI...
Risky Business #796 -- With special guest co-host Chris Krebs
On this weeks show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau are joined by special guest Chris Krebs to discuss the weeks cybersecurity news. They talk through: Israeli hacktivists take out an Iranian state-owned bank Scattered-spider and friends pivot into attacking insurers Securing identities in a cloud-first world keeps us awake at night Microsoft takes the aas out of SaaS for Europe, leaving us with just software! An AI prompt injection into M365 exfils corporate data This weeks episode is sponsored by Krolls Cyber practice. Kroll Cyber Associate Managing Director George Glass is based in London and talks through his experiences helping...
Risky Business #793 -- Scattered Spider is hijacking MX records
In this weeks edition of Risky Business Dmitri Alperovitch and Adam Boileau join Patrick Gray to talk through the weeks news, including: EXCLUSIVE: A Scattered Spider-style crew is hijacking DNS MX entries and compromising enterprises within minutes The SVG format brings the all horrors of HTML+JS to image files, and attackers have noticed Brian Krebs eats a 6.3Tbps DDoS cause thats how you demo your packet cannon Law enforcement takes out Lumma Stealer, Qakbot, Danabot and some dark web drug traffickers Iranian behind 2019 Baltimore ransomware mysteriously appears in North Carolina and pleads guilty CISAs leadership is fleeing in droves,...
Risky Business #762 -- Brazil nukes X, Iranian APTs deploy ransomware
On this weeks show, Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the weeks security news, including: Brazils supreme court bans X-formerly-Twitter, Iranian cyber teams cooperate with ransomware crews While North Koreans wield chrome-windows 0-day Yubikey cloning attack is impressive, but doesnt have us binning our keys quite yet The White House is coming for your unsigned BGP announcements And much, much more. This weeks episode is sponsored by Okta, and specifically their Identity Security Posture Management product. Okta recently acquired Spera Security, and co-founder Ariel Kadyshevitch joins to talk through the messy reality of modern identity. Pat even gets the giggles...
MuddyWater's New BugSleep Malware Iran's Cyber Retaliation Ramps Up
Got a question or comment? Message us here!In this episode of the #SOCBrief, we break down BugSleep, a new backdoor malware tied to the Iranian threat group MuddyWater, and how its being used in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against organizations.Learn how the malware works, what indicators SOC teams should watch for, and practical steps to detect and defend against these evolving attacks.Support the showWatch full episodes at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts.
Heightened Cyber Threats Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalation
Got a question or comment? Message us here!Geopolitical tensions are rising ... and cyber threats arent far behind. In this episode of the #SOCBrief, we break down the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, the potential cyber retaliation from Iranian threat actors, and the steps SOC teams can take now to stay ahead of attacks and protect critical systems.Support the showWatch full episodes at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts.
Iranian Cyber-Attacks, Ring Class-Action Lawsuit, Preventing Calendar SPAM
In episode 103: The US Department of Homeland Security warns of Iranian cyber-attacks, Ring gets hit with a $5 million dollar class action lawsuit, and some quick tips on how to prevent calendar SPAM. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber-attacks against the US https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-006a https://sharedsecurity.net/2019/07/01/us-cyber-attack-on-iran-poor-government-cybersecurity-malvertising-campaigns/ https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2020/01/07/texas-officials-fear-iranian-cyber-attack-attempts-may-be-increasing/ https://twitter.com/campuscodi/status/1213641008556265472 Ring faces a $5 million proposed class action lawsuit https://abcnews.go.com/US/amazon-ring-face-million-proposed-class-action-lawsuit/story?id=67948687 Preventing Calendar SPAM https://the-parallax.com/2019/08/29/how-to-stop-calendar-spam/ ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** Silent Pocket Visit https://silent-pocket.com to check out Silent Pocket’s amazing line of faraday bags and other products built...
#2 Travis Kennedy - Navy SEAL / BUDS Instructor
In this episode Shawn Ryan sits down with Travis Kennedy, a former Navy SEAL, BUD/S instructor, and currently the CEO of KDS (Kennedy Defensive Shooting). We start off discussing the tension and unrest within the United States in regards to the president's response of an attack on US Embassy in Iraq to coordinate a drone strike on the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Shawn then gets into the details of Kennedy's broken home childhood, and how he overcame all odds in becoming one the United States' elite Navy SEAL Operators. Travis takes the audience into the details of what combat looks...
Will the Iranian Regime Survive?
Two prominent Iranian-American journalists, Jason Rezaian of the Washington Post and Hooman Majd of NBC News, say the regime may be losing its grip.Jason Rezaianhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jason-rezaian/Hooman Majdhttps://www.hoomanmajd.com/Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow Karen Greenberg on Twitterhttps://x.com/KarenGreenberg3Follow Michael Isikoff on Twitter:https://twitter.com/isikoffFollow SpyTalk on Twitter:https://twitter.com/talk_spySubscribe to SpyTalk on Substackhttps://www.spytalk.co/Take our listener survey where you can give us feedback.http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How the US Watched the Shah Crumble
"King of Kings" author Scott Anderson describes how feckless US officials helped usher in the Iranian revolution.
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How Will Israel Strike Back?
Former FBI analyst and Hezbollah expert Matt Levitt says an attack on Iranian intelligence facilities - rather than nuclear sites- may be coming.Matthew Levitthttps://x.com/levitt_mattHezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon's Party of Godhttps://a.co/d/9Ln5srY
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Eyes in the Sky and on the Ground
How will a new Iranian spy satellite change dynamics in the Middle East? Jeanne Meserve discusses with Iran expert John Krzyzaniak of the Wisconsin Project for Nuclear Arms Control. And Jill Dougherty, former CNN Moscow bureau chief, looks at how Russia's clampdown on information is impacting intelligence agencies.Follow our Guests on Twitter:John Krzyzaniakhttps://twitter.com/john_krzyzaniakhttps://twitter.com/WisconsinProjJill Doughertyhttps://mobile.twitter.com/jillrussia/https://twitter.com/TheWilsonCenterFollow Jeanne Meserve on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JeanneMeservehttps://www.jeannemeserve.com/Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow SpyTalk on Twitter:https://twitter.com/talk_spySubscribe to SpyTalk on Substackhttps://www.spytalk.co/Take our listener survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow Karen Greenberg on Twitterhttps://x.com/KarenGreenberg3Follow Michael Isikoff on Twitter:https://twitter.com/isikoffFollow SpyTalk on Twitter:https://twitter.com/talk_spySubscribe to SpyTalk on Substackhttps://www.spytalk.co/Take our listener survey where you can give us...
Hezbollahs Long Game in Latin America
A 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina opened the worlds eyes to Hezbollahs presence in Latin America. But the Iranian proxy, a US-designated terrorist group, has operated in the region since the 1980s. This started in the Tri-Border Area of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, earning the nickname "the United Nations of crime." The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has said Hezbollahs revenues in Central and South America fund its External Security Organization, which plans their terrorist plots overseas. Wes Tabor, a former DEA agent, knows all about it. He was part of a landmark case that exposed their...
From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA Pt. 2
We return to November, 1979 when radical Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran and took dozens of Americans hostage. Mark and Cora Lijek were two American officials stuck in Tehran, and in 2008 they shared their story with the late Peter Earnest, the founding director of the International Spy Museum. And this time they were joined by retired CIA officer Tony Mendez, who passed away in 2019. Tony helped plan and execute an elaborate deception and disguise operation, exfiltrating the diplomats before the Iranians figured it out. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@IntlSpyMuseum/podcasts....
From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA
We'll go back in time to November, 1979 when radical Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran and took dozens of Americans hostage. Six US officials managed to find refuge with Canadian embassy staff, and 11 weeks later, the CIA led a daring operation to sneak them out of Iran disguised as a Hollywood film crew. Mark and Cora Lijek were two of those officials, and in 2008 they shared their story with the late Peter Earnest, the founding director of the International Spy Museum. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@IntlSpyMuseum/podcasts. Subscribe to Sasha's...
Catching an Iranian-American Missile Broker
Reza Olangian, a dual US-Iranian citizen, left behind his life in Silicon Valley to spy for Iran in the capital. And by the time DEA special agent Jeffrey James Higgins found out about him in 2011, Olangian was trying to acquire hundreds of surface-to-air missiles. That kicked off an elaborate, multi-country sting operation and a 25-year prison sentence. Jeffrey believes the Iranians are using more surrogates to acquire weapons today. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@IntlSpyMuseum/podcasts. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ And if you have feedback or want to...
Lethal Dissent: Irans Spy Games in Turkey
Washington and Tehran have a long and complicated history, with tensions that rise, fall and then rise again. Just this summer, we watched the U.S. and Israel strike Irans nuclear infrastructure. This month, SpyCast is bringing you a series of special episodes on Iran, looking back and forward, to unveil the countrys intelligence priorities, capabilities, and tactics. First in our series is Fariba Nawa. She's a journalist who shows us that if you want to learn about Iranian intelligence, one of the best places to look is Turkey. It may be a member of NATO, but it's also a country...
Shadow Wars, 2020 Israel, Iran & America
The second in a double-header on Israeli intelligence. This week we walk the story up to the present day including the election of Joe Biden and the recent assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. We also hear how Israeli intelligence is retooling for the twenty-first century. Andrew is joined by journalist Yossi Melman, a reporter for Haaretz and advisor on the Netflix Series Inside the Mossad, and Dan Raviv, who was at CBS for over 40 years. They are the authors of Every Spy a Prince and Spies Against Armageddon.
Israeli Intelligence From the Vault
Mossad. Shin Bet. Aman. Legendary names from the world of secret intelligence. Adolf Eichmann. Wrath of God. Stuxnet. Israels intelligence agencies never seem to be far from the history booksor the headlines. Were they behind the recent killing of the so-called Iranian Robert Oppenheimer, nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh? To provide some context, best-selling author Dan Raviv spoke about his co-authored book Spies Against Armageddon, back in 2012. Hear about the history of Israeli intelligence from the birth of the country in 1948 through to the end of Netanyahus second term.
From the Vault: The Tony and Jonna Mendez Edition, Part 3
The Iranian Hostage Crisis (September 1, 2008) In November 1979, radical Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran, capturing most of the embassy staffexcept for six diplomats who found refuge with the Canadian embassy. Today, Peter talks with retired CIA officer Tony Mendez who, in an elaborate deception and disguise operation, managed to exfiltrate the six Americans from Tehran before the Iranians were able to track them down.
Escape from Tehran, 1979: Part II
American diplomats Mark and Cora Lijek were hiding at the home of a Canadian diplomat as the Iranian Revolution swirled around them. Peter continues his discussion with the Lijeks and also welcomes Tony Mendez, the CIA officer who led the daring operation to bring them home. Hear how they escaped the country posing as Hollywood filmmakers and the joy they felt as they finally left Iranian airspace.
Escape from Tehran, 1979: Part I
When Iranian militants stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, Mark and Cora Lijek and four other American diplomats slipped out a side exit and found themselves on the run in a hostile country. Before long, Canadian diplomats gave them shelter but now they had to avoid discovery while Washington hatched an audacious plan to rescue them. The Lijeks discuss with Peter their ordeal and how they prepared to escape.
A Spy in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
A young student in the US when the Iranian Revolution happened in 1979, Reza Kahlili rejoiced and hurried back to his native country, but he soon found that "every promise that Khomeini had made was vividly a lie." In the early 1980s, he made contact with the CIA, agreeing to risk his life and his family's wellbeing as a spy within Iran. He discusses with Peter how he burrowed inside the regime's elite Revolutionary Guard to report what he found, balancing his constant fear against his Persian patriotism.
The Iranian Hostage Crisis
In November 1979, radical Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran, capturing most of the embassy staffexcept for six diplomats who found refuge with the Canadian embassy. Today, Peter talks with retired CIA officer Tony Mendez who, in an elaborate deception and disguise operation, managed to exfiltrate the six Americans from Tehran before the Iranians were able to track them down.
Chosen by War: The Rise of Irans New Supreme Leader
At the heart of the Iranian regimes defiant stance toward the United States and Israel in the war is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regimes longtime ruler. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, discusses the extraordinary jockeying that led to his selection and whether the United States and Israel helped motivate Iran to replace one hard-line leader with another. Guest: Farnaz Fassihi, the United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. She also covers Iran and how countries around the world deal with conflicts in the...
David Rutherford Show: America & Israel Strike Iran - What Happens Next?
Rut breaks down the coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and what they could mean for the future of the Middle East. Drawing on his experience as a former Navy SEAL and intelligence operator, Rut provides historical context going back to the 1953 coup, the Islamic Revolution, and decades of proxy conflict that shaped this moment. He examines the reported elimination of senior Iranian leadership, the risks of regime change, and the potential for retaliation both abroad and at home. The episode also explores the economic impact, including oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz, along with the political...
SHORT: President admits Iranian sleeper cells are here. An example of what they can do.
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Are these simple things keeping you broke? Alex Hormozi reveals the biggest business lies youve been told and the formula to turn $1,000 into $100 million Alex Hormozi is an Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of Acquisition.com. He is the author of books such as $100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff and $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No. In this conversation, Alex and Steven discuss topics such as, how to escape a 9 to 5 life, the exact formula to triple your net worth, how to...
Iran at the Brink: Can the Resistance Overthrow the Regime?
Operation Epic Fury continues as the United States and Israel aim to provide the Iranian people with the opportunity to reclaim control of their country. Standing in their way is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, of the Organization of Iranian American Communities, supports the National Council of Resistance of Iran, which seeks to overthrow the Iranian regime. He joins The Rundown to discuss whether this joint military operation presents a real opportunity for change in Tehran and the challenges Iranians face in attempting to overthrow the regime.
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True Change In The Mideast Could Hinge On Regime Change In Iran
Israel takes out multiple high level members of the Iranian regime including Irans Minister of Intelligence, Esmaeil Khatib. Khatib was responsible for overseeing Irans entire global terror apparatus, including sleeper cells in locations around the world. Meanwhile, Iran targeted Tel Aviv in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Amb. Danny Ayalon, former Israeli Ambassador to the United states and the Chairman of the Silver Road Capital Group, who says true change in the Middle East hinges on the tyrannical Iranian regime being deposed. Click Here To Follow...
Radicalization, Sleeper Cells, And The Threats America Faces
As the U.S. remains locked in a direct conflict with Iran, law enforcement experts are warning of a heightened threat landscape involving both international sleeper cells and self-radicalized lone wolves.Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News Contributor James Gaglianojoins to discuss the danger of Iranian drone capabilities against the West Coast, the recent wave of domestic terror attacks, and how modern social pressures may be inadvertently discouraging the public from reporting suspicious activity to the bureau. The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. Supporters argue the move...
Israel Intensifies Operations Against Hezbollah In Lebanon
Israeli forces continue to push further into southern Lebanon, in what the IDF says is their goal to expand the "forward defense area" in order to decimate the terror group Hezbollah. Hezbollah, in coordinated attacks with Iran, have launched hundreds of missiles into residential areas of Israel. Meanwhile, top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, according to an Israeli battle damage assessment. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, the executive director at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who says Hezbollah won't be fully defeated until their Iranian sponsors are handled with first....
Former Iran Hostage On Operation Epic Fury, The Regime's Brutality
While Operation Epic Fury enters its third week with the U.S. and Israel targeting Iran, President Trump announces that both Iran's Navy and Airforce have been decimated.Republican candidate for Wisconsins 7th Congressional District and a former Marine, Kevin Hermening,has been watching this conflict very closely and shares his support for the efforts to deny Tehran a nuclear weapon while expressing his belief that the Iranian people will ultimately overthrow the Mullahs. Captured in Tehran in 1979 while serving as a Marine security guard at the U.S. Embassy, he shares his firsthand experience of 444 days in captivity.March is National Colorectal...
The Glaring Blind Spot" In U.S. Domestic Terror Prevention
The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Irans newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the worlds oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmail." Plus, the worries over a potential domestic security crisis as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, and how the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown impacts local law enforcements ability to stop homegrown terror. A new...
Iran-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Companies
This week, pro-Iranian hackers claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack against U.S. medical device company Stryker. They have also targeted data centers and industrial facilities in both the United States and Israel. As the war with Iran continues, experts are expecting an increase in such cyber-attacks in an effort to degrade the war effort, strain cyber security efforts and cause as much damage to American companies, and the economy as possible. FOXs Tonya J. Powers speaks with Michael Crean, Senior Vice President of Managed Services at SonicWall, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions company that specializes in next-generation firewalls and cloud...
The Presidents Plan To Slash Pump Prices
As military operations against Iran continue, and oil prices driven higher because of Tehran sabotaging commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration is tapping U.S. strategic reserves as part of a coordinated global release of hundreds of millions of barrels of oil to stabilize energy markets. At the same time, officials are warning of heightened security concerns at home, as lawmakers point to recent terrorism motivated attacks, and the possibility of alleged Iranian sleeper cells who have entered the country because past weak border policies.FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Breamjoins the Rundown to discuss the national security...
Iranian Anti-U.S.-Israel Propaganda Flooding Social Media
Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set up a network of fake social media accounts that have been posting pro-Tehran propaganda across X, Instagram and other social media sites. Just days, if not the initial hours, into the conflict with Iran both Israel and the United States have been targeted by these Iranian internet trolls with videos and images of fake explosions, fake troops and whole lot of use of AI. What could be more damagingly misleading is fabricating stories of who is truly responsible for the death of innocent civilians. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Natasha Hausdorff, British international...
Irans Nuclear Ambitions & Growing Desperation
As the U.S. and Israel continue their military operations against Iran, officials say the speed of the campaign is significantly degrading the regimes military capabilities. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues Irans missile program is being dismantled with brutal efficiency, some lawmakers warn the conflict could escalate following a classified briefing on possible ground deployments.Israels Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon,joins the Rundown to break down why the timing of the operation was "crucial" to prevent Iran from tipping ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, and addresses reports of Iranian mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade...
The Stranglehold On Tehran: How Long Will the Iran Conflict Last?
As military strikes from the U.S. and Israel continue to degrade Irans capabilities from the air and sea, the question remains: how much longer can the regime hold on?Brent Sadler,Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Navy veteran, joins the Rundown to break down the "all sensors" analysis used to track the destruction of Iran's missile launchers and bunkers. Plus, the reality of a potential "boots on the ground" scenario, and why the Iranian people might be the key to a post-regime future. Voters in Georgias 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls today for a high-stakes special...
Extra: Iranian Americans on Fleeing Tyranny and Irans Future
This week, the world watched as "Operation Epic Fury" fundamentally altered Iran's future. But for those who fled the regimes oppression decades ago, this moment is deeply personal. Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with two Iranian AmericansBoard-certified physician Dr. Houman Hemmati and journalist Tabby Refaelto discuss their families' escape from the first Ayatollah and their reactions to the dismantling of the current regime. They shared their immense gratitude to the United States and explained why, for the first time in years, they have high hopes for a free Iran. We often have to trim our...
After Decades Of Tyranny, Iranians Dream Of Freedom
Iranians across their own country, in the United States and across the world have been celebrating the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes continue. Iranians were first in disbelief but now they dare to dream their country will be free from the brutal Muslim regime of the Ayatollah. Many Iranians who's families fled in the 1970's remember an Iran, in the heart of the Middle East but with Western ideas of promoting individual liberty, democratic governance, and self-rule. FOXs Tonya J. Powers speaks with Nazee Moinian, associate fellow at the Middle East Institute...
Israel Hammers Iranian Internal Security Command That Murdered Protestors
Israel has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes on Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli forces say they targeted key infrastructure linked to the Iranian government, including a missile launcher in Qom and an air defense system in Isfahan. The IDF is also heavily targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia, Iran's volunteer paramilitary force, who were both behind the violent, bloody crackdown on protesters in January. FOXs Jonathan Savage speaks with Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says operations to destroy Iranian missile...
New Hope And Old Fears For Iranian Americans
For many Iranian Americans, the news of the Ayatollahs death marked the closing of a painful chapter that began decades ago when families fled the regimes rise. As the U.S. remains divided over the recent strikes, with the latest FOX News poll showing support split nearly 50-50, many in the Iranian diaspora are reflecting on their past while cautiously hoping for a different future for the country they once called home.Iranian American journalist and activist Tabby Refael and board-certified physician Dr. Houman Hemmatijoin the Rundown to share why the moment feels bittersweet, and what they believe could come next for...
Why The U.S.-Iran History Just Hit A Violent New Chapter
Reaction from around the world pours in as the U.S. and Israel strike targets in Iran. Thousands of flights have been canceled across the Middle East and beyond as rattled markets react to higher oil prices. On Tuesday, President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled a unified front against the regime during a meeting in the Oval Office. Amid reports that the strikes were a preemptive move to neutralize a rapidly advancing Iranian nuclear program, the President acknowledged the risk of future instability while expressing hope for a domestic military stand-down.Alex Gray, former Chief of Staff to the National...
The FOX News Rundown: U.S. And Israel Strike Iran
As 'Operation: Epic Fury' rolls on with great speed and success against the IRGC, the future Iran could be ruled by a group of factions that haven't agreed until recently. In a historic and unprecedented development, a broad cross-section of the Iranian opposition, including monarchists, liberals, and ethnic minority representatives, has formally united under one umbrella: the Iran Freedom Congress (IFC). It marks the first time since 1979 that such ideologically diverse factions have come together in a single organized front. Representatives from these groups met in London late February and will meet again at the end of March to...
The FOX News Rundown: U.S. And Israel Strike Iran
It is the third day of strikes in the Middle East today, part of the U.S.-Israel led Operation 'Epic Fury' that started over the weekend against Iran. Iran and its proxies have been returning fire, targeting Israel and other nations in the region with missile strikes targeting oil infrastructure. President Trump has said the IRGC no longer has a headquarters, nearly fifty of their military leaders have been killed, nine Iranian military vessels have been sunk, and he is also mourning three American service members killed and five wounded adding 'there will likely be more before it ends. FOXs Eben...
The Challenging Realities Of Regime Change In Iran
The Middle East faces a major geopolitical shift following a joint U.S. and Israeli operation in Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several top commanders. President Trump ordered the strike with the goal of "giving the country back to the Iranian people," sparking debate in Washington over executive authority and the War Powers Act. Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon, a member of the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, joins the Rundown to discuss the strategic implications of the attack, and the risk of retaliation at home. With 30 million Americans living with a...
From Washington: Iran After Khamenei & How US-Israeli Strikes Could Reshape The Region
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic? Following reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a series of joint US-Israeli airstrikes, the Middle East stands at a historic crossroads. Today on the FOX News Rundown: From Washington,Michael Allen, who was a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush at the National Security Council,joins to break down the "gargantuan" implications of these strikes and President Trumps direct appeal to the Iranian people to reclaim their country. He also explains what this massive development may mean for oil prices and America's stance against China and Russia. Later,White House...
