Counterterrorism
Discover key takeaways from 12 podcast episodes about this topic.

Trump is Remaking National Security to Enforce His Agenda (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Tom Joscelyn and Bill Crystal dissect how the Trump administration is systematically politicizing and weaponizing national security agencies, from the Pentagon to the FBI, to enforce a specific ideological agenda against perceived domestic opposition.

"Israel Must Be Restrained!" Joe Kent on Trump & Iran War + Sleeper Cells Threat
Former US counterterrorism director Joe Kent asserts that the US was pressured into the Iran war by Israel, while security experts warn of Iranian sleeper cells and economic warfare threats to the US and its allies.

Ben Shapiro CRASHES OUT On Joe Kent, Tucker Over RESIGNATION
A high-ranking counterterrorism official's resignation over Iran policy sparks a heated debate on foreign influence, presidential agency, and the framing of dissent within conservative media.

LIVE: Gabbard, Ratcliffe and Patel Testify on Worldwide Threats in Senate Intelligence Hearing
Intelligence Community leaders detail a complex global threat landscape, highlighting escalating missile and cyber capabilities from state actors, the impact of AI on warfare, and the controversial US military actions in Iran and their collateral effects.

Trump’s Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes “Pressure from Israel”
Joe Kent, Trump's National Counterterrorism Center Director, resigned over the Iran war, stating it was driven by Israeli pressure, exposing a significant rift within the MAGA movement on US-Israel policy.

PBS News Hour full episode, March 17, 2026
This episode covers the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran following the killing of top Iranian officials, the resulting U.S. political fallout and global supply chain disruptions, and the use of art in Chicago to protest federal immigration crackdowns.

NYPD Presser Addressing Counter Protester Improvised Explosive Attack
NYPD and federal authorities announced federal terrorism charges against two individuals, Amir Balot and Ibraim Caillumi, for deploying ISIS-inspired improvised explosive devices during a protest in New York City.

Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
A former CIA officer dissects the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, revealing a dangerous lack of planning, divergence from Israeli goals, and a 'brain drain' within US intelligence agencies.

Sarah Adams - CIA Targeter Responds to FBI Uncovering Secret Biolab with Mystery Vials | SRS #280
Former CIA targeter Sarah Adams reveals the alarming sophistication of al-Qaeda and ISIS's 'Homeland Plot' within the U.S., exposes deep government corruption, and details how U.S. funds are inadvertently empowering terrorist groups globally.

BREAKING: Trump Threatens To WIPE OUT Iran; ISIS Escapes As Clashes ERUPT In Syria | TBN Israel
The Middle East faces escalating tensions as the US and Israel prepare for potential action against Iran, Gaza receives an ultimatum for demilitarization, and a power vacuum in Northern Syria risks an ISIS resurgence, all while Turkey expands its regional influence.

Defending America with Bill O'Reilly & Buck Sexton
Bill O'Reilly and Buck Sexton argue that while the U.S. effectively combats foreign terrorism with advanced surveillance and covert operations, the domestic threat is significantly exacerbated by perceived open border policies and an ideologically biased FBI.

British Intelligence couldn't believe what he found...
A couple's mysterious illness, initially dismissed as drug overdose, escalated into an international chemical weapon crisis when doctors discovered they were poisoned by Novichok, unknowingly found in a discarded perfume bottle.