Is War With Iran Inevitable?
The threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran is escalating as tense diplomatic talks remain at a stalemate. While the Trump administration seeks a comprehensive deal addressing nuclear enrichment, Tehran is demanding the elimination of sanctions as a precursor to any serious negotiation.Former CIA Chief of Station, Director of Middle East Operations, and FOX News contributor Daniel Hoffmanjoins the Rundown to discuss why the Iranian regime may be using these talks to buy time against a rising domestic protest movement and whether the U.S. is inevitably headed toward "kinetic strikes" to maintain its global credibility. Will AI take...
Evening Edition: Trump And Netanyahu Meet To Talk Iran, Gaza Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran and the future of Gaza. The meeting comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Oman while the United States military continues to maintain a significant presence in the Gulf. Reports say President Trump is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if talks collapse, signaling both a deterrence and leverage in negotiations with Tehran. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with EJ Kimball, foreign policy expert and director of policy at the US-Israel Education Association, who...
From Washington: What to Know About the Latest Iranian Nuclear Talks
US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Oman this past week to negotiate a revised nuclear agreement with Irans foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, amidst the largest US naval buildup in the region since Operation Midnight Hammer. While nuclear capabilities took center stage, other topics such as Irans ballistic missile program and support for Hamas, remained largely undiscussed, leaving unanswered questions about the stability of the region.FOX News London-based Correspondent Jonathan Savagejoins to discuss the main takeaways from Fridays negotiations, explaining the historical background that led up to the talks and what they mean for the future of...
Evening Edition: Iranians Determined To Overthrow Brutal Theocracy
Iranian security forces have escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during the ongoing protests across the country, drastically increasing deaths that could be as high as over 10-thousand casualties. The situation for protesters seemed to shift after authorities imposed internet blackouts and cut off communication outside of the country. The protests have been fueled by anger over economic hardship, with rising prices and inflation but has expanded into a call for the end of Ayatollah Khomeini's rule and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reva Pahlavi who supports a secular-democracy. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Khosro Isfahani, Senior Research...
Evening Edition: Hundreds Dead In Iranian Protests, How Will President Trump Act?
President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, with reports of civilian deaths and Tehran cutting off all internet access to the country. The Associated Press has reported over 500 hundred protesters have been killed and thousands of others jailed, with those numbers expected to rise drastically. President Trump has said that the U.S. Military has many 'very strong options' to respond if the Iranian government does not stop using violence against unarmed protests. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The...
Evening Edition: Could Iran's Regime Be on The Brink As Protests Intensify?
Protestors all across Iran continue to take to the streets calling for the ouster of Ayatollah Khamenei in what is being called the most serious challenge to the regime in years. Tehran has cut off all internet and foreign phone calls as bonfires and debris litter the streets of the capital and other cities in the country. President Trump has warned that the United States would intervene if the Iranian security forces harmed protesters. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, human rights activist and a board member and the political director for The Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC),...
Evening Edition: The Mossad's Role in Shaping Global Espionage
Israel's spy agencies are the stuff of legend. From domestic intelligence gathering to rooting out terrorism in its own backyard, to disrupting and dismantling Iranian-backed terrorist armies entrenched in neighboring Arab states, Israel has led the world in both covert and overt operations. One leader of its foreign intelligence agencies, the Mossad, had the foresight to see how gathering intelligence and using it to act quickly could benefit not only Israel but also its allies and, at times, its adversaries, and could be a political tool used to forge peace. His name was Meir Dagan. Not only did his leadership...
From Washington: Inside Operation Midnight Hammer
Over the weekend, the United States carried out targeted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the attack made U.S. history as the largest B-2operation ever conducted.Retired Army General Joseph Votelformerly served as the U.S. CENTCOM Commander. He explains the time and planning that went into the operation, and discusses why President Trump made the decision to attack now.
Then, cybersecurity expert andAmerican AI Logistics CEO John Cofrancescoexplained the risks of Iranian hacker retaliation, and how the U.S. is prepared to respond.
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Extra: "Crackdowns, Mayhem & Unrest," A Look Inside Iranian Oppression
In the wake of the conflict in Iran, this week we spoke with Dr. Nazee Moinian, a PhD in Iranian foreign policy and an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute. In the wake of this instability in Iran, she has been in touch with Iranian citizens who gave us a glimpse into their opinions about the Israeli strikes on their country and American strikes on Irans nuclear sites. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Nazee Moinian about how Iranian citizens feel about their leadership right now and what rising up would...
From Washington: The One Big Beautiful Bill Faces its Biggest Roadblock Yet
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has struck several provisions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' ruling they violate the Byrd Rule a strict set of criteria budget reconciliation bills must follow to avoid a filibuster. The cutsranging from gun suppressor deregulation to Medicaid capshave angered House Republicans, who passed the bill by just one vote.Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergramexplains what was removed, the implications for the bills survival, and what Republicans might do next. He also weighs in on the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the sharp partisan divide over their impact. Later,Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)shares what...
Evening Edition: The Pentagon Shares Damage Assessment Of Iranian Nuclear Facilities
The total damage to three Iranian nuclear sites after U.S. bombing strikes continues to be assessed, the Pentagon says the mission was a complete success stopping Iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a press briefing using various descriptions as - destroying, obliterating, decimating - the Iranian potential to enrich weapons grade uranium. There have been media reports and other military experts that question the claims the sites were destroyed or just set back by months or years. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for FOX News Channel, who says...
The Concern Over Iranian Illegal Migrants, "Sleeper Cells"
Following the U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, there has been increased concern about potential terrorism in America. Border pundits have forecast that the surge in illegal immigration under the Biden administration could have granted members of Iranian terror cells access to the country. FOX News national correspondent Bill Melugin joins the Rundown to discuss the current management of the southern border and the latest Supreme Court decision regarding 3rd-country removals. Before leaving for the Netherlands for a NATO summit, the President expressed optimism that Iran's nuclear program has been completely demolished. While the President has said...
War And The Role Of Congress
After the U.S. strikes on Irans nuclear facilities over the weekend, on Monday Iran began their retaliation. Several Iranian missiles were launched at the U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, which were ultimately intercepted. This week, American lawmakers are seeking further information about these strikes, with some even questioning why this mission occurred without congressional approval. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joins the Rundown to explain the strategic implications of President Trumps decision, the potential for regime change in Iran, and the ongoing debate over Congresss role in authorizing military action. America's attack against Iran has only reignited concerns about the...
Evening Edition: Is Iran Ripe For Regime Change?
Following the successful air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States Military this weekend, President Trump teased the possibility of regime change in Tehran. While Israel has said their main objectives in Iran were to dismantle their nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and if this spurs a change in government there they would be happy with that outcome. Meanwhile, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. Military base in Qatar, but no injuries have been reported. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Research Fellow at the 'Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' where he focuses on. Iranian...
Business Rundown: Muted Markets Await Iranian Response
After the United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, many expected volatility in the markets.
But, as of 10 AM ET Monday morning, the major stock indexes and oil prices appear to not be shifting dramaticallysuggesting that investors may not react until Tehran does.
FOX Business co-anchor Taylor Riggs speaks with AIER economist Paul Mueller to break down how the unfolding situation in the Middle East stands to impact the U.S. markets and prices.
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President Trump Drops The Hammer On Iran
On Saturday night, the U.S. military attacked several Iranian nuclear facilities in an attempt to eliminate their potential. Following the announcement, President Trump addressed the nation, boasting the U.S. "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities. Some Americans fear this may drag the United States into an open-ended war. However, the Trump administration rejects those claims. Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) joins the Rundown to discuss what inspired the President to act in a swift, secretive manner while enabling the U.S. military to strike the Iranian nuclear facilities. He shares his hope that the strike will embolden the...
Evening Edition: President Trump Weighs US Involvement in Iran
Israel has been scoring victories against Iran in what has now been five days of strikes against the Islamic Republic, with the broader goal of destroying their nuclear weapon capabilities. So far the American military has only helped Israel to defend itself from Iranian ballistic missiles, but recent moves from President Trump suggest he is weighing U.S. involvement. Vice President at the Lexington Institute and national security expert Dr. Rebecca Grant joins FOX's John Saucier to explain the focus on Iran's nuclear facilities, President Trump's threat against Iran's leader, and the U.S. demanding "unconditional surrender." Photo Credit: AP Learn more...
Renewed Calls To Quell Political Violence
On Saturday evening, thousands congregated in Washington D.C. to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army; this occurred amidst an escalated military conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. On Thursday night, Israel made a strike on the Iranian regime and its nuclear sites; continuing strikes between the two nations have followed.Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined the Rundown to discuss attending the army parade and his concern for Americans' and politicians' safety. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed the "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" executive order to enshrine American leadership in the development, commercialization, and export of drones....
Evening Edition: Israel Launches Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities
The Israel Defense Forces launched an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, nuclear scientists and Iranian military commanders following months of failed nuclear negotiations. Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' was launched in order to destroy Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons. Iran countered with a barrage of ballistic missiles launched into Israel. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), speaking from a bomb shelter in Jerusalem, who says the impressive surprise attack was fueled by various mis-directions. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn...
Business Rundown: Middle East Escalations Muddle World Markets
World stock markets fell, and oil prices climbed on Friday, following Israels wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and missile factories.
FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu is joined by The Bear Trap Report founder & author of "How To Listen When Markets Speak," Larry McDonald to analyze the impact this conflict has for Americans and what's behind the rallying consumer sentiment.
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From Washington: What The End of The Assad Regime Means For Iran
Last weekend, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebel forces, marking the end of the family's decades-long rule over the country and a blow to Iran's proxy network. But after the dismantling of terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, what is the status of the Islamic Republic in the Middle East today?Senior Adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Richard Goldbergdiscusses the future of the Iranian regime and the present risks within the region. As Congress lays the groundwork to avoid a government shutdown before December 20th, many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are also in Washington,having meetings...
A New Era In Washington
Tomorrow, Republican Senators will determine who will lead them when the GOP becomes the majority party in January. The three contenders are Senators John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. President-elect Trump has yet to reveal his preferred candidate, with many hoping he will keep from influencing this contest. Senator John Thune (R-SD) joins the Rundown to discuss his candidacy for Senate Majority Leader and what he thinks his party can accomplish after all its success in last week's election. Last week, federal prosecutors announced charges in a thwarted plot from the Iranian...
Evening Edition: Israel Strikes Secret Iranian Military Bases
Israel carried out calibrated, focused attacks on secret Iranian military bases connected to their nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The attack conducted by the Israeli Air Force was in response to Iran's largest ballistic missile attack in history on Israel in early October. Israel did not target Iranian infrastructure including their crude oil processing facilities and it is said the attack could disrupt Tehran's ability to make ballistic missiles. FOXs Eben Brown speaks with Benham Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Iran expert, who says Israel is showing the West that military gains can...
Evening Edition: How The U.S. Navy Assisted Israel During Missile Barrage
The U.S. Navy using ballistic missile interceptors from two guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to help defend Israel from an Iranian missile barrage this week. Tehran launched nearly two hundred missiles in the largest ballistic missile attack in military history and Israel has promised to retaliate furthering what seems to be an escalating war in the region. FOXs John Saucier speaks with Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for FOX News, who has the latest assessments from the Pentagon of how successful the defense of Israel was and where this escalation in the region may go from here. Click...
Two Islamist Attacks in One Day: How to Stop This CANCER | Guest: Tracey Holmes | 3/13/26
Glenn starts the show by talking with sports journalist Tracey Holmes, who discusses the Iranian women's soccer team standing up against the Iranian regime while in Australia.Glenn talks with his chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, on the latest warnings from the U.S. government regarding the current conflict in Iran. Glenn makes something very clear on the multiple terror attacks that have happened this last week: The war in Iran did not begin yesterday.Glenn describes President Trump's actions against Iran as the uncomfortable but necessary chemo to fix the illness America is experiencing. Glenn responds to an Insider's question regarding the Iranian...
Best of the Program | Guest: Tracey Holmes | 3/13/26
Glenn starts the show by talking with sports journalist Tracey Holmes, who discusses the Iranian women's soccer team standing up against the Iranian regime in Australia. Glenn describes President Trump's actions against Iran as the uncomfortable but necessary chemo to fix the illness America is experiencing. Glenn responds to an Insider's question regarding the Iranian conflict and the possibility of Glenn's son fighting this war. Will you preserve liberty for those who come after you?
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Did the IRGC Really Kiss a Cardboard Khamenei?! | Guests: Sharyl Attkisson & Chad Wolf | 3/11/26
Glenn starts the show by connecting a few stories that at first glance are unrelated, but Glenn pieces them together to show how power is working in America. These stories include the latest update in the SAVE America Act, the coverage of the Iranian conflict, and how Democrats are reacting to current conflicts. Glenn warns that life doesnt move at a consistent pace and encourages people to take some time to fully acknowledge where they are and soak it all in. Sharyl Attkisson joins to break down the real numbers of how many violent crimes are connected to illegal immigrants....
Best of the Program | Guest: Chad Wolf | 3/11/26
Glenn starts the show by connecting a few stories that at first glance are unrelated, but Glenn pieces them together to show how power is working in America. These stories include the latest update in the SAVE America Act, the coverage of the Iranian conflict, and how Democrats are reacting to current conflicts. Glenn warns that life doesnt move at a consistent pace and encourages people to take some time to fully acknowledge where they are and soak it all in. Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf joins to warn that after the U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran, America must prepare...
A Global Shift Is Happening. How the Iranian Conflict Just Changed Everything | Guests: Jonathan Turley & Roger Love | 3/3/26
Glenn begins the show by bringing in his chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, who points out that Glenn was spot-on with his analysis of the strikes on Iran, and a recent Politico article reiterates exactly what Glenn said yesterday. Glenn and Jason break down why Glenn was correct and where they think this conflict is headed. Glenn and Jason also discuss the lasting effects of the October 7 attack in Israel and what to look out for in the coming weeks. George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley joins to discuss the legality of President Trump's strikes on Iran. Glenn...
Clintons Epstein Subpoena REJECTION Reveals Their REAL Motive | Guests: Nick Shirley & Gov. Greg Abbott | 1/14/26
Glenn starts the show by talking to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who gives his response to the lawsuit brought against him by the civil rights group Council on American-Islamic Relations after Abbott accused the group of trying to impose Sharia law in Texas. Texas attorney general candidate Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss the Minnesota ICE shooting and SCOTUS upcoming tariff decision. Glenn discusses the unrest happening in Iran as well as the Democrats hypocrisy in defending the Iranian government while its citizens are rejecting it. Glenn exposes how Bill and Hillary Clinton continue to dodge justice and...
Best of the Program | Guest: Nick Shirley | 1/14/26
Glenn discusses the unrest happening in Iran as well as the Democrats hypocrisy in defending the Iranian government while its citizens are rejecting it. Nick Shirley, the independent journalist who mainstreamed the alleged fraud in Minnesota, joins to preview the second part of his investigation into Minnesota, which drops today. Glenn speaks with his longtime sound designer, Nick Daley, about their latest Torch exclusive collaboration, The American Story.
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Best of the Program | Guest: Ryan Mauro | 1/9/26
Mauro Institute director and counterterrorism expert Ryan Mauro joins to share the evidence that links a violent extremist group to Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE officer after she hit the officer with her car. Are we close to seeing Iranians escape their hellscape? Glenn takes calls that ask about what's going on in Venezuela and the Chinese Communist Party buying up American land.
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B-2 Bomber Strikes on Iran Were Planned for Years?! |Guest: Gabriel Noronha | 6/23/25
America orchestrated an attack on multiple Iranian nuclear sites in an operation dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer. Glenn lays out all the cards on the table that led President Trump to launch an attack and breaks down how the entire operation went down. Glenn also looks into the future and at what this attack means for America in the long run. How will Iran respond? Glenn breaks down whether this is a limited strike or if this will turn into a broader conflict. Military expert Jason Buttrill breaks down why Trump was correct in launching this attack. Former State Department Special...
Israel's Iran Strikes: 'It's Not Even the End of the Beginning' | Guest: Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus | 6/13/25
Israel officially launched a precise attack on Iran, which led to the deaths of multiple high-ranking Iranian government officials. Glenn breaks down why Iran stands as a unique threat and why you cant make peace with a country whose religious ideology makes it clear that it wants a complete takeover. Why is Iran so desperate to have nuclear weapons? Glenn lays out how dangerous it is when Irans unique view on war and death is coupled with nuclear weaponry. Glenn and Jason Buttrill discuss Americas role in Israels strike on Iran and President Trumps negotiation tactics.Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus...
Best of the Program | Guest: Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus | 6/13/25
Israel officially launched a precise attack on Iran, which led to the deaths of multiple high-ranking Iranian government officials. Glenn breaks down why Iran stands as a unique threat and why you cant make peace with a country whose religious ideology makes it clear that it wants a complete takeover. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus joins to discuss Israels pre-emptive strike on Irans nuclear program and what this means for Middle East relations. Glenn and Stu discuss the recent dramatic scene involving California Senator Alex Padilla (D), who was handcuffed and thrown to the ground after storming a press conference...
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Opens Up on Threats to His Life by Iranian Government| Guest: President Donald Trump | 10/15/24
In a textbook example of projection and gaslighting, Kamala Harris accused President Trumps staff of hiding him. Bill Clinton admitted that Laken Rileys murder wouldnt have happened if her murderer had been properly vetted. Glenn plays the first part of his interview with President Donald Trump, in which they discuss Elon Musk and the potential Cabinet position he would have in a Trump administration.In part two, Glenn and President Trump discuss the current immigration crisis and Kamalas takeover of Bidens campaign. Part three of Glenns interview with President Trump consists of Trump discussing the assassination attempts against him and the...
Argentina's Javier Milei DESTROYS the UNs Globalist Agenda On Stage | Guests: Sen. Rand Paul & Vivek Ramaswamy | 9/26/24
Glenn reads the transcript of Argentina President Javier Mileis speech at the United Nations, where he warned of the U.N.s globalist agenda. Glenn and Stu react to Kamala Harris latest word salad response to rising housing costs. Find somebody who looks at you like MSNBCs Stephanie Ruhle looks at Kamala Harris. Pat Gray joins Glenn and Stu to discuss the George Soros takeover of local radio stations and the video from two years ago showing the Iranian targeting of Donald Trump becoming eerily relevant again. Former 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins to discuss his upcoming book, "Truths: The Future...
You Cant Blame Taylor Swift for Biden Voters | 1/30/24
Pat and Stu discuss why Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) should be removed from Congress after a recent speech showed where her priorities lie. President Biden is attempting to show sincerity in shutting down the southern border, but Pat and Stu arent buying it. Polling shows that most Americans believe the border is a huge issue. Pat and Stu discuss the Iranian attack on a U.S. Army base in Jordan that left three American troops dead. How did one drone do so much damage? Taylor Swift has significant entertainment influence, but does that translate to political influence? Glenn urges listeners to...
Ep 204 | Patrick Bet-David CALLS OUT Conservatives to Grow a BACKBONE! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
Iranian-born entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David is known for offering sharp commentary at a waste-no-time pace. His experience as an American immigrant brings a unique perspective to todays chaotic political climate: I think the white man has forgotten how important the West is, he tells Glenn on this episode of "The Glenn Beck Podcast." Bet-David is no stranger to world conflict. As a survivor of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, hes seen the devastation it can bring. Fresh off his interview with the crown prince of Iran, he gives his take on the future of Iran, the complicated war between Israel and...
What Is Biden's Role in the Evil Terror Attack on Israel? | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & Gabriel Noronha | 10/9/23
Glenn tries to make sense of the devastating attack on Israel and the Jewish people by the terrorist group Hamas. Head writer and chief researcher for Glenn Beck Jason Buttrill joins to explain how this coordinated attack was only possible because of Irans help. The Biden administration is trying to claim the Iranian funding trade wasnt used against Israel, but former State Department special adviser for Iran Gabriel Noronha debunks that theory. Glenn breaks down the war in the Middle East and the non-coincidental timing of the latest attack on Israel. Glenn and Stu discuss the amount of Iranian coordination...
Best of the Program | Guests: Alan Dershowitz & Gabriel Noronha | 10/9/23
The Biden administration is trying to claim the Iranian funding trade wasnt used against Israel, but former State Department special adviser for Iran Gabriel Noronha debunks that theory. Glenn breaks down the war in the Middle East and the non-coincidental timing of the latest attack on Israel. Attorney Alan Dershowitz joins to discuss the atrocious attack against Israel and whats coming next.
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Why We No Longer Live in a Constitutional Republic | Guests: Bill O'Reilly & Jamie Kilstein | 10/7/22
The Biden administration is investing almost $300 million in anti-radiation medicine, despite its shelf life being only 18 months. Is the Biden admin expecting a nuclear fallout? Glenn and Stu discuss President Bidens failed attempt to keep OPEC from cutting oil production. Bill OReilly joins to give his weekly news recap, discussing the updates on Russia and Putin, the failed response from President Biden, the FBI attacks on pro-life citizens, and the upcoming midterms. Comedian Jamie Kilstein joins to discuss the Iranian woman beaten to death for showing her hair and the corporate media turning a blind eye to the...
Best of the Program | Guests: Bill O'Reilly & Jamie Kilstein | 10/7/22
Bill OReilly joins to give his weekly news recap, discussing the updates on Russia and Putin and the failed response from President Biden. Comedian Jamie Kilstein joins to discuss the Iranian woman beaten to death for showing her hair and the corporate media turning a blind eye to the issue.
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Bidens War on Christians; Pro-life Grannys Indicted by Feds | Guest: Ian Prior | 10/6/22
Glenn lays out the evil were facing, including the Iranian woman who was beaten to death for showing her hair and more pro-life activists targeted by the FBI. Stu gives another midterm update and what the newest percentages are saying. Glenn reviews his latest special, where he outlines a decades-old plan to destroy America and where America is currently in that plan. Glenn and Stu discuss Herschel Walkers campaign, its controversies, and his latest campaign ad responding to the attacks. The FBI has charged multiple senior citizens for protesting at an abortion clinic. Senior strategist for Citizens for Sanity Ian...
Elon Musk Exposed the ESG-Loving Oligarchy | Guest: David Barton | 4/15/22
Bill OReilly joins on Good Friday to discuss why he decided to claim Jesus is God on his show No Spin News. Author Michael Malice joins to discuss the news of the day, including Elon Musks attempted purchase of Twitter and the lefts complete meltdown over that possibility. Glenn goes into the fourth and final part of his series on finding Americas god, focusing on the importance of repentance. Author David Barton joins Glenn to discuss the black-rope regime and the churchs role in society. Glenn and Stu give an update on the two Iranian men who posed as DHS...
Best of the Program | Guests: Bill O'Reilly & Michael Malice | 4/15/22
Bill OReilly joins on Good Friday to discuss why he decided to claim Jesus is God on his show No Spin News. Author Michael Malice joins to discuss the news of the day, including Elon Musks attempted purchase of Twitter and the lefts complete meltdown over that possibility. Glenn and Stu give an update on the two Iranian men who posed as DHS agents.
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How'd the Feds Miss Targeting the NYC Violent Extremist? | Guests: Matt Kibbe & Carol Roth | 4/13/22
Glenn and Stu discuss the feds focusing on white supremacy while an attack occurred in New York City, where the alleged perpetrator doesn't fit that narrative. Pat Gray joins Glenn and Stu to discuss the story of two Iranian men who attempted to pose as Homeland Security agents and the catastrophic failed launch of CNN+. Glenn goes into part two of his series searching for Americas god, focusing on science and mans unique ability to believe in God. Recovering investment banker Carol Roth joins to discuss the latest horrifying inflation numbers. BlazeTV host Matt Kibbe joins to discuss the ongoing...
Weve Hit the Iceberg; Get Into the Lifeboats | Guests: Bill OReilly & Michael Malice | 3/4/22
Glenn explains whats going on with the price of oil as the Biden administration continues to curb local oil drilling while simultaneously courting Iranian oil. Pat Gray joins Glenn and Stu to dig further into the oil crisis, which the big banks may use to destroy the Western economy. Bill OReilly joins Glenn to discuss Russia/Ukraine and the misinformation surrounding the controversy. Author Michael Malice joins Glenn to share the story of his father escaping Ukraine and the horrors he saw regarding Ukrainian children. Justin Haskins, co-author of "The Great Reset," joins Glenn to discuss Alexander Dugin's terrifying book "The...
Best of the Program | Guests: Jeffy Fisher & Bill O'Reilly
It looks like the Iranians did shoot down the Ukrainian airliner that crashed near Tehran, but some Democrats are still blaming Trump! As the Democratic primary inches closer, Jeffy Fisher joins for the latest polls and the battle of the billionaires. Bill OReilly joins after a crazy week of Iran, congressional PR stunts, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and Ricky Gervais. Stu reads Glenns heartfelt message thanking his audience for such amazing support shown over the last two decades. In his absence, Pat and Stu give a crash course in the history of the Glenn Beck Program. Learn more about your ad...
20 Years of Glenn Without Glenn! | Guest: Bill OReilly | 1/10/20
Pat and Stu fill in for Glenn on the 20th anniversary of the show. It looks like the Iranians did shoot down the Ukrainian airliner that crashed near Tehran, but of course theyre denying it. And even worse, some Democrats are blaming Trump! Since Meghan Markles stepping away from royal duties, she may want her old job back. Bill OReilly joins after a crazy week of Iran, congressional PR stunts, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and Ricky Gervais. Stu reads Glenns heartfelt message thanking his audience for such amazing support shown over the last two decades. In his absence, Pat and Stu...
Best of the Program | Guests: Lara Logan & Rep. Chris Stewart | 1/8/20
Neither President Trump nor Iran want war, and Irans missile strikes on U.S. military bases last night were proof. But while the missiles intentionally missed their targets with no casualties, some in the U.S. media took Iranian propaganda at face value! Journalist Lara Logan calls in with a firsthand perspective on the Iraqi people and honest reporting in the Middle East. Rep. Chris Stewart argues that U.S. intelligence proves that America can benefit greatly from Trumps actions, but Nancy Pelosi and the Left must stop siding with Iran over Trump.
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Irans Attack Was the Best-Case Scenario | Guests: Lara Logan & Rep. Chris Stewart | 1/8/20
Neither President Trump nor Iran want war, and Irans missile strikes on U.S. military bases last night were proof. But while the missiles intentionally missed their targets with no casualties, some in the U.S. media took Iranian propaganda at face value! Journalist Lara Logan calls in with a firsthand perspective on the Iraqi people and honest reporting in the Middle East. Rep. Chris Stewart argues that U.S. intelligence proves that America can benefit greatly from Trumps actions, but Nancy Pelosi and the Left must stop siding with Iran over Trump. On his 20thanniversary, Glenn gives his best marriage advice. President...
Best of the Program | 1/7/20
Soleimani was Irans Himmler. But in their hatred for Donald Trump, our own press are mourning his death and calling him revered, an Iranian hero, and a genius. Glenn believes Trump didnt go far enough: This press is the enemy of freedom! The Washington Post is hammering CNN for its faulty reporting on the Steele dossier. But where were the media during the Obama administration, and where are they now on human rights abuses in Iran? And transgender activist Jessica Yaniv is back with another waxing lawsuit, this time against Sikhs.
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Iranian Propaganda from OUR Press! | 1/7/20
Soleimani was Irans Himmler. But in their hatred for Donald Trump, our own press are calling him revered, an Iranian hero, and a genius. Glenn believes Trump didnt go far enough: This press is the enemy of freedom! A letter was sent to Iraq falsely claiming U.S. troops were pulling out. And former national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to testify in the Senate, but the House still hasnt sent the articles of impeachment! Also, NASA may have found Earth II, and the first British astronaut has claimed aliens exist, but may be invisible. Transgender activist Jessica Yaniv is...
Baghdad v. Benghazi: Trump Isnt Messing Around | Guests: Kenneth Timmerman & Steve Deace | 1/6/20
Glenn returns with much-needed perspective on the rumors of a draft and World War III. Meanwhile, even more new evidence suggests that Epstein didnt kill himself. Glenn and Pat loved Star Wars IXs end to the series. Investigative reporter Kenneth Timmerman sheds light on Soleimani, his role in the Benghazi attack, and how Iranians celebrated his death. And at last nights Golden Globes, comedian Ricky Gervais ripped Hollywoods elite, while war film 1917 won best picture. BlazeTV host and Iowan Steve Deace weighs in on the aging Joe Biden and what to expect in the Iowa caucuses. And Glenn memorializes...
Best of the Program | Guests: Kenneth Timmerman & Steve Deace | 1/6/20
Glenn returns with much-needed perspective on the rumors of a draft and World War III. Meanwhile, even more new evidence suggests that Epstein didnt kill himself. And with how rapidly technology is changing, it might not be a good time to buy a car. Investigative reporter Kenneth Timmerman sheds light on Iranian general Soleimani, his role in the 2012 Benghazi attack, and how Iranians celebrated his death. At last nights Golden Globes, comedian Ricky Gervais ripped the hypocrisy of Hollywoods elite. BlazeTV host and Iowan Steve Deace weighs in on the aging Joe Biden and what to expect in the...
An America We Simply Dont Recognize | Guests: Pat Gray & Jeff Fisher | 1/3/20
Pat Gray and Jeff Fisher are on the program to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East after two Iranian military commanders were killed in a U.S. airstrike. Why are so many anti-Semitic acts of violence being carried out in 21st-century America? Texas is teetering on the brink of becoming a truly purple state. An 11-month-old Texas baby is being taken off life support against her parents wishes. Is this an isolated case or a disturbing reality in American health care? Alex Jones is no longer a prominent conspiracy theorist, but alas, hes back in the news. Last but...
Iranian Protesters Are Being Slaughtered! | Guests: Bill OReilly & Philip Van Cleave | 12/6/19
The protests in Iran rival the 1979 revolution. Thousands of protesters have been mowed down or thrown in prison! But with our support, they can FREE Iran. Joe Biden confronted an Iowa voter who mentioned his son and Ukraine. But did Biden fat-shame him, or was he being a protective father? Bill OReilly weighs in on Biden, our epidemic of tribalism, and Nancy Pelosis freakout when asked if she hates Trump. Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, details how Democrat-controlled Virginia is going full force against gun rights, but the people are standing up like never...
If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say... | Guest: Alexander Hammond | 7/22/19
Hour 1A New nationwide poll says it all ...Getting the nasty Iranian snakes off our plate ...The Media's Friday news dump in review ...Civil unrest is coming, meanwhile they are still talking about Bob Muller ...The Loudest Voice, Glenn talks Roger Ailes Hour 2Boris Johnson is just a ketchup stained shirt wearing guy who farts ...Our many differences in defining fairness. ...Glenn tells us what Mr. Ineloquent really means when he says it ...Fun with llhan Omar Hour 3Boris Johnson a Path to Prime Minister with Young-Voices Alexander Hammond. What can Americans expect. He's very popular with conservatives ...Why is...
'Burning It All Down'? - 6/26/18
Hour 1 Burn the Little House down?...LauraIngalls Wilder is now a racist land grabber...moral scissors to re-edit history? ...What would Mr. Rogers think today?... 'No, I won't be your neighbor'...Are the Iranian people beginning to rise up? 'Death to Palestine' ...Anti-American propaganda no more?...Harvard Study: Asians have terrible personalities?...TheStatue of Liberty weeps? Hour 2 'The Third Door: The Wild Quest To Uncover How The World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers'...Author Alex Banayan joins to share his crazy true stort... how his success started after winning on the game show 'The Price Is Right'...now a Forbes' '30 Under 30'...'What I...
'Iranian Threat Is Obama's Legacy' - 5/9/18
Hour 1 Iranian Parliament chanting death to AmericaThe real Obama Legacy?...'dark cloud'...Congratulations, President Trump: Pulls out of Iran dealheres why the growing conflict with Iran is Obamas true legacy giving Israel to Iran on a platter? ...The Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro joins to discuss US pulling out of Iran nuke deal...addresses SamanthaPowers 'dark cloud'why Israel is smart to strike now instead of waiting until Iran has nukes...President Trump's bravery ...Is the Intellectual dark web driving us to another 'Age of Enlightenment'?... remember that reason is methodology, not a set of principlesanother Ebola outbreak and were definitely not worried Hour...
'Lines Have Been Crossed' - 4/16/18
Hour 1 Fridaynights attack orderremember, Russia will fight us with 1s and 0sThe coming Israeli and Iranian conflict ...emotion over at InfoWars?...Meltdown: Alex Jones is not happy with President Trump over Syria:'He's crapping all over us'...the crocodile tears of Alex Jones ...Prayers for Barbara Bush...Christian infiltration and religious indoctrination with chickens ...Former Disney princess actress Deanna Falchook joins Glenn to discuss how the guilt of abortion has almost ruined her life?...her Disney dream job...didnt know she would be completely devastated right after her decision...how society looks down on motherhood ...moving forward with courage Hour 2 The audacity of believing in...
'Standing for Balance'? (Riaz Patel & Julianne Benzel join Glenn) - 3/20/18
Hour 1 Social media is changing everything about America?...Psychometrics, what is it?...agreeing to be manipulated...Who's responsible for our anger? ...Sen. Mike Lee joins the show to discuss the current state of affairs...Bernie Sanders and Mike and Glenn, strange bedfellows (metaphorically)?...standing against an illegal war...defining a 'declaration of war'?...WSJ: Mike Lee = 'Iranian Helper'?...Why Americans should be calling their senators? ...So sick of the name-calling...To Listen, To Look, To Be Honest, and To Be Wrong? withRiazPatel...Texas vs. D.C. . Weve jumped the sharkpeople dont really think that differentlywe've all been categorizedand pitted against each other Hour 2 Serial bomber strikes again...4th...
March 20th, 2026: U.S. Airpower Is Now Hitting Iran In The Strait & An American Cartel Takeover
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A potential shift from Europe and Japan on securing the Strait of Hormuzbut as allies stop short of specifics, U.S. air power, including A-10 Warthogs, is already striking Iranian assets to reopen the waterway. A bizarre and troubling turn in the cartel war, with a California-born figure now leading Mexicos most dangerous drug empire, complicating any effort to take him down. A new U.S. intelligence assessment is raising eyebrows, suggesting China may not be preparing to invade Taiwanat least not on the timeline many had feared. And in today's Back of the...
March 19th, 2026: Gulf Leaders To Trump: Finish Off Iran & Israel Targets Iranian Energy
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up Gulf nations are sending a clear message to Washington: finish the job against Iran, or risk leaving the region exposed to future attacks. Ill have the details. Later in the show Israeli strikes hit Irans massive South Pars gas field, bringing the fight directly to the countrys energy sector for the first time. Plus a potential standoff on the horizon as Russian ships carrying oil and fuel head toward Cuba, defying U.S. sanctions. And in todays Back of the Brief the White House offers new concessions to end the DHS...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 12th, 2026: Mojtaba Khamenei Issues First Message & Iran Launches Cyberattack on U.S. Company
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Irans new supreme leader breaks his silence. Mojtaba Khamenei issues his first message since taking power after the death of his father, declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and warning that Iran will continue targeting U.S. military bases across the region. The war with Iran may be expanding beyond the battlefield. A major U.S. medical technology company is hit by a suspected Iranian cyberattack that disables thousands of employee phones and laptops, raising concerns that Tehran may be opening a new digital front in the conflict. To listen to the...
March 10th, 2026: Mysterious Iranian Transmission Raises Sleeper Cell Fears & Fuel Depot Strike Causes US-Israel Rift
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. intelligence intercepts encrypted communications believed to originate from Iran that may have been intended for sleeper agents operating overseas, raising concerns that Tehran could be preparing covert retaliation far from the battlefield. What may be the first serious split between Washington and Jerusalem emerges after Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots reportedly went far beyond what U.S. officials expected. NATO air defenses shoot down an Iranian ballistic missile after it enters Turkish airspace, signaling another dangerous escalation in the conflict. In todays Back of the Brieffive members of Irans womens national...
March 9th, 2026: Cracks Inside Irans Regime Are Growing & Russia Supplies Iran With Intelligence
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up a strange apology from Irans president reveals new cracks inside the regime. President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to Gulf neighbors for Iranian missile and drone attacks, but the strikes continued and hardliners quickly pushed back. Later in the show new reports suggest Russia may be providing Iran with intelligence that could help identify targets tied to U.S. forces in the Middle East, raising the possibility that another major American adversary is now indirectly involved in the conflict. Plus President Trump raises the prospect of major political change in Cuba, suggesting the...
PDB Special Bulletin | Mike Baker Explains The Spy Game Behind The Iran War With Mike Slater
Mike Baker joins Mike Slater to discuss the intelligence battle unfolding behind the Iran war. From satellites and signals intercepts to human sources on the ground, Mike explains how modern intelligence gathering helps identify targets, track Iranian military movements, and shape the battlefield.
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PDB Situation Report | March 7th, 2026: Fighter Pilot Breaks Down The First Week Of The Iran Air War
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: One week into the conflict with Iran, the coalition air campaign continues at full intensity as aircraft strike military targets across the country. Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ryan Bodenheimer joins us to explain how these operations are unfolding, what the targets reveal about the strategy, and what the early days of the air war tell us about where the campaign could go next. The war may soon expand beyond the skies. Reports suggest Kurdish forces could engage Iranian troops along the countrys western border, potentially opening a new front in...
March 5th, 2026: Desperate Tehran Seeks Ceasefire & U.S. Opens New Front Against Cartels
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up Iran may be looking for a way out. Reports say Iranian intelligence quietly reached out to the CIA through a third country to explore possible talks about ending the war. But is the White House answering the call? President Trump says it may already be too late for negotiations. Later in the show tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the White House considers deploying U.S. naval escorts to protect oil tankers moving through the critical shipping lane. Plus the United States opens a new front in the...
March 4th, 2026: Iran Chooses A New Supreme Leader & The Limits Of Tehrans War
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iranian clerics have chosen the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead the regime. But even as Tehran projects stability, Ill break down the military math and explain why some hard-liners may be uneasy with what looks like dynastic succession. Spain denies U.S. forces access to key military bases tied to the Iran campaign, exposing cracks inside the Western alliance. Pakistan and Afghanistan trade cross-border strikes for a fifth straight day, raising the risk of further regional instability. Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mara Corina Machado says she...
PDB Special Bulletin | Iranian Leadership In Crisis
In this Special Edition of the PDB, Mike Baker gives an update on the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran as a top Iranian official confirms that the regime has lost control of much of their military.
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February 26th, 2026: Inside Nicols Maduro's Last Days as Venezuela's Leader & CIA Launches Iran Operation
In this episode of The Presidents Daily Brief: First up new reporting reveals how a five-minute phone call between President Trump and Nicols Maduro may have sealed the Venezuelan strongmans fate, as misread intentions helped turn diplomacy into military action and, ultimately, a prison cell. Later in the show amid mounting pressure on Tehran, the CIA launches a rare recruitment push aimed directly at Iranians. Plus the United Kingdom slaps sanctions on nearly 300 Russian-linked entities after an email blunder exposed a network of illicit oil traders tied to Moscows energy and military sectors. And in todays Back of the...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 25th, 2026: Iranian Students Clash With Regime Militias & Moscow Targets Telegram
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Protests erupt across Iran for the fifth straight day as university campuses turn into flashpoints between anti-regime students and pro-government militias. Unlike Januarys market-driven unrest, this new wave appears ideological directly challenging the legitimacy of the regime. The Kremlin may be preparing its biggest digital crackdown yet. Russian security services are floating terrorism allegations against the founder of Telegram, raising the prospect that Moscow could shut down one of the last independent information platforms inside the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 19th, 2026: Russia & China Move Warships Into Iranian Waters & Prince Andrew Arrested
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russian, Chinese, and Iranian warships launch surprise joint naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz including live-fire exercises that temporarily shut down portions of one of the worlds most critical oil chokepoints. A bombshell out of Britain. Former Prince Andrew has reportedly been arrested over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released U.S. Justice Department documents are said to contain communications that could carry national security implications for the United Kingdom. We break down whats known so far. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 11th, 2026: Cartel Drones Breach U.S. Airspace & U.S. Weighs Seizing Iranian Oil
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up cartel-operated drones breach U.S. airspace, triggering an emergency shutdown at El Paso International Airport and forcing the Department of Defense to step in. Well break down what happened, why flights were grounded, and what this signals about evolving threats along the southern border. Later in the show a new report says the White House is considering seizing Iranian oil tankers at sea as part of its pressure campaign against Tehran. Well examine what the administration may be planning, the risks of retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz, and how this...
February 9th, 2026: U.S. Alleges Secret Chinese Nuclear Tests & Iran Talks Breakdown
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up the United States publicly accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests, raising new questions about whether the long-standing taboo on nuclear testing is beginning to erode. We break down whats being alleged, whats disputed, and why the timing matters. Later in the show the latest on talks between the United States and Iran, as President Trump says negotiations were productive, even as Iranian officials publicly push back and insist key differences remain unresolved. Plus more unrest in Pakistan, where authorities arrest four suspects linked to a deadly suicide bombing at...
PDB Situation Report | February 7th, 2026: First U.S.Iran Kinetic Clash & Xi Tightens His Grip
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First upthe United States downs an Iranian drone in international waters, marking the first direct kinetic encounter in what could be a new and far more dangerous phase with Tehran. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, joins us to break down what happened and why this moment matters. Later in the showChinas military faces fresh upheaval as Xi Jinping expands his purge of senior officers, tightening his grip amid growing unease inside the Peoples Liberation Army. Jan Jekielek, senior editor of The Epoch Times, stops...
February 6th, 2026: Iranian Forces Seizes Oil Tankers & More Purges In China
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up Irans Revolutionary Guard seizes two foreign-crewed oil tankers near critical shipping lanes, just days after IRGC gunboats attempted to board a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Later in the show Xi Jinpings military purge deepens as Beijing removes three lawmakers tied to Chinas defense sector following a probe into a top general. Plus on the day the final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia was set to expire, Washington and Moscow signal they may continue observing New START limits anyway. And in todays Back...
February 5th, 2026: Wave of Explosions and Fires Has Iran & Trumps Call With Xi
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up Iran is on edge after a series of explosions and fires erupted across the country within days. Deadly blasts in multiple cities and a massive market fire in Tehran have fueled fear and uncertainty, as many Iranians openly doubt official explanations. Later in the show President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about Ukraine, trade, and Taiwan, as Washington and Beijing prepare for a high-stakes United States state visit to China. Plus more on a deadly insurgency in southwest Pakistan, where security forces used helicopters and drones to...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 4th, 2026: Mystery Russian Cargo Plane Lands In Cuba & Iran-U.S. Talks Set For Oman
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First upa Russian cargo aircraft tied to Moscows defense industry lands at a Cuban military base, raising fresh questions about renewed military coordination between Havana and the Kremlin. The flight is drawing comparisons to the secretive aircraft movements seen just weeks before Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro was taken into custody. Ill walk through what we know and why it matters. Later in the showdespite the shootdown of an Iranian drone just one day earlier, new reporting suggests Washington and Tehran are quietly preparing to resume nuclear talks in Oman. Iran is signaling...
February 4th, 2026: U.S. and Iran Enter Direct Military Contact & Nuclear Arms Treaties Expire
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. forces enter direct military contact with Iran after shooting down an Iranian drone approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier, followed by a second tense encounter in the Strait of Hormuz involving a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel. Ukraine agrees to a new multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and the United States, even as Russia continues to hammer Ukraines energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire, raising new questions about the future of nuclear limits and strategic stability....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 30th, 2026: White House Considers Commando Raids Inside Iran & Putin Pauses Kyiv Attacks At Trump's Request
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Firstthe White House is dramatically expanding its playbook against Iran, with President Trump reportedly considering some of the most aggressive military options in years. The most consequential: the possibility of U.S. special operations raids inside Iranian territory. Well have the details. Later in the showAfter weeks of punishing attacks on Ukraines power grid, Russia has temporarily halted airstrikes on Kyiv at President Trumps urging. But with fighting continuing elsewhere and no ceasefire in place, Ukraine remains deeply skeptical about Moscows intentions. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 27th, 2026: U.S. Armada' Arrives At Irans Doorstep & Leadership Reset in Minneapolis
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We break down the explosive U.S. military buildup around Iran as warships, strike aircraft, and air defenses arrive across the Middle East giving President Trump powerful options on Tehran amid signs Iranian leaders may be signaling a willingness to negotiate rather than confront. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has ignited protests and political backlash after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis ICU nurse by a Border Patrol agent, prompting President Trump to send Border Czar Tom Homan to take charge and reset the federal response amid leadership changes on the...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 22nd, 2026: Israel Braces for Iranian Strike & China Penetrates Taiwans Armed Forces
In this episode of The PDBAfternoonBulletin: Israelraises readiness across its military, operating under the assumption that Iranmay strike. Air forces, missile defenses, and civilian protection systems are placed on heightened alert as Israeli planners prepare for multiple scenarios, including missile and drone attacks. Chinaramps up covert operations against Taiwan, with new reporting revealing deep infiltration inside the islands armed forces, including efforts to recruit and coerce military personnel. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visitinghttps://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube:youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief...
January 22nd, 2026: Trump Announces Major Deal On Greenland & Iran Crackdown Allegations
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces a major shift in U.S. strategy toward Greenland, shelving planned tariffs after high-level talks with NATO leadership. Well walk through what changed in the past twenty-four hours. New reporting alleges severe abuse by Iranian security forces during the regimes crackdown on protesters, including sexual assaults against detainees. Well examine whats being reported and why its drawing international scrutiny. President Trump rolls out a newly announced Board of Peace, revealing who has been invited to participateand why several U.S. allies are already declining to join. And in Todays Back of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 13th, 2026: Trump Speaks Directly To Irans Protesters As Crackdown Grows
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First upPresident Trump issues a direct message to Iranian protesters, urging them to stay in the streets and promising that help is on the way, as pressure mounts on Tehran amid a sweeping crackdown. Later in the showUkraine takes the fight far beyond the front lines, striking Russian oil platforms deep inside areas Moscow once viewed as safe, raising new questions about the wars expanding reach. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visitinghttps://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
January 9th, 2026: Colombian President Backs Down After Call With Trump & Moscow Says No To Peace Again
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First upafter days of heated rhetoric and even talk of military action, tensions between President Trump and Colombia appear to be easing, with the two leaders now planning a White House meeting. Later in the showto the surprise of absolutely no one, Russia rejects the latest peace proposal for Ukraine, dismissing Western security guarantees and hardening its stance against NATO. Plussigns of panic in Tehran, as the Iranian regime shuts down internet access nationwide amid expanding protests. And in todays Back of the BriefPresident Trump proposes a dramatic sixty-six percent hike in...
January 8th, 2026: Trumps Endgame in Venezuela: Forcing Out China, Russia, and Iran & Iranian Protesters Make A Dramatic Plea
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: First upthe Trump administrations endgame in Venezuela is coming into focus, as Washington moves to push rival powers out of the country and reassert U.S. influence over Caracass security services and oil sector. Later in the showdramatic scenes out of Iran, where protesters have reportedly renamed a street after President Trump and issue a stark plea as security forces move to suppress nationwide demonstrations. Plusnew developments in Ukraine peace talks, as Kyiv points to what it calls concrete progress on security guarantees during high-level meetings in Paris. And in todays Back of the...
January 5th, 2026: Inside The Delta Force Raid That Captured Maduro & Iranian Protests Continue To Grow
In this episode of The Presidents Daily Brief: First upremarkable new details are emerging about the operation that captured Nicols Maduro. Covert CIA teams tracked his movements for months, while Delta Force rehearsed the raid on a full-scale replica of his safe houseleaving nothing to chance. Later in the showthings are just getting started for the deposed dictator, as newly unsealed federal charges lay out allegations of narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and weapons offenses tied to Maduros inner circle. Plusnew reports from Iran indicate at least sixteen people have been killed as protests driven by inflation and economic strain spread nationwide...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 30th, 2025: Iranian Unrest Explodes & North Korea Goes Nuclear at Sea
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Pressure is building insideIran, where a collapsing economy has driven protesters into the streets, merchants have shut down key markets, and security forces are struggling to contain growing unrest that is turning increasingly political. Later in the showNorth Koreaunveils what it claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a massive vessel comparable in size to some United States Navy attack subs, raising new questions about Pyongyangs undersea ambitions. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visitinghttps://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this...
December 18th, 2025: China Accused of Accessing Sensitive U.S. Nuclear Research & A European Ukraine Force
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A troubling congressional report reveals Beijing may be quietly tapping into American taxpayer-funded research programs, potentially funneling sensitive nuclear technology to the Chinese military. European leaders discuss a possible multinational force following a ceasefire, as Germanys chancellor suggests Western troops could be authorized to push back Russian forces if necessary. An MIT professor is killed in his Massachusetts home, and Israeli officials are now reviewing intelligence that may point to Iranian involvement. New surveillance footage is released as the manhunt continues in the Brown University shooting, with a person of interest now...
PDB Situation Report | December 13th, 2025: Inside Japans Biggest Military Shift Since World War Two & Irans Student Uprising
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Japans largest military buildup since World War Twois now underway. New reporting reveals a sweeping expansion of missile sites, radar systems, and a major United StatesJapan F-35 base across strategic islands near Taiwan. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us to break down whats happening and why it matters. Irans students are stepping into a dangerous spotlightas unrest builds across the country. Iranian-American scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad joins us with insight into what this moment means for Irans futureand the risks these young protesters are facing. To listen...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 7th, 2025: Iran's Brazen Plot To Assassinate Israel's Top Diplomat In Mexico & Putin Turns To Africa For Fresh Recruits
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: FirstU.S. and Israeli officials say theyve foiled an Iranian plot to assassinate Israels ambassador to Mexico. Its just the latest episode in Irans shadow war on the west, one that now stretches across the globe. Later in the showThe Kremlins war machine is running low on soldiers and now its looking to Africa to fill the gaps. Well examine reports that more than a thousand African fighters are on the frontlines in Ukraine, and what it says about Russias growing desperation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 20th, 2025: Maduros Navy Suffers EMBARASSING Disaster & Houthis Target UN Employees
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: An embarrassing moment for Venezuelas navy as one of its warships partially sinks during training drills off the northern coastjust as President Nicols Maduro orders civilians to prepare for war. Well break down what this says about the regimes military decay and growing desperation. Later in the showthe Houthis are back, and this time theyre targeting the United Nations. The Iranian-backed group detained two dozen U.N. employees and confiscated equipment, part of an escalating campaign of intimidation inside areas they control. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of...
October 9th, 2025: Leaked Doc. Reveals Russias Staggering War Casualties & Trumps Tomahawk Decision
In this episode ofThe Presidents Daily Brief: A leaked document from inside Russias own Defense Ministry reveals staggering battlefield losses in Ukraine and raises new questions about Moscows ability to sustain the war. President Trump says hes sort of made a decision on supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraineeven as the Kremlin ramps up its warnings and threatens retaliation if the plan moves forward. Israels Shin Bet says it has foiled an Iranian weapons smuggling plot into the West Bankthe latest sign of Tehrans continued efforts to arm and fund anti-Israel militants. And in todays Back of the Briefa Florida...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 29th, 2025: Israeli Strikes Decapitate Houthi Government & Trump Approves Massive Missile Sale To Ukraine
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: FirstIsrael is taking the gloves off with the Iranian-back Houthis, unleashing targeted airstrikes on Thursday aimed at eliminating the military and political leadership of the Yemen-based terror group. Later in the showThe Trump administration has approved the sale of thousands of extended-range cruise missiles to Ukraine through NATO partners, marking the first major arms sale of new weapons to the war-torn country since President Trump returned to office. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Pleaseremember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 26th, 2025: 'Very Angry' Trump Lashes Out At Putin After Russian Strikes & Iranian Terror in Australia
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Firstwell begin with an update on the White House's push to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, as President Donald Trump vents his growing frustration with Vladimir Putin, who he accused of undermining diplomatic efforts with his relentless aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. Later in the showAustralian leaders cut off diplomatic relations with Iran, expelling the Islamic regimes ambassador and designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. The move follows allegations that Iran directed two antisemitic attacks against the local Jewish community, including the firebombing of a synagogue. To...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 25th, 2025: Iran's Supreme Leader Sends Warning To Donald Trump & Israel Retaliates Against The Houthis
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: FirstIrans supreme leader has fired off a warning to President Donald Trump, dismissing any possibility of direct talks with the US. But behind the scenes, it appears the Islamic regime may finally be prepared to back down on their uranium enrichment program. Later in the showIsrael unleashes a wave of airstrikes against the Houthi militants in Yemen after coming under repeated attacks in recent days by the Iranian-backed terror group. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Pleaseremember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 18th, 2025: Graham Threatens Russia With State Sponsor Of Terrorism Label & Iran's Subversive Sabotage Campaign Inside Israel
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: FirstU.S. Senator Lindsey Grahamthreatens bipartisan legislation designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorismover the Putin regimes mass abduction of Ukrainian children. Later in the showofficials in Jerusalem are sounding the alarm on efforts by the Iranian regime to recruit Israeli citizens for acts of sabotageand assassination plots. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Pleaseremember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief. YouTube:youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Beam: Visithttps://shopbeam.com/MIKEand use code...
August 13th, 2025: How Mossad Used Iranian Spies To Sabotage Tehrans Defenses & Europes Arms Race
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New details on one of Israels boldest covert missionsMossad recruiting Iranian dissidents to cripple Tehrans air defenses and even pinpoint nuclear scientists bedrooms for precision strikes. Europe is racing to arm itself, with defense plants growing three times faster than before the war in Ukraine. The latest in the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement, as National Guard troops arrive and the citys police come under White House control. And in todays Back of the BriefAustralias plan to recognize a Palestinian state hits a snag, as the opposition vows to reverse course....
PDB Situation Report | August 9th, 2025: Why China's Economy is Worse Than You Think & Iranian Executions Raise Alarm Bells
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Chinas economy is facing a crisis of its own making. Overproduction, collapsing prices, and shrinking export markets are triggering what experts call a doom loop. Author Gordon Chang joins us to explain why Beijing may have no way out. Irans regime launches a brutal crackdown following its war with Israel. Human rights groups say the Islamic Republic is rushing executions and using sham trials to crush dissent. Well speak with Alireza Jafarzadeh from the National Council of Resistance of Iran for an inside look at whats happening. To listen to the show...
August 6th, 2025: Iranian Nuclear Scientists Busted in Covert Russia Visit & Putins Secret Daughter Blasts Dad
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iranian nuclear scientists reportedly paid a secret visit to Russian weapons research labs, raising red flags across Western intelligence agencies. Russia says it will no longer abide by a key missile treaty, deepening the collapse of Cold War-era arms control frameworks. North Korean spies are infiltrating Western companies by posing as remote IT workers, according to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. And in todays Back of the BriefVladimir Putins alleged secret daughter publicly turns against him, accusing the Russian president of destroying her life and supporting Ukraine instead. To listen to the show ad-free,...
PDB Situation Report | August 1st, 2025: Raymond Ibrahims Warning About Islam & Pressure Mounts On Israel
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We step back from battlefield updates to examine the militant ideology driving groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Author and Islamic scholar Raymond Ibrahim joins us to break down how theology and history shape their violent worldview. Later in the show, pressure grows on Israel as several Western governments announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to analyze this diplomatic shift and what it could mean for the war in Gaza. TriTails Premium Beef: Visithttps://trybeef.com/pdb& get 2 Free Flat...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 1st, 2025: Trump Redeploys Nuclear Submarines After Russian Threat & Irans Plot To Kill US Citizens
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: FirstPresident Donald Trump redeploys two American nuclear submarines following threats made by a close confidant of Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Germany fast-tracks the delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine as Russia intensifies their airstrikes on the war-torn nation. Later in the showthe U.S. and more than a dozen allies are sounding the alarm on the Iranian regimes campaign to kidnap and kill people in Western countries, including dissidents, journalists and political figures. Well have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Pleaseremember...
July 17th, 2025: Iranian Nationals Busted Sneaking Across U.S. Border & North Koreas War Role
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Federal agents arrest five Iranian nationals attempting to cross into the U.S. from Canada, raising fears of terror threats along the northern border. Japan sounds the alarm about shifting power in the Pacific, warning that China, Russia, and North Korea now pose the greatest regional threat since World War II. North Korea is reportedly supplying up to 40% of Russias ammunition for the war in Ukraineand new intelligence suggests manpower may be next. In todays Back of the Brief: A U.S.-backed humanitarian group delivering aid in Gaza is being smeared by Hamas...
July 11th, 2025: Report: Iran's Uranium Stockpiles Survived US Strikes & Iranians Raise $40 Million To Assassinate Trump
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Firstan Israeli intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that some of Irans underground stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uraniumsurvived last months bombing campaign by the US. Well have the details. Later in the showPresident Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both say they are very close to securing a ceasefire in Gaza, as Hamas tentatively agrees to release 10 hostages as part of the talks. But key sticking points remain, and Israeli officials caution theres no guarantee of a breakthrough. Plusthe UK and France agree to a first-ever nuclear weapons pact, which would...
July 2nd, 2025: Iranian Hackers Claim They've Breached Trumps Inner Circle & Hamas Bounties On Aid Workers
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached Trumps inner circle againand theyre threatening to release a new trove of stolen emails. A prominent aid organization says Hamas is placing bounties on humanitarian workers in Gaza, including Americans. Mexican authorities uncover twenty mutilated bodies in a region engulfed by infighting between rival Sinaloa cartel factions. And in todays Back of the BriefNorth Korean IT workers infiltrate major U.S. companies as part of a massive fraud scheme to fund Kim Jong Uns regime. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 1st, 2025: Iranian Spy Caught Plotting Attacks on Jews in Europe& Russia Claims A Major Victory In Eastern Ukraine
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Firsta Danish national of Afghan origin has been arrested on suspicion of spying on behalf of the Iranian regime, collecting information on Jewish sites and prominent individuals in Germany in preparation for potential terror attacks. Later in the showdespite Moscows largely stalled summer offensive, a Kremlin-backed official is claiming that Russian forces have now seized complete control of Ukraines eastern Luhansk region, which would mark Russias first complete regional occupation since the full-scale invasion began more than three years ago. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily...
June 25th, 2025: Iran Announces Restart To Nuclear Program & Terror Suspects Arrested in U.S.
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Irans top nuclear official says the regime is already rebuilding its enrichment program, despite a fragile ceasefire with Israel. A senior Israeli official confirms direct talks with Syriahinting Damascus could be next to join the Abraham Accords. President Trump attends the NATO summit in the Netherlands, as alliance leaders warn of a growing threat from Chinas military buildup. And in todays Back of the Brief: ICE arrests 11 Iranian migrants across the U.S., including a former Revolutionary Guard sniper and a man with ties to Hezbollah. Officials warn of possible sleeper cells. To...
PDB Situation Report | June 21st, 2025: Does Israel Really Need U.S. Involvement In Iran? & The Islamic Regime Teeters
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Israeli warplanes continue to dominate Iranian airspace as the conflict grinds on. Tehran is vowing to fight until the end, but Israel appears to have the upper hand. Retired IDF Major General Yaakov Amidror joins us with insight into how Israel pulled this offand what comes next. Later in the show: With the regime teetering, could this be the moment Iranians finally overthrow the mullahs? Former Senator Robert Torricelli shares his perspective on the future of Iran and the Wests role in shaping what comes next. To listen to the show ad-free,...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 17th, 2025: Trump Breaks With His Cabinet On Iranian Nuclear Program& China's Alleged Plot To Influence The 2020 Presidential Election
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, as the war between Israel and Iran escalates, President Donald Trump abruptly ditched the G7 Summit in Canada to rush back to Washington for a meeting with his national security team. The conflict, now entering its fifth day, is exposing some rifts within the presidents cabinet regarding the intelligence that prompted Israel to strike. Later in the showFBI Director Kash Patel turns over a newly declassified intelligence report to Congress regarding an alleged plot by the Chinese to tip the scales of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.The scheme reportedly involved using mass-produced...
PDB Weekend Report | June 15th, 2025: How Israel Thwarted a Deadlier Iranian Retaliation & Trumps Role in Deceiving Iran Revealed
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief Weekend Edition:
Iran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel, but newly uncovered details reveal the attack could have been far more devastating.
Then, the backstory of how Israeland the United Statespulled off a high-stakes deception campaign to keep Iran in the dark about the timing of the Israeli operation.
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May 22nd, 2025: Leaked Intel: Israel Poised To Strike Irans Nuclear Sites & Ukrainian Official Assassinated
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Startling new intelligence suggests Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the U.S. pursues diplomacy with Tehran. A gruesome discovery in Mexicoauthorities uncover a suspected cartel death camp where victims were tortured, incinerated, and buried. A political assassination in SpainA former Ukrainian official with ties to the pro-Russian regime is gunned down outside an American school in Madrid. And in todays Back of the Brief: Canada is in talks to join President Trumps Golden Dome missile defense system. Well explore what that means for North American security. To listen to...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 14th, 2025: Revealed: The Surprising Intel That Led Trump To End The Houthi War& Macron Floats Deploying France's Nuclear Deterrent Across Europe
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, well revisit the recent ceasefire struck between the Trump administration and Iranian-backed Houthis, and the critical intelligence that led the White House to cut the bombing campaign against the terror group short. Later in the showamid ongoing concerns about Russian aggression and whether the EU can rely on the U.S. as a military deterrent, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is open to deploying his country's nuclear weapons to other European countries. Well have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com....
May 13th, 2025: Satellite Intel Uncovers Irans Secret Nuclear Facility & Zelensky-Putin Meeting?
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Alarming new satellite images and opposition intel reveal what may be a secret Iranian nuclear weapons site, tied to long-range missile development. Possible peace talks between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin are being arranged in Turkey, with President Trump hinting he may attend during his Middle East visit. The Kurdish PKK announces it will disband and disarm, bringing an end to one of the worlds longest-running insurgencies. And in todays Back of the Brief: High-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations conclude with no breakthroughbut both sides agree to keep talking. To listen...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 12th, 2025: US-China Agree To Slash Tariffs In Major Trade Breakthrough & White House Secures Release Of American-Israeli Hostage From Hamas Captivity
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well begin today with a surprise breakthrough regarding U.S.-China relations, as the two global economic powers agree to substantially roll back tariffs on each others goods for 90-days and remove most economic barriers as part of a deal to defuse the trade war. Later in the showHamas unconditionally released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza on Monday, following direct talks between the Iranian-backed terror group and the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed...
May 9th, 2025: Putin Embraces China's Xi, Violates His Own 'Victory Day' Ceasefire & India Trades Blows With Pakistan In Another Dangerous Escalation
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: First, Vladimir Putin violates his own unilateral ceasefire with a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Russian strongman met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro in Moscow ahead of his big Victory Day celebrations. Later in the showmilitary tensions escalate between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, as both sides accuse each other of launching drone and missile attacks. PlusIsraeli leaders say they are prepared to defend themselves without American support against the Iranian-backed Houthis, in the wake of the Trump administrations surprise ceasefire with the terror group. In...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 6th, 2025: Ex-CIA Chief: Biden Armed Ukraine to BleedNot to Win & Israel Takes The Gloves Off Against Yemen's Houthis
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, a veteran CIA station chief just offered some harsh criticism for the former Biden administration regarding the war in Ukraine, saying the former president sorely miscalculated with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, giving Kyiv enough weapons to bleed but not to win. The result, he says, was condemning Ukraine to fighting a drawn out, meat grinder war with no end in sight. Later in the showIsrael is taking the gloves off with the Iranian-back Houthis, unleashing a second wave of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday, including a strike on the...
May 5th, 2025: Chinas Silent Retreat: Beijing Backpedals On U.S. Tariffs & U.S. Approves Ukraine F-16 Deal
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China quietly exempts over $40 billion worth of U.S. goods from tariffs, a major shift in its trade war strategy as economic strain mounts. A Houthi missile lands near Israels Ben Gurion airport, marking one of the groups boldest strikes to date. The Trump administration deepens support for Ukraine with a $310 million F-16 training and support package. And in todays Back of the BriefUK counter-terror police arrest five Iranian nationals suspected of plotting an attack on British soil. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 18th, 2025: US Accuses China Of Aiding Houthi Attacks & Rubio Threatens To Abandon Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well start things off with China, as reports emerge that a satellite company with links to the CCP has been helping the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen target vessels in the Red Sea. Later in the showSecretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may walk away from peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine if significant progress is not made in the coming days. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief....
April 15th, 2025: Iranian Leaders Drop The Mask: We Want the Bomb & Israels Veterans Demand Peace
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talksbut at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb. Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabias ambitions to develop atomic energy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home. Thousands of Israeli veterans, Mossad operatives, and elite paratroopers are calling for an end to the Gaza wareven if it...
April 14th, 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs & American And Iranian Officials Meet Face-To-Face
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with Chinaat least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs. American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting constructive, raising hopes for a potential thaw in relations. President Trump unveils his plan to buy Greenland. Theres no invasion involvedbut there might be a multi-billion-dollar offer. And in todays Back of the Brief: President Trump gives the Pentagon expanded...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 7th, 2025: Revealed: How A Reporter Was Added To Yemen War Chat On Signal & Iran-Backed Militias Back Down
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New details emerge about how Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg ended up in a Signal group chat where Trump officials discussed military strikes in Yementracing back to a simple contact mix-up and a campaign-era email. Several powerful Iranian-backed militias in Iraq signal a willingness to disarm for the first time, in a potential effort to avoid direct confrontation with the Trump administration. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 24th, 2025: Trump Rushes Additional Destroyers To The Border & Key Houthi Leaders Killed In U.S. Airstrikes
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the Trump administration deploys a second U.S. warship to patrol the waters around the U.S.-Mexico border in a bid to further curb illegal migration and drug smuggling. Later in the show, as the American bombing campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen continues into its second week, U.S. officials reveal they have taken out "key Houthi leadership," including the terror group's head missileer. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 13th, 2025: Putin Pours Cold Water On Ceasefire Hopes & Houthis Threaten To Resume Attacks On Israeli Vessels
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, U.S. officials have arrived in Moscow to try and sell the Kremlin on a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is already pushing back on the proposal, saying it does not go far enough. Later in the show, as the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen once again threaten to resume attacks on Israeli vessels operating in Mideast waters, the group is taking heightened measures to safeguard their leader from suffering the same fate as the chiefs of Hezbollah and Hamas. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 5th, 2025: The US 'Reclaims' The Panama Canal & White House Designates Yemen's Houthis A Foreign Terrorist Organization
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We'll kick things off with President Trump's address to Congress last night, where he declared that the U.S. is "reclaiming the Panama Canal." His statement comes as we learn that asset manager BlackRock has struck a billion dollar deal to place the canal's ports under U.S. control. Later in the show, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration has officially designated the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization, reimposing a label that former President Joe Biden had lifted. To listen to the show ad-free, become...
March 5th, 2025: Food, Cars & Tech: Here's What You'll Pay More For Under The New Tariffs & The Unlikely Iran Deal Broker
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: New tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China just went into effectso what does that mean for your wallet? Well break down where you can expect to pay more as the effects start hitting. A major curveball in Middle Eastern relationsreports say the U.S. could turn to Russia to help broker a new Iranian nuclear deal. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is committing $100 billion to expand chip production in the U.S. Its a huge investment with major implications for both the economy and national security. And in todays Back of the Briefas protests flare up...
PDB Situation Report | February 1st, 2025: Is Iran Setting A Trump Trap? & Americas Own Iron Dome System
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Iranian leaders are reportedly instructing their proxy forces to hold back, fearing they may provoke President Donald Trump. Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies joins us to analyze Tehrans strategy. President Trump has signed new executive orders calling for a multilayered homeland air defense system, including space-based interceptors. Brandon Weichert, author ofWinning Space: How America Remains a Superpower, breaks down the technology behind what some are calling "Americas Iron Dome." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to...
January 24th, 2025: Russian Spy Ship Taunts Britain & Trump Floats New Iranian Nuclear Deal
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: We'll kick things off in Europe, where threats to the continent's critical undersea cables are intensifying, as Britian warns that a Russian spy ship recently passed by the English coast for the second time in three months. Later in the show: Trump sets his sights on Iran, tapping Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to lead efforts to rein in Tehrans expanding nuclear program, while suggesting he is open to brokering a new nuclear deal. Plus, Syrias new rebel led government is reportedly incorporating Islamic law into their new administration, raising concerns about their...
January 10th, 2025: Iranian General Accuses Russia of Betrayal & Maduros Protest Problem
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: A top Iranian General accuses Russia of betrayal, alleging their jets bombed empty deserts while claiming strikes on Syrian rebels. The U.S. Military launches its first strikes of the year against Houthi targets in Yemen, focusing on an underground weapons storage facility. In Venezuela, opposition leaders rally for mass protests as Nicols Maduro prepares for his third-term inauguration. And in todays Back of the Brief: Mexicos President pushes back against President Trumps proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 7th, 2025: Will Trump Strike Iran's Nuclear Program? & Biden Frees Gitmo Prisoners For Resettlement In Oman
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, well look at Donald Trumps plans for the Iranian regime, as Israeli officials say they are confidant the president-elect will back an IDF strike on Irans nuclear facilities, or even mount his own preemptive strike when he returns to office. Then, the Biden administration has announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Baymilitary prison to Oman for resettlement, including two prisoners who served as bodyguards for Osama bin Laden. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 18th, 2024: Syrian Rebels Disband & Iranian Nationals Charged Over Deadly Jordan Drone Strike
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, the leader of the rebel opposition that overthrew Syrias Assad regime has announced plans to disband their militant militias and form a new national army, as they work to consolidate their power and distance themselves from their radical past. Then, the U.S. Justice Department has charged two Iranian nationals in connection with a fatal drone strike in Jordan earlier this year that killed three U.S. service members and injured dozens. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed...
December 16th, 2024: Will Iran Be The Next To Fall? & Irans Drone Motherships Revealed
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Why the Iranian regime may be the next to collapse as its key ally Hezbollah faces devastating leadership losses and Assads fall leaves Tehrans influence in jeopardy. New satellite images reveal Irans so-called "drone motherships"and thankfully, theyre far from the East Coast. Political chaos in South Korea as the parliament votes to impeach the defiant president after his failed martial law stunt. And in todaysBack of the Brief, the latest on the destructive wildfire in Malibu, where firefighters are still struggling to contain the blaze. To listen to the show ad-free, become a...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 11th, 2024: Iranian Drones Over New Jersey? & Israeli Forces Advance Into Syria
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, we begin with a mystery in the skies of New Jersey, where frustration is mounting among local officials regarding a deluge of drone sightings across the Garden State that have spooked residents and flummoxed federal agencies. One Congressman claims the mystery drones are of Iranian origin. Then, for the first time in 50 years, Israel has deployed ground troops into Syria beyond a demilitarized buffer zone in an attempt to protect their border region from extremist threats. Well discuss the implications, as well as the latest updates on Israels air campaign in...
PDB Situation Report | December 7th, 2024: Will Assad Survive in Syria? & Iranian Hackers Target Kash Patel
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The Assad regime in Syria faces a growing challenge as rebel forces push southward. Brian Carter from the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute joins us to analyze the latest developments. Iranian hackers escalate their cyberattacks, reportedly breaching high-profile targets, including the president-elect's FBI nominee, Kash Patel. Former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric ONeill shares insights into what this means for national security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 6th, 2024: Architect of Syria Uprising Breaks His Silence & Islamic State Terror Attack Thwarted In Germany
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well begin in Syria, where the leader of the Islamic rebel insurgents has spoken publicly for the first time, vowing to overthrow the regime of Bashar al-Assad and push out Iranian and Russian interests as his fighters inch closer to Damascus. Then, well look at the renewed threat Islamic terrorism poses to Europe, as intelligence authorities in Germany thwart an Islamic State inspired lone wolf terrorist attack targeting a popular Christmas market. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you...
December 6th, 2024: Ukraine Opens Talks With Trump To End War, Hezbollah Joins Syrian Civil War, & Moscow's Billion-Dollar Money-Laundering Network
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: First, senior members of the incoming Trump administration have begun holding high level talks with leaders from Kyiv, seeking to narrow large differences in their visions for how to bring the war in Ukraine to a close ahead of Trumps return to the White House in January. Later in the show, Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants have declared their intention to fight against rebel insurgents in Syria on behalf of the Assad regime, as Israel warns that the regimes defenses are at risk of collapse. Plus, authorities in the U.K. have taken down a sprawling...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 2nd, 2024: Biden's Sweeping Pardon For Hunter & Iranian-Backed Iraqi Militias Join The Fight In Syria
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, after a long legal odyssey, President Joe Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a full and unconditional presidential pardon, insulating him from facing justice for crimes dating back a decade. Then, an update on the intensifying fight in Syria, where Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have crossed into Syria to aid forces of the Assad regime, as they attempt to mount a counteroffensive against rebel groups who seized control of Aleppo last week. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if...
November 27th, 2024: Israel-Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire, Russia Schemes With The Houthis, & Pakistan On The Brink
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Well start things off in the Middle East, where in a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal that negotiators hope will bring a permanent end to the conflict after more than a year of fighting. Later, the Kremlin is engaged in another scheme to lure foreigners into fighting in the war in Ukraine, this time partnering with the Iranian-backed Houthis to traffic Yemeni citizens into Russia. Plus, Pakistan is teetering on the brink, as deadly clashes between police and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 22nd, 2024: Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Divides Europe & Iran Accelerates Nuclear Enrichment
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Europe is divided over the International Criminal Courts decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, with some, including the UK, indicating they could apprehend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on their soil. Then, the Iranian regime has vowed to substantially increase their uranium enrichment program and install new and advanced centrifuges at their nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear watchdog censured Tehran for their lack of cooperation on nuclear oversight. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 15th, 2024: Israel Destroys Iran's Secret Nuclear Site & Tehran Promises Not To Assassinate Trump
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, in some embarrassing news for the mullahs in Iran, a bombshell report reveals that Israel managed to take out a secret Iranian nuclear research facility during their retaliation against the Islamic regime in late October. Then, we are learning that in the month leading up to the U.S. presidential election, Iranian officials gave written assurances to the Biden administration that they would not target Donald Trump for assassination. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
November 14th, 2024: Iran Backs Down, CIA Official Arrested Over Leak, & Ukrainian Car Bomb in Crimea
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Significant news out of the Middle East as Iranian sources reveal the regime is holding off on a military response to Israel, awaiting potential negotiations with President Trump. A major update on the White House leak involving Israeli plans to strike Iran, with a CIA official now under arrest in connection with the intelligence breach. Reports from Ukrainian sources on a car bomb attack in Crimea, allegedly orchestrated by Ukrainian security services, which targeted and killed a high-ranking Russian naval officer accused of war crimes. And in todays Back of the Brief: President-elect...
November 11th, 2024: Iranian Operative Targets Trump, Qatar Moves Against Hamas, & Ukraines Largest Attack on Moscow
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Federal prosecutors reveal a chilling plot involving an Iranian operative with alleged ties to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeting President-elect Donald Trump for assassination. Qatar agrees to expel Hamas leaders after U.S. pressure, opening possibilities for a ceasefire and hostage release amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ukraine launches its largest assault on Moscow since the war began, sending a wave of 34 drones toward the Russian capital. And in todays Back of the Brief: Mexicos migrant caravan heading to the U.S. has reportedly halved in size, as travelers reassess their chances of reaching...
November 4th, 2024: Daring Israeli Raid, Iranian Nuclear Claims, & Biden Pressured on Poland
In this episode ofThe Presidents Daily Brief: We start with new details about a daring Israeli raid in northern Lebanon, where elite commandos captured a key Hezbollah operative, sparking outrage among Lebanese officials. Well break down the details and the potential ramifications. Then, Irans supreme leader issues fresh threats against the U.S. and Israel, declaring Irans capability to build nuclear weapons and warning of a tooth-breaking response to recent Israeli airstrikes. Next, bipartisan leaders in Washington are pressing President Biden to greenlight a plan for NATO ally Poland to extend its air defense into Ukraine, potentially shielding Ukrainian skies from...
PDB Situation Report | November 2, 2024: Israel Crushes Iranian Missile Production & Americas Quiet Amnesty
In this episode of PDB Situation Report: Israels latest retaliatory strike against Iran, examining its impact on Irans war capabilities and support for proxies across the region, with insights from intelligence analyst and weapons expert Ryan McBeth. The House Judiciary Committees new report uncovering a potential "Quiet Amnesty" for nearly 1 million illegal migrants, allowing indefinite stays in the U.S. Resident Fellow for Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Art Arthur, joins us to break it down. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to...
October 28th, 2024: Israels Strike on Iran, Chinas Taiwan Threat, & Talibans New Rules for Women
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel strikes back: In response to Iran's October 1st missile assault, Israeli fighter jets have launched a major air campaign into Iranian territory, targeting key defense locations. We break down the targets and Israels strategic aims. Chinas warning to the U.S.: Beijing has issued a stern statement following Washingtons approval of a significant arms sale to Taiwan, which includes surface-to-air missiles for the first time. What could this mean for U.S.-China relations and the future of Taiwan? Afghanistans grim reality: The Taliban has instituted a harsh new rule banning adult women from...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 23rd, 2024: White House Denies Iranian Link To Israeli Intel Leak & Putin Hosts Landmark BRICS Summit
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update on the leak of classified intelligence detailing Israel's plans to strike Iran, as the White House denies reports they are investigating a Pentagon staffer linked to Iranian influence operations. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a landmark summit for the BRICS bloc of developing economies in the east, a meeting he hopes will serve as a rallying point to strengthen opposition to the west amid his ongoing war on Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe...
October 23rd, 2024: Israels Victory in Lebanon, Iranian Assassination Plot, & Ukraines Population Crisis
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An update on Israels ongoing offensive in Lebanon, where the IDFs regional commander claims victory over Hezbollah forces in every region theyve operated. Federal prosecutors charge a senior Iranian military official and three others linked to Irans government with plotting to assassinate an Iranian American author on U.S. soil. The devastating toll of the war in Ukraine is highlighted in a new UN report, showing a population drop of roughly 10 million since Russias invasion in 2014. And in todays Back of the Brief: A deadly case of mistaken identity in Sudan,...
October 22nd, 2024: How the IDF Flushed Out Sinwar, Iranian Spy Ring Exposed, & Chaos in Cuba
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: For nine months, Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly October 7 attacks, evaded capture in Gazas vast tunnel network. Today, we reveal how Israeli forces finally flushed him out and the military tactics behind it. Israeli authorities arrest seven citizens for leaking military secrets to Iran, dismantling a spy ring that had been active for two years. Cuba faces growing political unrest as Hurricane Oscar's aftermath leaves the island in days of blackouts. And in todays Back of the Brief, tensions flare during King Charless visit to Australia as an Indigenous lawmaker...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 15th, 2024: White House Leaks Israel's Retaliation Plans & Warning Shots Fired On The Korean Peninsula
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, an update on our coverage of Israels looming retaliation against Iran. Leaks from the Biden administration suggest Israel will forgo hitting Irans oil sites and limit their retaliation to targeted strikes against Iranian military interests. Then, South Korea has fired warning shots at the North after the hermit kingdom blew up two cross-border roads connecting the countries, a significant escalation that has the region on edge. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 11th, 2024: Top Iranian General Arrested? & Putin's Partnership With Tehran
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well begin with the ongoing internal turmoil gripping Iran, as reports emerge that the head of the IRGCs elite Quds Force has been detained over suspicions of involvement in Israels infiltration of Hezbollah. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putin is cementing Moscows close military and economic ties with Iran, meeting with the Islamic regimes new president for the first time Friday, while promising to create a "new world order" of allies to counter the west. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe...
October 11th, 2024: Gulf States Fear Oil Crisis, Russia Suffers Bloodiest Month In Ukraine War, & CBS Under Fire For Anti-Jewish Bias
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: We'll start things off in the Middle East, where leaders from the Gulf states are lobbying the Biden administration to prevent Israel from striking Iranian oil sites, fearing such a retaliation will open up their own oil facilities to attacks by Iranian proxies. Later in the program, the Biden administration is looking to leverage Israels success in degrading Hezbollah to sever the groups hold over the Lebanese government, pushing for the election of a new president. Then, despite making territorial gains, Russian losses are piling up in eastern Ukraine, which just saw the...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 7th, 2024: Is Hezbollah's New Leader Dead? & Putin's 'Merchant of Death' Returns
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, well have the latest out of the Middle East, as Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah escalates their rocket attacks on Israeli cities, and speculations mount over the fate of the potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Then, Russian President Vladimir Putins so called Merchant of Death is getting back into the arms trade, brokering a weapons deal with the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
October 7th, 2024: Terror Rampage Anniversary, Iranian Assassinations, & UKs Island Controversy
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas's deadly terror rampage across southern Israel. We revisit that fateful day and examine how the situation has evolved over the past year. Later in the program, we dive into a new Reuters investigation exposing Tehran's campaign of targeted hits and kidnappings in the West33 assassination or abduction attempts linked to Iran since 2020, targeting Israeli and Western figures in Europe and the U.S. Then, we turn our attention to the Indian Ocean, where the United Kingdom's decision to cede sovereignty over a small cluster of islands...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 4th, 2024: Israel Targets Hezbollah's Remaining Leaders & The West Strikes Back Against Houthis
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We'll begin with Israels ongoing operations inside Lebanon, where reports indicate the likely successor to deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may have been taken out in a massive airstrike. Then, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants have reengaged in their campaign of terror in the Red Sea, prompting the US and UK to hit Houthi strongholds in Yemen with a wave of targeted airstrikes on Friday. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 3rd, 2024: Israel Strikes Iranian Interests In Syria & IG Report Spotlights Biden's Border Blunders
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, several updates out of the Middle East, where Israel has stepped up their targeting of Iranian interests in Syria, as fighting inside Lebanon intensifies between Hezbollah and the IDF. We are also learning that the right-hand man of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Then, well look at a troubling report from the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security, which found that the Biden administration has been releasing noncitizens without identification into the US and letting them fly domestically, all without conducting comprehensive security screenings. To...
October 3rd, 2024: Iran's Paranoia Over Israeli Infiltration, Putin Turns To Criminals To Replenish Ranks, & Hamas Claims Credit For Tel Aviv Attack
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: A look inside the Iranian regime, which has been left in a state of paranoia over possible infiltration of senior government ranks following Israels assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last Friday. As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving to bolster his militarys ranks, ordering a new wave of conscriptions and granting immunity to criminals willing to deploy to the front lines. An update on the mounting legal woes of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as prosecutors signal they intend to bring additional federal corruption charges against...
October 2nd, 2024: Missile Barrage on Israel, Jaffa Terror Attack, & Strikes on US Ports
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran launches a major missile barrage against Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollahs leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Well break down the details of the attack and explore Israels possible responses. A deadly terror attack strikes the city of Jaffa, where gunmen killed six and injured nine. Well provide updates and discuss the broader implications. A shocking revelation from Irans former president: the head of an Iranian secret service unit, tasked with targeting Mossad agents, was actually an Israeli spy. Well explore the fallout from this stunning admission. In todays Back of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 30th, 2024: Israel Launches Raids Into Lebanon & Houthi Attacks Provoke Retaliatory Strikes
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First, Israeli special forces have begun launching limited covert raids into Lebanon to probe Hezbollahs capabilities, as the IDF prepares for an imminent ground invasion across their northern border. Then, as operations continue in Lebanon, Israel is also setting their sights on the Iranian-backed Houthi militants of Yemen, hitting the terror group with their largest airstrike of the war in response to the targeting of Tel-Aviv with a ballistic missile. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this...
PDB Special Bulletin | September 28th, 2024: Hezbollah Chief Killed in Beirut
In this PDB Special Bulletin, Mike reports on the death of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 27th, 2024: Was Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah Killed? & US Puts Bounty On Iranian Assassin
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We start off with news that Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, was the target of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday afternoon. His fate is still uncertain. As Iranian proxies in the Middle East join Hezbollah in their attacks on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a fiery address to the UN General Assembly on Friday condemning Tehrans campaign of destabilization, and calling for a renewal of sanctions on the Islamic regime. The Biden administration has put a $20 million dollar bounty on a member of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for...
September 26th, 2024: Hezbollah Missiles Target Tel Aviv, Russias Covert Drone Program, & Iranian Cyber Warfare
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: A significant escalation of hostilities in Northern Israel as Hezbollah reportedly fires a ballistic missile at the Tel Aviv-area headquarters of Israel's spy agency, Mossad. This marks the first-ever missile attack on the country's commercial capital. Alarming reports suggest Russia is collaborating with China to develop long-range attack drones for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Documents reviewed by Reuters point to this covert weapons program enhancing Russias military capabilities. Swedens security service accuses Iranian intelligence of orchestrating a cyber-attack that led to 15,000 revenge messages being sent after Quran-burning protests in the country....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 23rd, 2024: Routh's Chilling Confession Letter & Israel Takes The Gloves Off Against Hezbollah
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well start things off with former President Donald Trumps latest would-be assassin, as reports emerge that he stalked Trump for roughly a month and wrote a letter detailing his intention to assassinate Trump before attempting to shoot him at his West Palm Beach golf club on September 15th. Then, well turn our attention back to the latest news out of Lebanon, where Israel has dramatically expanded their aerial attacks on Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, striking at least 800 Hezbollah targets on Monday in the single deadliest day of fighting between the group and Israel...
September 20th, 2024: Iran's Plot To Assassinate Israel's Leaders, Hezbollah Vows Revenge Over 'Act Of War', & NYC's Migrant Brothel
In this episode ofThe President's Daily Brief: Israeli intelligence officials announced they recently thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate senior leaders in Jerusalem, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, using an Israeli businessman recruited by Iranian operatives. An update on the fallout from Israels alleged covert attacks inside Lebanon this week, which Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah is calling an act of war. The U.S. announced a wave of new sanctions against a network of Russian and North Korean entities, which they allege are part of a scheme to enable payments between Moscow and Pyongyang in support...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 18th, 2024: Second Wave Of Exploding Devices Hits Hezbollah & Election Officials Targeted Across 15 States
In this episode ofThe PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Well start things off with an update out of Lebanon, where thousands of walkie-talkies carried by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants exploded across the country on Wednesday, in what appears to be a second wave of covert attacks against Hezbollah by Israel. Then, well turn stateside, where the FBI has launched an investigation after election officials in some 15 states received suspicious packages, including one labeled, quote, "U.S. Traitor Elimination Army." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member ofThe Presidents Daily Briefby visitingPDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
September 13th, 2024: Iran Outsourcing Assassinations, Israeli Commandos Raid Secret Iranian Missile Facility, & North Korea's Nuclear Expansion
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran is reportedly outsourcing their assassination and abduction operations to international criminal organizations, including the Hells Angels gang, narco-traffickers, and the Russian mafia. An elite Israel Defense Forces unit recently conducted a rare ground raid in Syria, destroying an underground precision missile factory linked to Iran and Hezbollah. An update out of Ukraine, where Russian artillery shelling killed three Red Cross workers on Thursday. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization warns that Ukraine could face a major humanitarian crisis as they stare down their third winter of war. In our 'Back of the...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 28th, 2024: Israel Strikes Iran's 'Eastern Front' In West Bank & ISIS Thwarted In Las Vegas
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israel has launched a major operation across a large swath of the West Bank targeting Iranian-linked terrorist infrastructure, as officials warn the Islamic regime is working to establish an eastern front against Israel in the region. Disturbing news out of Las Vegas, as we learn that a teenager accused of links to the Islamic State was building bombs in his room and was planning a terror attack on the city, possibly at a school. To listen to the show ad-free, becomea premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please...
PDB Situation Report | August 17, 2024: Iran Hacks the Trump Campaign & Tehran's Internal Struggles
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start with a closer look at the recent hack on Donald Trump's Presidential campaign, with Iran as the prime suspect. Author Brandon Weichert joins us to shed more light on the hacking scheme and Iran's efforts to attack the US in cyberspace. Then, as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, well explore whats happening inside Iran. Well be joined by Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, the political director for the Organization of Iranian-American Communities and an Iranian expat, to gain deeper insights. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium...
August 14th, 2024: Iran's Internal Discord, Roger Stone Compromised, & Secret Service Overhaul
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll take a look inside the Iranian government, where deep political divisions are emerging as the new, allegedly reformist president, allies himself with hardliners, causing his vice president to resign. An update on suspected Iranian efforts to hack into the Trump campaign, as we learn that hackers initially breached the email of infamous longtime Republican operative and Trump ally Roger Stone. In the wake of the failed assassination attempted on former President Trump, a House Democrat is leading a major effort to reform the Secret Service and streamline the agencys operations. In...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 13th, 2024: Putin Lashes Out Over Kursk Incursion & Iran's Hostage Ultimatum
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: Russian President Vladimir Putin is lashing out over Ukraines surprise incursion into Russias Kursk region, vowing retribution and claiming the west is waging war on Moscow by using Ukraine as a proxy. Iranian officials have issued an ultimatum regarding their potential retaliation on Israel, saying they will only forgo a direct attack if a ceasefire deal is reached in Gaza. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 12th, 2024: Nuclear Blaze in Ukraine & Israel Says Iranian Attack Imminent
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: Moscow and Kyiv are trading blame after a fire broke out at a massive Russian-controlled nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, prompting a warning from the UN nuclear watchdog of the risks of a nuclear accident. In a major reversal, Israel is now warning that Iran could launch a direct retaliatory attack against Israel in the coming days, contradicting reports from over the weekend that suggested the Islamic regime had caved to international pressure and paused plans for a direct strike. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The...
August 12th, 2024: Trump Campaign Hacked, Ukraine Pushes into Kursk, & Iranian Retaliation Delayed
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Trump campaign reveals that its internal emails were hacked, with accusations pointing towards Iranian actors. This comes shortly after a Microsoft report on Iranian interference in the 2024 U.S. election. An update on the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, where Kyivs troops are advancing deeper into Russian territory. The latest from the Middle East as reports suggest Irans Supreme Leader Khamenei has agreed to delay the countrys anticipated retaliation against Israel. In today's Back of the Brief, a potential twist in Venezuela's political situation: The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 9th, 2024: Biden's Ceasefire Hail Mary & Iran Targets US Presidential Campaigns
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: With the Middle East teetering on the brink of war, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are making a last ditch push to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Microsoft is warning that Iranian cyber operatives are attempting to influence and monitor the U.S. presidential election, going so far as to try breaking into the account of a high-ranking official on a U.S. presidential campaign. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 7th, 2024: Mossad's Explosive Assassination & Ukraine Invades Russia
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: We are beginning to learn more about how Israeli intelligence managed to infiltrate Iranian security and pull off the assassination of Hamass political chief inside Tehran last week, and the revelations are proving to be a major embarrassment for the Iranian regime. In a big development out of the war in Ukraine, Kyivs forces have flipped the script on the Kremlin and launched a surprise invasion of the Kursk region, their largest incursion into Russian territory in more than two years of fighting. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member...
August 6th, 2024: Jerusalem on Alert, Market Chaos, & F-16s in Ukraine
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We'll begin in the Middle East, where tensions are escalating between Iran and Israel. Iranian officials are issuing new threats, prompting Israeli authorities in Jerusalem to brace for conflict. There are even discussions of a possible preemptive strike against Iran by the Israeli government. Later in the show, we'll examine the turmoil that shook the global financial system yesterday. Markets worldwide experienced significant sell-offs, leading to a chaotic day for investors and financial institutions alike. Plus, at long last, F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine to bolster the embattled nations air...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 5th, 2024: Hezbollah's Paranoia & Maduro's Brutal Escalation
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: With an Iranian retaliation on Israel looming, we are learning about some internal discord within the Islamic regimes Lebanese proxy Hezbollah, who have reportedly grown paranoid about Israeli infiltration. As proof mounts that the opposition won the Venezuelan presidential election in a landslide, dictator Nicolas Maduro is expanding his violent crackdown, calling for the imprisonment of his chief political rivals and arresting at least 2,000 protesters To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 2nd, 2024: Iran's Looming Retaliation & US Backs Maduro's Rival
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: As the fallout from the death of Hamass political chief in Tehran intensifies, we are learning more about what a possible Iranian retaliation against Israel may look like, and that the U.S. is scrambling to send additional combat aircraft to the Middle East to guard against escalation. In an update on the political upheaval in Venezuela, the U.S. has officially recognized dictator Nicolas Maduro's opponent as the winner of the oil rich nations widely disputed election. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting...
August 2nd, 2024: Iran's Links To Biden-Harris White House, Hamas Taps New Leader, & North Korea vs Trump
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Congressional scrutiny is intensifying over the Biden administrations handling of Iran-related affairs, as Vice President Kamala Harriss national security adviser comes under fire for his alleged ties to an Iranian influence network. In the wake of the assassination of Hamass political chief this week, well look at the man reportedly being tapped to replace him as the face of the terror outfit. After a long wait, the first F-16 fighter jets from Kyivs western allies have arrived in Ukraine, significantly bolstering the countrys air defenses at a critical juncture in the war....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 31st, 2024: Leader Killed In Iran & Maduro's Violent Crackdown
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: Hamas chief political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Irans capital of Tehran early on Wednesday morning in a major blow to the terrorist group, throwing ceasefire talks into question and fueling concerns of an Iranian intervention in the war. As international outrage mounts over Venezuelas fraudulent presidential election and violence on the ground spreads, dictator Nicols Maduro is digging in his heels, arresting opposition leaders and vowing to crush the protest movement. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember...
July 29th, 2024: Hezbollah Tragedy, Putins Cold War Warning, & Trump Defends Agents
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Diplomats are racing to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah following a weekend of violence that claimed the lives of a dozen children and young people due to an Iranian-made drone strike. Well have the latest updates. Vladimir Putin issues a warning to the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, cautioning that such a move could trigger a Cold War-style missile crisis. A major announcement from Washington and Tokyo: The U.S. will overhaul its military forces in Japan to strengthen defense cooperation, modernizing their alliance as security threats...
July 25th, 2024: The Assassins Secrets, Kamalas Crisis, & German Terror Bust
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: FBI Director Christopher Wray reveals new details about Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin of President Trump, including the FBIs analysis of Crooks' laptop and bizarre details of his internet search history. As the presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris faces renewed scrutiny over her role in overseeing the border crisis, with new details emerging about her first and only trip to the southern border. Germany cracks down on an Islamic group accused of providing support to the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. In todays Back of the Brief, a big announcement from New Jersey...
PDB Situation Report | July 20, 2024: Secret Service Failures & Iranian Assassination Plot
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: A week after the failed assassination attempt on President Trump, new details have emerged about critical security failures by the Secret Service. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent James Gagliano joins us to break it all down. Just hours after the attempt on Trump's life, we learned that US authorities had intelligence on a recent Iranian plot to assassinate him. Richard Goldberg, former Director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction for the White House National Security Council under President Trump, joins us to discuss this alarming development. To listen to the show...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 19th, 2024: World Crippled By Historic Tech Outage & Iranian-Backed Houthis Strike Tel Aviv
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: The world was rocked by what may be the largest tech outage in history, which knocked out operations for airlines, emergency services, banks, media companies, and more on Friday morning, and exposed the glaring global risks posed by our technologically interdependent modern economies. The Houthis of Yemen have launched their most provocative strike yet, hitting the Israeli city of Tel Aviv with an advanced drone that was able to dodge multiple layers of air defenses, suggesting the militants are upgrading their munitions with an assist from their backers in Iran. To listen to...
July 17th, 2024: Mystery Assassin, Irans Plot Against Trump, & Menendez Convicted
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: With the nation still reeling from Saturdays attempted assassination of President Trump, we take a closer look at the would-be assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who remains a mystery. A bombshell report is claiming the Secret Service boosted security for former President Donald Trump in recent weeks after learning about a suspected Iranian plot to assassinate him. After three days of deliberation, a jury has found New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez guilty of all charges in his federal corruption case. We have the details...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 10th, 2024: ISIS Threats At US Border Intensify & Iran's Covert Ties To US Anti-Israel Protests
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: A disturbing report has revealed that hundreds of migrants from an ISIS recruiting hotbed have poured over the U.S. southern border so far this year, and the Biden administration is struggling to contain the threat. The Iranian government has been covertly encouraging and even funding anti-Israel protests in America in an effort to sway public opinion and sow division ahead of the U.S. presidential election. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 5th, 2024: Election Bloodbath In The UK & Ceasefire 'Breakthrough' In Gaza
In this episode of ThePDB Afternoon Bulletin: In last nights historic elections in the UK, Labour swept Parliament in an unprecedented landslide victory, while the ruling Conservative Party was trounced in their worst electoral performance in their 190-year history. Israel is sending another delegation back to the negotiating table with Hamas after senior officials indicated a major breakthrough in the stalled ceasefire negotiations with the Iranian-backed militants. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com...
July 5th, 2024: Rifts In Israel's Leadership, China Builds Iranian-Style Drones For Russia, & Violence Engulfs Turkey-Syria Border
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: It appears the rifts within Jerusalems halls of power are growing larger, as reports emerge that Israels top military brass want to see a ceasefire in Gaza, even if such a truce ultimately leaves Hamas in power. China may be expanding their support of Russia to the military, as reports emerge that the CCP is building Iranian-style attack drones for their friends in Moscow. Several days of violent clashes between Syrian refugees and Turkish troops has prompted Turkey to temporarily shut down their border crossings with Syria. In our 'Back of the...
PDB Situation Report | June 22, 2024: Israel-Hezbollah Clash & US Demonstrations Funding Revealed
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start today's Situation Report in the Middle East, where tensions are on the rise between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah. Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, David Daoud, provides some insight into the motives and methods of Hezbollah. We'll examine the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests continuing across the US with author and National Correspondent for the Blaze, Julio Rosas. He'll give us insight into one of the more interesting and important aspects of these protests: who exactly is funding the ongoing demonstrations? To close out the show, we...
June 20th, 2024: Israel's War Alert, Red Sea Terror, & Ukraine's Grim Reports
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Well look at the growing tension between Israel and Hezbollah as Israels foreign minister warns of all-out war with the Iranian-backed group after Hezbollah released what it claimed were videos of sensitive Israeli military sites and civilian areas. An update on the situation in the Red Sea, where Houthi militants continue to terrorize commercial shipping, sinking a second bulk carrier since launching their campaign last year. A disturbing report out of Ukraine, where officials accuse the Russian military of ordering the beheading of Ukrainian prisoners. In todays Back of the Brief, Russian...
June 11th, 2024: Stalled Offensive, Mass Migrant Release, & Irans Election Drama
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Putin's latest gamble seems to have failed. Russias offensive in the Kharkiv region has stalled amidst heavy casualties and the arrival of western weapons. Well examine a new report that suggests the White House is considering unilateral negotiations for the release of five Americans that are currently being held hostage in Gaza. According to a leaked memo, agents in California have been advised to release migrants from over 100 countries into the US, despite the Biden administrations new crackdown. In todays Back of the Brief, well have the latest in the Iranian...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 7th, 2024: Houthi Escalation & Biden Apologizes To Zelensky
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The Iranian-back Houthis of Yemen are rapidly escalating their activity in the Middle East, unveiling a new Iranian missile that is believed to have hypersonic capabilities, while vowing to intensify attacks against Israel in partnership with regional proxies in Iraq. President Joe Biden is offering his apologies to Ukraine, telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he regrets the delay in U.S. weapons shipments, which he blamed squarely on conservative members of Congress. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to...
June 7th, 2024: Biden Urges Israeli Restraint, Putin Threatens To Arm Western Adversaries, & The Balloon Wars Intensify On The Korean Peninsula
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. is warning Israel against escalation regarding their campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, fearing it could provoke Iranian intervention and a wider regional war. Russia dictator Vladimir Putin is upping his threats against the west, saying Russia may begin arming allies to attack western targets in response to perceived NATO escalation in Ukraine. The U.S. just carried out a precision-guided bombing drill using live munitions for the first time in more than seven years on the Korean peninsula, in what officials describe as a show of force against the North. In...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 31st, 2024: Biden Unchains Ukraine & Houthis Vow Escalation In The Red Sea
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As the debate over the use of western weapons in the Ukraine war rages on, senior U.S. officials revealed Friday that the Biden administration officially gave Ukraine approval to use U.S.-provided weapons on targets inside Russia, albeit with certain restrictions. The U.S. is taking the fight back to the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, launching the first targeted strikes on their territory in more than three months as attacks on shipping vessels once again escalate in the Red Sea. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents...
May 31st, 2024: Iran Targets Europe, Putin Ally Proposes 'Demonstrative' Nuclear Detonation, & Lithium Goldmine Discovered In Fracking Wastewater
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Well provide an update on the activities of the Iranian regime, who are doubling down on their targeting of Israeli interests in Europe and the funding of terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East, despite the recent death of their president in a helicopter crash. A prominent Russian think tank that directly advises Vladimir Putin has called on the Kremlin to conduct a demonstrative" nuclear explosion to send a message to NATO, as some European leaders give Kyiv the green light to use western-made weapons on targets inside Russia. ChatGPT maker OpenAI recently...
PDB Afternoon Special | Mike Speaks with Jesse Kelly
In this PDB Afternoon Special, Mike speaks with syndicated radio host and the face of I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV, Jesse Kelly. The two hit on a range of issues including the fallout from the death of Iranian President Raisi, the US strategic oil reserves, and the withdrawal of US troops from the African nation of Niger. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices....
PDB Situation Report | May 25th, 2024: Bye Bye Butcher & Chinas Dangerous Games
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll start off today's program by looking at the life and death of the man known as "The Butcher of Tehran"--late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who met his fate in the mountains of northern Iran this week. We'll be joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He'll give us some insight into what Raisi's death means for the regime. A little later, we'll turn to the Far East, where China has launched aggressive military drills surrounding its neighbor Taiwan. Author Gordon Chang shares his thoughts on...
May 22nd, 2024: Life After Raisi, Sabotage in Poland & Mourning the Butcher
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Thousands of mourners gather in Tehran to greet the coffin of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Ill explain whats next for the regime after the death of the 63-year-old president. The Kremlins shadow war against Europe continues as Polish authorities arrest a dozen individuals on suspicion of links to foreign sabotage efforts. The latest on the nation of Georgias controversial foreign agents law as the countrys government signals a willingness to potentially scrap the legislation in exchange for warmer US relations. In todays Back of the Brief, with days of funeral ceremonies beginning...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 20th, 2024: Iran Divided Over Death Of 'Butcher Of Tehran' & Israel Sets Sights On Rafah
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: As a divided Iran reacts to the death of the Iranian president, I wanted to take a moment to dig into his violent history that earned him the moniker "the Butcher of Tehran." Israel has officially informed the U.S. that they plan to broaden their ground operations inside Rafah despite desperate protests from the Biden administration to pump the breaks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin....
May 16th, 2024: Russia Advances, Iranian Arms, & Fico Stable
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Russian military advances in Ukraine's northeastern province of Kharkiv, forcing Ukrainian troops to pull back as they run out of reinforcements. Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East, with Jordan foiling an Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the kingdom for acts of sabotage. President Biden plans to use executive action to shut down the US-Mexico border once migrant crossings reach 4,000 per day. Update on the assassination attempt on the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 3rd, 2024: Ukraine Escalation Sparks Russian Threats & Iranian Scholarships For American Radicals
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The specter of a wider conflict in Europe is once again rearing its ugly head, as Russia lashes out at the U.K. and France over their posture regarding the war in Ukraine. Amid the anti-Israel upheaval consuming American college campuses, officials in Iran are offering pro-Palestinian students and faculty from the U.S. and Europe scholarships to universities in the Islamic nation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 16th, 2024: Congress In Conflict & Israel's Retaliation Plans
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: House Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined his plans to bring separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel to the floor for a vote this week in a major test of the speakers ability to overcome the intense divisions within the Republican party. Reports are emerging that the Israeli response to Irans attack on Saturday will likely be limited in scope and target Iranian interests outside of the country in an effort to keep the conflict from escalating further. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 15th, 2024: Israel Mulls Retaliation & Iran's Role In The 7 October Attacks
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: In the wake of the Iranian retaliation against Israel over the weekend, the international community is sending a clear message to leaders in Jerusalem: do not respond. We are learning that the Iranian general whose death triggered Irans attack on Israel this weekend was directly involved in planning and executing the savage 7 October attacks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your...
April 15th, 2024: Presidents Daily Brief | Iran's Offensive, Global Outcry, & Israel's Dilemma
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We take an in-depth look at Saturdays historic attack by Iran against Israel, with over 300 drones and missiles reported to have been fired from Iranian soil into the Jewish state. The episode then turns to the global stage, examining the international community's reaction to Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel. We discuss the ripples on Capitol Hill as some Republican lawmakers call for more decisive action from the Biden administration in response to the attacks. In today's Back of the Brief, we tackle the crucial question, what comes next? In light of...
April 12th, 2024: The Iranian Threat, Russias Authoritarian Lurch, & Democracy on the Ropes
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: American officials are cautioning of a possible attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its affiliates, and that the U.S. may play a role in Israel's defense. Well then move to Russia, where a shift towards authoritarianism is marked by the Kremlin's aggressive re-nationalization of key industries, targeting companies linked to nations it now considers hostile. The public's dismay grows louder in Russia as the state remains indifferent to the plight of citizens affected by floods, further highlighting the neglect of the nation's failing infrastructure. In the Back of the Brief, we...
April 10th, 2024: Rafah D-Day Set, Eastern Alliance, & Congressional Controversy
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A looming confrontation: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets a date for the military offensive in Rafah amid crumbling ceasefire efforts. We take a deep dive into the strengthening ties between Russia and China as they face potential new sanctions from the US. US Central Command finds a creative way to keep weapons flowing to Ukraine, announcing its transferring a massive cache of seized Iranian weapons to the embattled nation. Members of Congress were met with new drama as they returned from Easter break on Tuesday, with Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene appearing...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 9th, 2024: Israel Threatens Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Facilities & FBI Thwarts ISIS Plot
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli leaders are warning that they are prepared to strike at Irans nuclear facilities and other key infrastructure inside the country, although it appears the Islamic regime is backing down from threats of a direct retaliation for a deadly Israeli airstrike last week on an Iranian consulate in Syria. In a stark reminder of the ever-present threats facing the homeland, an 18-year-old from Idaho was recently arrested for plotting a massacre of churchgoers in the name of ISIS. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 5th, 2024: Israel Bows To Biden Threats & CIA Warns Of Imminent Iranian Retaliation
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Under enormous international pressure, punctuated by wavering U.S. support, Israel is taking steps to significantly increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as their government announces the initial findings of their investigation into the deadly strike on aid workers on Monday. The CIA has warned that an Iranian retaliation from the suspected Israeli airstrike on their consulate in Syria could be coming within the next 48 hours, as Israel temporarily closes 28 embassies around the world. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 4th, 2024: Israel Braces For Iran's Retaliation & Iranian Security Forces Slaughtered
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli and U.S. military forces are boosting defenses and warning troops to brace for possible retaliation from Iran over Mondays airstrikes on the regimes consulate in Syria that killed several Iranian generals. As Iran hurls threats against Israel and the U.S., the Islamic regime is facing their own internal threats from Sunni Muslim militants, who recently launched a deadly attack on Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode...
April 1st, 2024: Israel Targets Iranian Weapons Smuggling, Putin's Gambit On North Korea, & Biden's Radical Environmental Agenda
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel is stepping up airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Syria in an effort to disrupt the flow of Iranian weapons to regional proxy groups amid the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is threatening Russia with repercussions for the ongoing imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Russia is lashing out at the west over their treatment of North Korea, accusing the U.S. of "strangling" the repressive regime and calling for a sharp change in western policy. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, President Joe Biden is coming after the...
March 27th, 2024: Israel Thwarts Iranian Terror Plot, Putin Trades Oil For North Korean Weapons, & Russia Accuses The West Of Aiding Moscow Terrorists
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli forces recently thwarted a massive Iranian smuggling operation aimed at getting advanced weaponry to Palestinians inside Israel, as Israel warns that the Islamic regime is trying to spark terrorism inside the West Bank. Russia has started supplying oil directly to North Korea in flagrant violation of U.N. sanctions, as the two powers further cement their military ties. The Putin regime has doubled down on their baseless claims that western powers and Ukrainian forces were involved in the deadly ISIS terror attack in Moscow last Friday. In our 'Back of the Brief'...
March 22nd, 2024: UN Ceasefire Drama, Iranian Threats, & Timeshare Troubles
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Biden administration challenges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with a UN ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Escalating threats from Iran and its terror proxies pose risks to U.S. leaders and homeland security. Mexico opposes Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security measures, planning legal action. American timeshare owners face new threats from Mexican drug cartels targeting their properties. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more...
March 14th, 2024: Nuclear Warning, Ivey League Terror, & TikTok Ultimatum
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We open with a chilling statement from Vladimir Putin, signaling that Russia is not shying away from the nuclear option amid heightened conflicts. Princeton University is facing demands to fire a professor for his alleged links to Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, tracing back to a horrific incident in Berlin in 1992. We move to the Lone Star State to examine Texas's latest measures to reinforce its borders. Despite a Supreme Court ruling, Texas is doubling down on its initiative to strengthen the southern border of the United States. In the Back of the...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 7th, 2024: Anxieties Mount Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions & China's Aggressive Shift On Taiwan
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. officials denounced Irans efforts to further enrich their uranium stockpiles on Wednesday and urged Iranian leaders to dilute all of the uranium it has already enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Well look at Chinas increasing aggression towards Taiwan, as the CCP moves away from the idea of "peaceful reunification" and steps up their military harassment of the island democracy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin....
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 6th, 2024: Iranian Spy Plots To Assassinate Trump-Era Officials & Super Tuesday Ends Nikki Haley's White House Ambitions
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The FBI has issued a warning that an Iranian intelligence officer has allegedly been operating a recruitment network within the U.S. to target current and former government officials for assassination. Well unpack the results from Super Tuesday and discuss what the future holds for Nikki Haley after a primary night dominated by former President Donald Trump. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The Presidents Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about...
PDB Evening Bulletin | February 27th, 2024: Houthis Underwater Sabotage & Michigan Tests Bidens Arab Support
In this episode of The PDB Evening Bulletin:
Unconfirmed reports are emerging that the Houthis have successfully targeted underwater internet communications cables linking Europe to Asia in a serious escalation by the Iranian-backed militants.
Frustrated Arab-American voters in Michigan are looking to send a clear message to Biden over his administrations handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
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February 19th, 2024: Irans Proxy Pause, Avdiivka Falls, & Al Qaedas Comeback
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A remarkable shift in the Middle East as attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria see a significant decline. We explore whats driving this unexpected change. The focus shifts to Ukraine, where Russian forces celebrate their largest triumph in months, seizing control of Avdiivka amidst the ongoing conflict. Afghanistan's security situation deteriorates with a noted resurgence of al-Qaeda activities, challenging the regions stability. In the 'Back of the Brief,' we delve into Russias internal affairs with fresh revelations about the demise of Alexei Navalny, Putin's staunchest opponent. Please...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 13th, 2024: France's Fix For Israel-Hezbollah Conflict & Senate Approves Fresh Ukraine Aid
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
As tensions on Israels northern border with Lebanon continue to flare, French officials have stepped in to offer a de-escalation plan in hopes of avoiding a full-blown war between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants.
After much uncertainty, the Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes fresh funding for Ukraine, but the bill faces an uncertain future as it moves to the House.
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February 9th, 2024: Ukraine Leadership Shakeup, Moscow's Reliance On North Korea, & Stolen US Weapons Technology
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially removed his top general from his post leading the countrys military in a significant leadership shake-up. Russia is increasingly relying on North Korean made ballistic missiles for their war effort in Ukraine, prompting outrage this week from U.S. diplomats at the UN. U.S.-backed forces in Syria are making a plea for greater military aid in the wake of a deadly drone attack by Iranian-backed militants. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, well dive into reports that China, Russia and Iran are stepping up efforts to...
February 8th, 2024: Ukraine's Naval Triumph, Iran's Nuclear Clock, & Haleys Embarrassment
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin with the latest from Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops, despite escalating challenges, achieve a notable victory against the Russian Navy. We delve into a disturbing report from an Iranian watchdog organization, revealing that Iran could potentially assemble a nuclear weapon within a week, given its current stockpile of weapons-grade uranium. We examine the fallout of the failed Israeli aid package in the GOP-controlled House, and the Senate's subsequent efforts to push through a clean foreign aid bill. In the Back of the Brief segment, we cover the Republican presidential primary, highlighting...
February 7th, 2024: Spy Ships, Hostage Tragedy, & Border Bill Blockade
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the resilience of Houthi militants in the Red Sea, despite intensified airstrikes by the US and UK. Discover the role of an Iranian spy ship providing the Houthis with real-time intelligence. Tragic updates from Gaza reveal the grim fate of hostages held by Hamas, with Israel announcing the presumed death of nearly a quarter of those captured. On Capitol Hill, the deadlock persists as Senate Republicans unite to obstruct bipartisan border legislation. Our Back of the Brief segment brings you the latest on the deadly storm sweeping through California,...
February 6th, 2024: Allies at Odds, Iran Strikes Back, & Solidarity with Texas
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A war of words has erupted between the US and Israeli governments after President Biden reportedly launched into an expletive-laden tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. An Iranian-supported militant group has executed a deadly drone strike on an American base in Syria. A united front in Texas: over a dozen US governors join forces with Governor Greg Abbott. Together, they show support for Abbott's new initiatives to strengthen the border security of the Lone Star State. New York City's latest measure in the immigration debate: the distribution of prepaid debit cards...
February 5th, 2024: U.S. Retaliation, Hamas Returns in Gaza, & Israeli Aid in the House
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We dive into the US's response to the recent deadly attack on its troops, launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian-linked militias in Iraq and Syria. Mike break down the targets hit and those spared, by this weekend's bombings. Well the coordinated efforts by the US and EU against Yemen-based Houthi militants, detailing the fresh attacks that occurred on Saturday. Turning our focus to Gaza, we'll explore Hamas's movements in the northern enclave following Israel's withdrawal, and give an update on the potential ceasefire being considered by the terror group. In the Back of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 2nd, 2024: DeSantis Enters Border Fight In Texas & Iran-Backed Militants Threaten US Troops
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Governor Ron DeSantis is throwing his hat into the standoff at the Texas border, ordering as many as 1,000 Florida National Guard and State Guard members to assist the Lone Star state amid their battle with the Biden administration. A powerful Iranian-backed militia in Iraq and part of Irans so called axis of resistance in the region has broken with fellow militant group Kataib Hezbollah and vowed continued strikes on U.S. forces in the region. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more...
February 2nd, 2024: US Confirms Retaliation Plan, Biden Cracks Down On Jewish Settlers, & Putin Targets Dissidents
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: U.S. officials confirmed on Thursday that an official retaliation plan has been settled on after an attack killed three American service members in Jordan, which will include multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against militias and Iranian personnel. The Biden administration is cracking down on Jewish settlers linked to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank Four Chinese nationals have been charged by the U.S. for aiding the Iranian regimes weapons program. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin plans to punish any Russians aboard who speak out...
January 31st, 2024: Axis Exposed, Ukrainian Military Shuffle, & Russias Redirected Rubles
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We take a deep dive into the "Axis of Resistance", the network of Iranian proxies fueling the turmoil in the Middle East. We cover the latest developments in Syria where Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes against Iranian advisors, along with a tactical incursion in the West Bank. We explore the escalating internal tensions within the Ukrainian government, amid widespread speculation that President Vladimir Zelensky is considering the ousting of his chief military officer. In the Back of the Brief, we report on the European Union's impending financial maneuver that could redirect billions...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 29th, 2024: Iran In Crosshairs After US Troop Deaths & UN Workers Aided Hamas On 7 October
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The latest updates regarding the deadly drone strike against U.S. forces in Iraq by Iranian-backed militants that left three soldiers dead and more than 30 injured
Well discuss reports that members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency directly participated in the 7 October attacks by Hamas against Israel.
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January 29th, 2024: US Troops Killed, Immigration Deadlock, & Border Reinforcements
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Three US troops were killed and dozens were injured in an attack by an Iran-backed militia in Jordan on Sundaythe first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by Iranian-proxies against American forces across the Middle East. The White House is working with a bi-partisan group of US Senators to reach a deal on new legislation that would limit the number of illegal migrants allowed to enter the country. Well take a look at why House speaker Johnson is calling the proposal dead on arrival. Red state governors are looking to send more...
January 26th, 2024: Iraq Exit, Iranian Terror Alert, & Gaza Genocide Decision
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We dive into the pivotal talks between Washington and Baghdad about the potential final withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. We cover the aftermath of the devastating twin bombing in Iran, which claimed 80 lives, and reveal how the US had forewarned Iran. We discuss CIA Chief William Burns mission to the Middle East, aiming to forge a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Hamas and Israel. In todays Back of the Brief, the International Court of Justice's upcoming decision on allegations against Israel of genocide in Gaza, detailing what outcomes might...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 24th, 2024: US Rattles Iraq With Retaliatory Strikes & Trump Takes New Hampshire
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The U.S. unleashed an aerial bombardment on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq following recent attacks on U.S. personnel in the region.
Well discuss the results of last nights Republican primary in New Hampshire where former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley squared off.
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January 22nd, 2024: Tehran Tit-For-Tat, Israel Falls Short, & Ukraines Oil Offensive
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We examine the latest series of confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian proxies, including the weekend's violent exchanges and the White House's development of a comprehensive strategy against Houthi militants. Over 100 days into the Israel-Hamas conflict, we analyze why U.S. intelligence believes Israeli actions are falling short of their goal to significantly weaken Hamas. A discussion on the U.S.-led peace initiative, supported by several Arab countries, which seeks to resolve the Israel-Hamas war. In our segment, 'Back of the Brief,' we explore Ukraine's latest tactics in its ongoing conflict with Russia,...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 17th, 2024: Navy SEALs Missing At Sea & Iran's Deadly Missile Strike In Pakistan
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing in the Gulf of Aden after going overboard during a daring nighttime mission last Thursday that seized Iranian missile components bound for the Houthis in Yemen. Well discuss what went wrong and the latest updates regarding search and rescue efforts. In another escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched a missile and drone strike against a jihadist group in Pakistan on Tuesday that reportedly killed two children and injured three others. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn...
January 12th, 2024: Hezbollah Threats, Austin Investigation, & Iranian Bombing Update
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We uncover unsettling revelations from US officials reported by Politico, indicating that Hezbollah may be plotting to attack American targets both overseas and on US soil. The mystery surrounding the three-day absence of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin thickens, with the Pentagon's chief internal watchdog initiating an official inquiry into the circumstances. We bring you the latest developments on last week's twin bombings in Iran, as authorities announce the identification of suspects involved in the lethal explosions. On the Back of the Brief, we dissect the forces orchestrating the recent surge...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 11th, 2024: Iran Stokes Regional Tensions & US Lends Guyana Support Amid Venezuelan Aggression
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Maritime tensions are once again flaring as the Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker off the coast of Oman. The vessel that was seized, the St. Nikolas, has been at the heart of a dispute between Iran and the United States for two years. We return to the territorial dispute in South America, where the U.S. is helping Guyana bolster their military capabilities amid concerns about Venezuelas future plans regarding the oil rich region of Essequibo. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 26th, 2023: Christmas Conflicts & Pro-Palestinian Protests
In this episode of the PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We unpack a tense Christmas morning as US troops in Iraq faced a drone attack, prompting a forceful response against an Iraq-based militia. The latest in the tit-for-tat exchanges with Iranian-backed factions in the region. Turning to the home front, we dive into the wave of major protests that swept through New York City and Washington DC. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators' chants of Christmas is canceled echoed as they clashed with law enforcement, resulting in multiple arrests. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn...
December 26th, 2023: Houthi History, Nuclear North Korea, & Potheads Pardoned
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the escalating conflict in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels intensify their attacks on commercial shipping, uncovering the story behind this formidable insurgent group. A revealing report points to Iranian paramilitary forces actively supporting Houthi proxies in Yemen, raising questions about their influence and objectives. North Korea's new power plant sparks international concern; we analyze how this could significantly enhance their nuclear fuel production capabilities. In our Back of the Brief segment, we break down President Biden's pardon for Americans with a history of marijuana use. Please remember to...
December 22nd, 2023: Contradictions on Gaza, Iran's Photo Phishing, & Texas' Migrant Move
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israeli officials send mixed signals on Gaza's future post-Hamas. We delve into the impact of these contradictory statements. We cover the startling tactics of young Iranian women trained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, who are sending provocative photos to IDF members for intel. After over a year of silence, US and Chinese military officers reopen dialogue. We analyze the significance of this communication. In the Back of the Brief, Texas takes dramatic action in the migrant crisis, flying over 120 people from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago. We investigate the implications. Please...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 21st, 2023: The Conspiracy To Aid Iran's Drone Program & Life In The Trenches Of Ukraine
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A shadowy international criminal network has been unmasked for their role in the illegal procurement of U.S. technologies for the Iranian regimes drone program.
With the war in Ukraine raging for just under two years, well take a look at the brutal conditionsUkrainian and Russiansoldiers are facing on the front lines.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 18th, 2023: IDFs Lethal Mistake & Red Sea Task Force
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: We delve into the heart-wrenching incident in northern Gaza, where a grave mistake by the IDF resulted in the death of three Israelis who were trying to surrender. This tragic event has placed the Netanyahu government under renewed scrutiny, prompting calls for the resumption of hostage negotiations. We explore the United States' forthcoming announcement of an international maritime task force. This initiative is designed to safeguard shipping vessels navigating the Red Sea, a critical commercial route under threat from Iranian-backed Houthi militants. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 14th, 2023: Hungary Holds EU Hostage & Iran's Ominous Red Sea Warning
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
A showdown is brewing in Brussels today between Hungary and their fellow European Union members, as tensions mount over whether to grant additional emergency aid to Ukraine and allow them to begin proceedings to join the EU.
Iran is threatening the U.S. over plans to establish an international maritime taskforce to protect shipping vessels in the Red Sea from Iranian-back Houthi militants, warning any efforts would face extraordinary problems.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 8th, 2023: Iranian Proxies Hit US Embassy & Backlash Mounts Against Ivy League Leaders
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Multiple mortars rained down on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Friday, in a sign that Iranian-backed militants are escalating their attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in the region. MIT, Harvard and UPenn are facing national outrage after their presidents struggled to condemn widespread antisemitism on their campuses. As donors pull funds and calls for resignations mount, Congress is now launching an investigation into how these schools deal with the continued harassment of their Jewish communities. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 5th, 2023: US Strikes Back At Iranian Proxies & Nuclear Hack Coverup Exposed
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. is once again responding to attacks by Iranian-backed militants in the Middle East, launching a deadly airstrike against a militia in Iraq on Sunday, and proposing an allied maritime task force to provide security for ships in the Red Sea. A recent investigation has found that officials at the U.K.s largest nuclear waste and decommissioning site have reportedly engaged in a years-long cover up of a hack by a foreign cyber group that may have compromised the sprawling facilitys systems. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 30th, 2023: Russia's Weapons Trade With Iran & India's Ties To An Attempted Assassination
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Leadersin Tehran and Moscow have finalized a deal on a weapons package that will see the Iranian regime get their hands on advanced aircraft in exchange for their continued military support of Putins war in Ukraine.
The attempted assassination of a Sikh separatist in New York appears to be linked to a larger network targeting the separatist group with ties to an official inside the Indian government.
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November 30th, 2023: Hostage Horrors, Saudi-Iranian Olive Branch, & Russia vs. Mother Nature
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the harrowing experiences of hostages recently freed from 50 days of captivity, revealing the harsh conditions and brutal treatment they endured. Saudi Arabia extends a diplomatic gesture to Iran, proposing a deal to curb Tehran's role in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. A closer examination of the situation at America's borders, as surprise inspections unveil severe overcrowding and extended detentions at CBP facilities. In the Back of the Brief, an unexpected act of nature poses a significant setback to Russia's military capabilities in Crimea. Please remember to subscribe if you...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 28th, 2023: Iran-Backed Hackers Hit US & Biden Warns Israel Over Destruction In Gaza
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Iranian-backed hackers infiltrated a local U.S. water system over the weekend in a shocking display of the reach of Irans many proxy groups.
The Biden administration has warned Israel to restrict their upcoming military campaign in southern Gaza, requesting the IDF create areas of deconfliction to avoid the destruction seen during their initial response in the north.
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November 28th, 2023: Houthi Missile Menace, North Korean Military Moves, & Polish Border Blockades
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A harrowing encounter in the Gulf of Aden: Iranian-backed Houthi insurgents launch missiles at a US Destroyer amidst a maritime hijacking crisis. Tensions escalate on the Korean peninsula as North Korea embarks on a military escalation following its recent spy-satellite deployment. Commercial chaos ensues as Polish truckers commence continuous blockades at crucial Ukrainian border crossings. In the Back of the Brief: The Dublin riots take a new turn with Conor McGregor under investigation for provocative comments. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn...
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 22nd, 2023: Iranian Missiles for Moscow, & Hostage Deal Details
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
The White House has warned that Iran is preparing to send advanced short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, in a sign the already cozy relationship between the two regimes is drawing even closer.
Israel has approved an agreement with Hamas to pause fighting for four days and trade Palestinian prisoners for 50 hostages taken during the 7 October attacks.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 20th, 2023: High Sea Houthi Hijacking & Outsider Upset in Argentina
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen hijacked an Israeli-linked cargo ship Sunday in the Red Sea, stoking fears that the Israel-Palestine conflict is at risk of bubbling over into a larger regional war.
Libertarian Javier Milei,a self described Anarcho-Capitalist,"won an upset victory in Argentinas presidential run-off election Sunday, marking a seismic shift in its political scene.
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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2023: Iranian Espionage & Ukraine's Winter Strategy
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: A new report, deliveredto President Biden and members of Congress, details Irans high-level influence and espionage operation within the U.S. government and the effect it's had on policies and public narratives concerning the regime. With winter fast approaching on the eastern front, well take a look at both the challenges and opportunities it presents for Ukraine, and how their leadership plans to leverage the season to gain an upper hand on Russia in the war. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin. Email:PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more...
November 7th, 2023: Israel Anniversary, Militia Threats, & TikTok Propaganda
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
Well reflect on the one-month anniversary of the Hamas-initiated conflict in the Middle East and the current state of affairs.
Analysis of the increased hostility from Iranian-backed militias toward U.S. forces, and the implications for broader regional stability.
Investigative insights into the alleged funding of activism with Hamas connections by liberal financial networks.
Concerns about Chinas potential influence on the American perspective of the Israel-Palestine conflict through TikTok's algorithms.
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October 30th, 2023: Ground Offensive, Strikes in Syria, & Brooklyn Protests
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The second phase of Israel's war in Gaza continues to unfold. Israeli forces have expanded their operations, resulting in reported casualties on both sides, including injuries to an Israeli officer and soldier in northern Gaza. Tensions are escalating following a drone attack in western Iraq by Iranian proxies in retaliation against U.S. airstrikes in Syria. President Erdogan's stern warning to Israel is also discussed, highlighting his support for Hamas and implications of potential military intervention. In the Back of the Brief, over 7,000 pro-Palestinian protesters have occupied the Brooklyn Bridge, causing significant...
October 25th, 2023: Homeland Warnings, Hostage Horrors, & CIA Shadows in Ukraine
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Federal officials raise concerns about potential attempts by terrorists from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to penetrate the southern U.S. border. An exclusive insight into the life of a Hamas hostage: Israelis abducted on October 7th narrate their harrowing experiences inside the intricate tunnels beneath Gaza. U.S. intelligence reports highlight Iranian-backed militias' strategies to increase attacks on American forces in response to the U.S.'s support for Israel. In our "Back of the Brief" segment, we delve into the covert operations and accusations surrounding Ukrainian operatives. These operatives, allegedly trained by American...
October 13th, 2023: Palestine for Dummies, Americas Aid to Israel, & Frozen Iranian Assets
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We kick off with the latest updates on the Hamas terrorists' attacks on southern Israel, giving you the most recent developments. Dive deep into a historical overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict. We aim to dispel widespread misconceptions about this age-old dispute in our segment, 'Palestine for Dummies.' As Israel prepares for a ground invasion into Gaza, and we discuss the U.S.'s potential $2 billion aid package in response. Lawmakers on both sides are urging President Biden to rethink the recent decision to unfreeze $6 billion of Iranian assets. To end, in our...
October 3rd, 2023: Iranian Influence, Ukraine's Corruption, and the Wagner Group's Next Era
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up, we uncover an explosive story from Washington. A high-level Iranian influence ring has been exposed, and shockingly, now-suspended Iran envoy Robert Malley is implicated. The objective? To influence U.S. policy toward Iran. We'll trace this network from Tehran all the way to the corridors of power in Washington DC. Later, we analyze a confidential U.S. strategy document, obtained by POLITICO. Despite their public assertions, Biden administration officials are deeply concerned about corruption in Ukraine. Moving to the west coast, California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly names Laphonza Butler to Senator Dianne...
September 13th, 2023: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Pushes for President Joe Biden's Impeachment
In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief": The Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds and its implications for detained Americans in Iran. What will Iran do with this significant windfall? Whistleblower testimony reveals the CIA's alleged attempts to influence the narrative on COVID-19's origins in a Wuhan lab. Plus, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushes for President Joe Biden's impeachment, delve into allegations concerning the Biden family's international business ties. A monumental lithium deposit discovery on the Nevada-Oregon border that promises to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and the global powerplay in lithium production....
October 21st, 2022. Iranian Boots Are Allegedly on the Ground in Ukraine.
Its October 21st. Youre listening to the Presidents Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ The Military of Iran has boots on the ground in Ukraine this morning. That is the allegation being made by governments in the US and Europe. Well discuss what Iran is allegedly doing, plus whether its an alarming development or something we would expect to see in war. As always, Im keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar. First, a tiny little toad in Nevada is creating some very big trouble for fans of Dirty Green Energy. Second,...
135. Is The CIA Arming Kurdish Militias In Iran?
Former CIA analyst, David McCloskey, is joined by CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Clarissa Ward, live from the ground in northern Iraq as she breaks the story of a reported CIA operation to arm Kurdish militias to sow dissent in Iran. Listen as David and Clarissa discuss what it's currently like operating in Iraq amidst the escalating conflict, what the US serves to gain from toppling the Iranian regime and sowing unrest, and how this conflict compares to ones Clarissa has reported from before. ------------------- Sign-up for our free newsletter where producer Becki takes you behind the scenes of the show:...
69. Israel Attacks Iran: Mossads First Assault (Ep 2)
How did Israel and the US develop this new type of weapon which they would unleash upon Iran? Who will they rely on to get it into the system? And how will they try to sabotage Iran in silence? Listen as David McCloskey and Gordon Corera discuss Israels development of a cyber weapon that could damage the Iranian nuclear program without anyone even knowing it was there. ------------------- To sign up to The Declassified Club, go to www.therestisclassified.com. To sign up to the free newsletter, go to: https://mailchi.mp/goalhanger.com/tric-free-newsletter-sign-up ------------------- Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/restisclassified It's risk-free with Nord's...
68. Israel Attacks Iran: The Origins of the Iranian Nuclear Programme (Ep 1)
When did Israel first attack Irans nuclear program? How did they do it? And how did Iran develop its nuclear program that has shaped so much of the politics of the Middle-East over the past 20 years? Listen as David McCloskey and Gordon Corera discuss Israels first attempt to slow down Irans development of a nuclear bomb. ------------------- To sign up to The Declassified Club, go to www.therestisclassified.com. To sign up to the free newsletter, go to: https://mailchi.mp/goalhanger.com/tric-free-newsletter-sign-up ------------------- Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/restisclassified It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ------------------- Order a signed edition...
40. Iran vs Israel: Mossad Assassinates Iranian Mastermind (Ep 2)
The future of warfare is already here, and it's more terrifying than we imagined. How did Israel deploy a remote-controlled robotic gun to assassinate a high-profile target? What does this operation reveal about the rise of AI-assisted killings? And are we prepared for a world where drones and robots can kill without human intervention? In 2020, the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh demonstrated the deadly potential of remote-controlled weaponry. But this is just the beginning. As AI technology advances, the possibility of fully autonomous weapons systems becomes increasingly real. Listen as Gordon and David explore the technological and...
39. Iran vs Israel: Inside the Shadow War (Ep 1)
How do Israeli and Iranian intelligence fight each other? Who's the man behind the Iranian nuclear programme? And what is the Mossad operation aimed at slowing it down? Listen as Gordon Corera and David McCloskey look into the shadow war between Iran and Israel and the Israeli attempts to slow down the Iranian nuclear programme. ------------------- Order a signed edition of David's latest book, The Seventh Floor, via this link. ------------------- Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here www.nordvpn.com/restisclassified Its risk-free with Nords 30-day money-back guarantee! ExclusiveINCOGNIDeal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/therestisclassified Email:...
2. The First CIA Coup: Turmoil in Tehran (Ep 2)
The first coup attempt has failed. The Shah has fled to Baghdad. The CIA have told Kermit he can leave if he's in a jam, but he chooses not to. He wants to finish the job. The streets of Tehran are chaos; protesters against the Shah are out in their thousands and things are getting violent. But in this Kermit sees an opportunity. If he stokes enough disorder will the majority of the capital turn against Mossadegh's radical supporters? What follows is a tale of dirty tricks, armed weightlifters, and, bizarrely, a series of Iranian politicians in their pyjamas... Listen...
1. The First CIA Coup: Oil, Iran, and MI6 (Ep 1)
Welcome... to the first episode of The Rest Is Classified! It's Iran 1951. Mohammad Mossadegh, fuelled by an ever-growing nationalism, has just been elected Prime Minister. Immediately he chooses to nationalise the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, much to the anger of the British who control the majority stake. In response, MI6 are determined to destabilise his government and remove him from power. So they begin to conspire with the CIA. Kermit Roosevelt, grandson of Teddy Roosevelt and agency man, will go from Washington to Tehran and, building on existing instability, foment chaos on the streets. But it won't be plain sailing......
Are Iranian Sleeper Cells Already in the U.S.? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the growing fears of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. and whether the threat is real or overblown. The conversation covers how Iran and Hezbollah actually operate, the difference between lone wolves and organized networks, and what capability really looks like. We also dive into U.S. force movements, the Strait of Hormuz, and the challenges of dealing with Irans nuclear program.The High Side :https://thehighside.substack.com/Jack's new bookhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinWhitefish Security Summit https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com/New merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0OngFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks...
The CIA Has Been Arming Kurds in Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, including recent strikes, Iranian retaliation, and the risk of a wider regional war. Jonathan Hackett, Jack Murphy, and Jason Lyons analyze the military options, geopolitical stakes, and what the next phase of escalation could look like in the Middle East.Jon Hackett's Book:https://a.co/d/082z28uYThe High Side :https://thehighside.substack.com/Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinWhitefish Security Summit https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com/New merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0OngFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks publications https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here:Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack https://amilburn.substack.com/Andys...
WAR: U.S. & Israel Strike Iran, Khamenei Killed | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
In this episode, we discuss the recent military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, the implications of Iran's retaliation, and the complexities of Iranian politics. They explore the potential outcomes of US-Iran relations, the succession of Iran's leadership following the death of Khomeini, and the strategic goals of the US in the region. The conversation highlights the challenges of regime change and the need for a coherent plan moving forward.Jon Hackett's Book:https://a.co/d/082z28uYSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinWhitefish Security Summit https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com/New merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0OngFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo...
Is the U.S. Starting Another Illegal War? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the rising tensions with Iran, from the U.S. military buildup to the real strike options on the table and what escalation could look like. With Mick Mulroy, Marc Polymeropoulos, Andy Milburn, and Iran expert Jonathan Hackett, we examine the strategic, legal, and regional implicationsand what it means for U.S. policy and the Iranian people.Jon Hackett's Book:https://a.co/d/082z28uYMontana Security Conference https://mi1.suitsandspooks.com/Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0OngFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks publications https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here:Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack...
Iranian Regime Cracks Down & The Greenland Saga | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
In this episode of 'Eyes on Geopolitics,' hosts Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss a range of pressing global issues, starting with the upcoming Montana Intelligence Summit, which aims to bring together experts in national security. The conversation quickly shifts to the ongoing protests in Iran, where Mick highlights the economic factors driving unrest and the potential for regime change. He emphasizes the importance of U.S. support for the Iranian people while cautioning against military intervention, which could lead to worse outcomes. The discussion then transitions to the geopolitical implications of U.S. tariffs on NATO allies and the controversial idea of...
WTF is Going Down with the Iranian Protests? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the ongoing protests in Iran, the regime's response, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation highlights the mechanisms of control employed by the Iranian regime, the role of the IRGC, and the potential outcomes of regime change. Additionally, the episode delves into the geopolitical implications of oil control in Venezuela and the U.S.'s approach to NATO and Greenland, raising questions about the future of international relations and U.S. foreign policy.Jon's books:Iran's Shadow Weapons: Covert Action, Intelligence Operations and Unconventional Warfarehttps://a.co/d/3CulLSGTheory of Irregular Warhttps://a.co/d/dvSYCGnSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew...
Inside the Fight with 5th Special Forces Group | Drew Estell | Ep. 380
Former 5th Group Green Beret Drew Estelle joins Jack to walk through his wild path from a chaotic Texas childhood to Iraq, Afghanistan, and covert work supporting the Syria mission. Drew breaks down Iranian influence in Iraq, the intelligence nightmare in Kunduz, building ALP who actually fought, and the political headaches behind training Syrian forces in Turkey. A raw, detailed look inside modern Special Forces operations and the personal cost that comes with them.Check out Drew here:https://baersolutionsllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/baersolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18I4Yip4t76Pf9e6uGmoMwToday's SponsorsPerfect Jean https://theperfectjean.nyc/house15for 15% offGhostBedhttps://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off sitewide!For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR...
Inside Iran's Covert Operations | Jon Hackett | Ep. 368
In this conversation, Jonathan Hackett shares his extensive experience in the Marine Corps, focusing on his transition from signals intelligence (SIGINT) to human intelligence (HUMINT) and his operations in Iraq. He discusses the complexities of Iran's intelligence landscape, including the roles of the IRGC and Vaja, and the impact of economic sanctions on the Iranian regime. Hackett also delves into the targets of Iranian intelligence operations, the concept of sacred talismans in Iranian politics, and the ongoing threat of assassination attempts against dissidents. The conversation highlights the intricate dynamics of intelligence work and the challenges faced by operatives in the...
Mick Mulroy Talks BDA on Iran, War Powers Act, & Gaza Negotiations | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
This episode we talk about the recent US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and the complex battle damage assessment. We dissect the ongoing debate around the War Powers Act and presidential authority in military actions, along with a passionate discussion on the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Plus, we examine the new ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Qatar's growing role in international mediation. You'll also hear an incredibly inspiring story from our "End Child Soldiering" initiative. Stay informed on global affairs and learn how you can support our mission.Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers!...
Did We Kill the Iranian Nuke Program or Not? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
In this episode of "Eyes on Geopolitics," I join co-host Andy Milburn to discuss the recent U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. We delve into the efficacy of the strikes, particularly concerning the depth of Iran's centrifuges and the capabilities of the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs. Our conversation also explores the DIA assessment, which was leaked and reported on by CNN, suggesting the program was set back only by months, as well as the geopolitical implications for U.S.-Israel-Iran relations, potential Iranian blowback, the internal dynamics of the Iranian regime, and the future of nuclear negotiations.Support...
The U.S. BOMBS Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent US military actions against Iranian nuclear sites, the implications of these actions, and the potential for blowback. They explore the challenges of intelligence assessments, the Iranian resistance, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. The conversation highlights the complexities of military strategy, regional stability, and the potential consequences of US actions in Iran.Check out Marc's new podcast here:Apple podshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/the-crisis-room/id1815989479Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7CrrgePZN4R3FoNZUNONQeSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks publications https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here:Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack https://amilburn.substack.com/Andys book https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons...
The War in Ukraine Enters a New Phase
This conversation explored current geopolitical hotspots, from Russia's sustained aggression in Ukraine and its impact on US military readiness, to the intricate Iranian nuclear negotiations and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. It also reflected on the lessons learned from the Iraq war, particularly regarding military strategy and the unforeseen consequences of nation-building efforts.Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks publications https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here:Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack https://amilburn.substack.com/Andys book https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social00:00: Introduction & Russia's Attack on Ukraine.01:00: Russia's Aggression and US Response.30:15: US...
To Strike or Not to Strike? (Iran) | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Today we speak about the potential strike on the Iranian Nuclear infrastructure, whether the U.S. does it with Israel or green lights Israel to go it alone. we also talk about the ongoing airstrikes on Houthis positions in Yemen, the failed ceasefire in Gaza, and the Ukraine war ceasefire deal and how our own special envoy is parroting Russian talking points and how that probably isn't the best way to negotiate.New merch, patches, and stickers! https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFind Mick Mulroy here:Fogbow https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMicks publications https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here:Twitter https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack https://amilburn.substack.com/Andys book https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind...
New Chinese "6th Gen" Fighter, & What Comes Next w/ Iran and the New Administration | EYES ON PODCAST
today we talk about the Chinese Dorito that was unveiled and what the Iranian relationship looks like wiith the incoming trump adminSubscribe to the new EYES ON YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJytcQbSOEKLGyhNwkqpd3ASupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFind Marc Polymer here: https://x.com/Mpolymer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpolymer1.bsky.socialFind Andy Milburn here: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023https://amilburn.substack.com/https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operationshttps://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialhttps://open.substack.com/pub/amilburn/p/journal-of-a-plague-year?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=emo6q&utm_medium=iosFind Mick Mulroy here: https://fogbow.com/https://www.loboinstitute.org/https://x.com/MickMulroy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.socialBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Iranian President Dead: What Does it Mean ? | EYES ON | Ep. 24
Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseToday we talk about the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Raisi and if his death means a change in strategy for Iran. We also talk about the ICC handing out indictments to Israel and Hamas.Find Andy here:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substackhttps://amilburn.substack.com/Andy's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations/dp/1526750554Team House socialshttps://www.instagram.com/the.team.house/https://twitter.com/theteamhousepod?lang=en#iranBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Aftermath of Iranian Strike on Israel: What Comes Next? | EYES ON | Ep. 19
Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseToday the guys talk about the Iranian strike on Israel and what a response from Israel could look like. Also how this exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran effects the war in Gaza, the war in the north with Hezbollah, and Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power at home.Find Andy here:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substackhttps://amilburn.substack.com/Andy's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations/dp/1526750554Team House socialshttps://www.instagram.com/the.team.house/https://twitter.com/theteamhousepod?lang=en#geopolitics #iran #israelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Live From Israel During the Iranian Attack | EYES ON
Andy Milburn reporting live from Israel tonight during the Iranian retaliatory strike. (4/13/24)Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFind Andy here:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substackhttps://amilburn.substack.com/Andy's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations/dp/1526750554Team House socialshttps://www.instagram.com/the.team.house/https://twitter.com/theteamhousepod?lang=en#iran #israelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Will Iran Respond To Israeli Airstrikes and How? | EYES ON | Ep. 18
Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseToday the guys discuss what Iran's [possible response could be to the airstrike that killed 7 IRGC (Quds Force) members, and the continuing saga of the Israeli political situation at home. Also Andy tells us about the time in the 80's when he was in Iran and was detained multiple times by the Iranian army and IRGC.Find Andy here:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substackhttps://amilburn.substack.com/Andy's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations/dp/1526750554Team House socialshttps://www.instagram.com/the.team.house/https://twitter.com/theteamhousepod?lang=en#geopolitics #iran #israelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Has Israel Gone Too Far? | EYES ON | Ep. 17
Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseToday the guys talk about the targeted strike of senior IRGC (Quds Force) embers by Israel in the Iranian consulate in Damascus. We also talk about the IDF strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy and whether Israel has gone too far with their operations in Gaza.Find Andy here:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substackhttps://amilburn.substack.com/Andy's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations/dp/1526750554#israel #gaza #iran#irgcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
The U.S. Response to Tower 22 Attack | EYES ON | Ep. 2
Introducing a new podcast called Eyes On with Andy Milburn & Jason Lyons, where we talk about geopolitics and international news.Today we take a deep dive on the retaliatory strikes the US launched in Iraq & Syria on IRGC (Iranian republican guard) and Iranian backed militias in the region that attacked a US base in Jordan a few days prior.To help support the show and for all bonus content including:-AD FREE AUDIO-AD FREE VIDEO-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse#b1blancer #irgc #geopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
CIA Ops Officer H.K. Roy, running intel assets from war torn Bosnia, Ep. 28
H.K. Roy served in the CIA for 13 years, running human intelligence networks from Latin America to the Balkans. Later, he established a private intelligence group in Iraq. Highlights include surviving an Iranian assassination attempt in Bosnia, developing a Soviet officer as a potential source, running a strategic asset in Sarajevo, and reporting on Serbian war crimes. His book is called American Spy and can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/American-Spy-Wry-Reflections-Life/dp/1633885887 Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MurphysLawstreamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
159 Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for Tourists
We conclude our two-part series about Iran on the next Travel with Rick Steves... with an exploration of what the country offers as a tourist destination. Rick is joined by the Lonely Planet's "Iran" guidebook author, and by a tour organizer who specializes in the ins and outs of taking Americans thru Iran. They'll compare notes on Iranian culture, and what Westerners need to know about it. We will hear how Iran's impressive historical sites and magical cities are matched only by the country's legendary hospitality toward visitors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions,...
158 Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing Issues
We start a two-part series about one of the most perplexing countries in the Middle East on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
Rick learns about the culture, politics, and people of Iran from two Iranian-American experts, a journalist and a professor. Their recent books deal with the conflicts within Iranian culture, and on how the pressures of globalization help to feed terrorist sympathies among some traditional communities. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
151 First Impressions of Iran
Rick shares notes with his Iranian-American filmmaking consultant about their recent trip to Iran to film a special for public television. We'll hear what "family values" means to the average Iranian, and how some of them circumnavigate the taboos of their fundamentalist religious government. It could be one of the least understood cultures in the world, and Westerners are often surprised by the welcome they find -- from the congested capital, Tehran, to the dusty and magnificent sites of ancient Persia. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit...
88 Pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago in Spain, Tourism in Iran
We learn about the Camino de Santiago de Compostela from a man who takes tourists on updated versions of this mideaval pilgrimage route and catch up with a Lonely Planet Iran researcher who finds that, despite the country's heavy-handed rulers, the Iranian people are some of the most welcoming you'll find anywhere.
Plus we have a new round of listeners' travel haiku to share.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
The Argonauts | CIA
Vanessa Kirby meets Mark and Cora Lijek, two ordinary American diplomats who took part in one of the most daring espionage operations in CIA history, dramatized in the Hollywood film, Argo. In 1979, the US embassy in Tehran was overrun by Iranian revolutionaries. To escape, Mark and Cora would need to master the art of spycraft - and fast. Tune in to True Spies to hear their story. Could YOU become a master of disguise? From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets and skills. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Produced by Tim Mansel. Music by Nick Ryan....
TIP422: Frontier Market Investing w/ Maciej Wojtal
Stig Brodersen speaks to Maciej Wojtal about investing in Iran. Iran equities are trading at P/E ratios of 3-5, and a dividend yield of 20% of blue-chip stocks is not uncommon. IN THIS EPISODE, YOULL LEARN: 01:12 - Why you want to be invested in a stock market that is opening up. 16:32 - The bull and bear case of investing in Iran. One of the biggest frontier markets in the world. 25:17 - Why the Iranian stock market has performed better than the S&P500 and will continue to do so. 46:22 - Why Iran might be the investment opportunity...
TIP132: Raoul Pal - Macro Investing & New Opportunities (Business Podcast)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOULL LEARN: Why Tesla might be one of the worst stock picks right now. Why the real investors are bears on oil, while speculators are bulls. Why the dollar will strengthen, and why a recession might even accelerate it. Why the Iranian economy might be one of the best places to put your money. Why Indias ban on cash is a smart move for a developing economy. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members. Raoul Pals Company:Real Vision TV. Raoul...
Who would Win a US-Iran War?
America and Iran have repeatedly approached the brink of warfrom the Soleimani assassination that triggered Iranian missile strikes to the Stuxnet cyberattack on Iran's nuclear program. These tensions have simmered for decades without erupting into full-scale conflict. This analysis of a potential US-Iran war delivers surprising conclusions about who would actually prevail in this long-anticipated Middle Eastern showdown. -- SPONSORS: NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102 Shopify: Shopify powers...
Podcast#418: Spain flooding, Botswana historic election, UK guy ejaculates in bosss beard oil
Started with the devastation from Spains flooding and then talked about a military base in Chad being overrun by insurgents. Plus campaign 2024 finishing up, NYC beloved squirrel euthanized, Ireland Halloween parade hoax, Germany shuts Iranian consulates, Montana murder mystery solved, and a guy in the UK admits to ejaculating into his bosss bottle of beard oil. Music: Young Thug: Gangster Shit
Podcast#397: Iran prez death, Viral Twitter dating app story, Houston Dollar Tree ejaculator
Got started this week with all the details of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Iranian president and foreign minster, and then talked about the landslide disaster in Papua New Guinea. Then it was the Gaza aid mess, my viral Twitter dating app story, Trump goes to the Bronx, Nicki Minaj arrested in Amsterdam, and a guy in Houston who is a serial Dollar Tree store ejaculator. Music: Casper/"Essence"
Podcast#382: UK alkaline burn attack, France wine heist, Florida Uber masturbation arrest
Started off the week with UK cops searching for an Afghan asylumee sex offender who seriously injured a mom and her two kids with some kind of "alkaline substance." Then it was the South Korea first lady scandal, France wine heist, Israel kills terrorist inside hospital, US bombs Iranian militias, and a Florida nurse practitioner is arrested after masturbating and finishing all over some poor immigrant Uber driver's car. Music: Survivor/"Eye of the Tiger"
Podcast#341: Pakistan border attack, Trump indicted, Colombia guy rectal cucumber surgery
Started off with talking about the Pakistan border attack by Iranian militants that left 4 dead, and then Finland joining NATO. Plus the Nashville transgender shooting, Trump gets indicted by NYC, Tornadoes wreck Arkansas, Turkish threesome gone wrong, Egypt finds 2,000 mummified ram's heads, and a Colombia guy claims cucumber found in rectum must have "grown" there. Music: Hatebreed/"This is Now"
Podcast#337: Greece train disaster, CA blizzard, UK guy forces seagull to give him oral
Began this week with that crazy train disaster in Greece, and moved on to the mysterious poisonings happening to Iranian schoolgirls. Also meltdowns over covid lab-leak theory, USMC getting rid of scout snipers, Vietnam medal of honor, Ukraine's defense of Bakhmut, Nigeria stolen election claims, and a British guy forces his penis into a seagull's mouth in front of horrified onlookers. Music: Doe Boy/"3AM in LA"
Podcast#330: Nepal plane crash, US Army cocaine, OnlyFans Transcanine
Started with the morning news of a plane going down in Nepal, then talked about the duel-citizen Brit-Iranian being executed by Tehran. Then got into the tanks headed into Ukraine, NYC terrorist going on trial, Senegal bush crash kills forty, China crash kills twenty, Biden classified documents, Army SOF accused of cocaine/human trafficking, and an OnlyFans chick said she was kicked off after saying she was a "trans-canine" and pleasured dogs. Music: The Yardbirds/"Psycho Daisies"
Podcast#306: Sri Lanka collapse, Mexico drug lord caught, Priest caught having relations with vacuum
Back to it after taking last week off... got started with the collapse of the Sri Lankan government and where it goes from here. Plus the German military officer who wanted to start a revolution was found guilty, Iranian war criminal sentenced in Sweden, Mexico cartel leader caught, Gavin Newsom prepping for presidential run, and a UK priest was caught by a parishioner completely nude having sex with a vacuum cleaner. Music: Machine Head/"Take My Scars"
Podcast#305: Iran earthquake, France terror trial ends, Florida pastor caught pleasuring self
Started this week with that earthquake that hit Iran, plus Iranian spies getting fired over Israel's success in hitting targets within the country. Plus the ISIS terrorist trial in France and Belgium ends in convictions, Philippines prez sworn in, guy gets ten years for banging horses, Jan 6th hearings roll on, India religious unrest increases, and a Florida pastor is caught pleasuring himself at a Starbucks. Music: Mareux: "The Perfect Girl"
Podcast#301: Iranian officer death, Columbia prez election, PA drug cop sex sting
Got started this week with the suspicious "suicide" of another top Iranian military official, and then a rundown of the first 100 days of the Ukraine war. Then it was tons of gun law stuff, Female CCT candidate already quitting (again,) Kuwait objects to US embassy pride tweets, California reparations recommendations, and a top Pennsylvania drug cop wanted to bang a prostitute after she had been banged by a dog. Music: Sepultura/"Roots Bloody Roots"
Podcast#300: Texas school shooting, Iran drone strike, Louisiana guy tries to bang guard dogs
Got started this week with a deep dive into the horrific school shooting in Texas with an updated timeline of how it all unfolded. Plus a drone attack on an Iranian government facility, Cyclist murderer still on the run, French banker jumps 32 stories to his death, North Korea missile tests, Quebec stiffens french language laws, and a nude man in Louisiana breaks into a business and tries to bang two huge guard dogs. Music: Depeche Mode/"Enjoy the Silence"
Podcast#287: Ukraine under siege, Somalia air strike, UK doc adds fluids to co-worker's coffee
Started with the latest updates on Ukraine, the war, and the disinformation. Then I got into another US air strike in Somalia, Dementia patient kidnapping in Australia, Iranian guy put a glass inside his body, New Supreme Court nominee, The outrageous cost of luxury apartments for Los Angeles vagrants, and a UK doc is on trial for putting his semen into a coworker's coffee. Music: Screaming Trees/"Shadow of the Season"
Podcast#248: Israel stampede, Iran/US gulf showdown, Rapist castrated; genitals fed to pigs
Started this week with that crazy Israeli stampede with dozens dead, and then got into a little-noticed confrontation between the US and the Iranian navies. Then it was an all-time classic racial rant, Burkina Faso ambushes, Indonesian General killed in action, NRA botched elephant hunt, and a rapist who tried to assault his own niece was lured to a pig farm by her boyfriend... where they cut off his genitals and fed them to the pigs. Music: Korn/"Beg For Me"
Podcast#228: Iran scientist assassination, Green Beret murder mystery, Hungarian diplomat orgy
Started this week by telling you guys about where you can get the book I coauthored, "Lucky Joe." Then it was on to the news... I talked that crazy Iranian nuke scientist assassination, the Fort Bragg Green Beret murder mystery, India farm riots, DACA ordered to be restarted, and the anti-gay Hungarian diplomat fleeing the Brussels gay orgy. Music: Slayer/"Skeletons of society"
Podcast#189: Iranian elections, Burkina Faso church massacre, Televangelist genital inspector
Podcast#189: Iranian elections, Burkina Faso church massacre, Televangelist genital inspector by BK
Podcast#184: Panama death cult, China population woes, Thai guy's genitals get stuck/rot in pipe
Started with the news of a grisly evangelical death cult in Panama, and moved on to Canada demanding compensation for it's citizens killed in the Iranian/Ukrainian jetliner shootdown. Plus, a university president caught in Grindr underage sex sting, South Korean ambassador deals with racist South Koreans, Baseball cheating scandal, Virginia gun rights protest controversy, Man is allergic to own semen, and a guy in Thailand gets his genitals stuck in a metal pipe for five days. Music: Method Man/"I get my thang in action"
Podcast#183: Iran airline disaster, India nationalist riots, Guy bangs own service animal
This week started with a looooong look at the events of the past week of the THCARY Iranian military and their lies and coverups over their incompetence in shooting down a Ukrainian airliner. Then sadly we had 2 KIA US troops in Afghanistan, Former FBI chief admits he lied to investigators, Gavin Newsom wants to spend more money on the vagrants, Gay Jesus Netflix film allowed to continue in Brazil, and an Alaskan guy gets caught in the act banging his own service animal. Music: Rush/"Tom Sawyer"
Podcast#182: Iranian General smoked, Iraq embassy attack, Priest poses as girl to obtain boy's nudes
Spent a lot of time delving into this week's middle eastern events, including some basic background on Sunni/Shiite conflict, Iran in the 20th century, and then the embassy invasion and the Iranian general getting taken out. Then it's on to other news like the fisherman massacre in Chad, Germany zoo burns down, Indonesia flooding, Aussie fires, and a priest posed as a young girl to get an underage boy to send him dick pics. Music: Drowning Pool/"Bodies"
Podcast#175: Trump military pardons, CA school shooting, Vagrant dumps diarrhea over woman's head
Started this week on the rare Friday podcast by covering the breaking news of Trump pardoning three service members both accused/convicted of war crimes. Then I talk about the CA school shooting where cops are still looking for a motive. Then it was on the Russian professor found with his lover's severed arms, Venice flooding, Iranian fuel protests, Denmark closes Swedish border in response to huge rise in bombings, and a women in Los Angeles was pulled from her car by a vagrant and had a bucket of "hot diarrhea" poured on her head. Music: Wu Tang Clan/"Visionz"
Podcast#158: Iran vs UK, Antifa terrorist vs ICE, Priest tries to suck demons out of victims
Started with all the updates of the Iranians seizing that British oil tanker and harassing our battleship with their drone. Then I hit the Antifa ICE terrorist, Crisis in Puerto Rico, Nepalese flood deaths, Japanese mass arson killing, "SEND HER BACK," 50 year anniversary of moon landing, and a priest is accused of sucking off his parishioners in an exorcism. Music: Slayer/"Black Magic"
Podcast#125: RIP George HW Bush, SOF soldiers KIA Afghanistan, Men use orangutan as prostitute
Began with taking a look at the life and times of President George HW Bush, who passed away last night. Then I covered the four deaths of our SOF troops in Afghanistan this week, and the continuing clusterfuck over there, and the riots continue in France. Plus more Tijuana caravan coverage, another fake hate crime, criminal Iranian hackers caught, and an airline pilot messages a dude on his flight on Grindr. Music: Nirvana/"Territorial Pissings"