Best Security Debrief Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 17: Security in the Cyber Age: Understanding American Policy and Technology in Cyberspace 22:36

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Over the last quarter century, digital technologies have transformed the way we ways we communicate, the way we shop, the way we bank, and even the way we socialize and consume information. With these advancements have come a number of vulnerabilities that adversaries and malign actors have sought to exploit in the cyber age. Joining The Debrief to…

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2025 SECCON Debrief 25:33

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By Alias Cybersecurity

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Opening the Foreign Influence Toolkit 32:42

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Jessica Brandt knows a lot about influence. She was the director of the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which served as intermediary between the U.S. intelligence community and the public. It alerted private citizens and the public to disinformation operations orchestrated by adversaries overseas. Jessica explains how the toolkit has gotten larger…

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Michael Aswell Jr., Bas Rutten, UFC Rio reactions 1:14:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a stacked Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two guests and plenty to unpack after UFC Rio. First, Houston’s own Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show fresh off his first UFC win — a first-round knockout in Rio — to talk about what it felt like silencing the Brazilian crowd, cutting down from 210 pounds in high s…

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Montel Jackson talks high-stakes co-main vs. Figueiredo, UFC Rio predictions 45:15

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a new Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered with bantamweight contender #15 Montel Jackson, who joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Rio. Reflecting on his journey from wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts, Montel discusses how watching…

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🛡️ Pen Test Potential: How Organizations Are Missing Out on Fortifying the SOC 🛡️ 20:08

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! What’s the real difference between a penetration test and a red team engagement, and how can each benefit your SOC? In this episode, Andrew is joined by Tanner, to unpack how pentests uncover vulnerabilities, how red teams stress-test defenders, and why every organization should be leveraging these exerci…

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James Stejskal: Author, Soldier, Snake-eater, Spy 41:56

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Edmen Shahbazyan, Yousri Belgaroui, UFC 320 takeaways 1:01:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the week with a pair of middleweights at very different points in their UFC journeys. First, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show fresh off his third win of 2025 to break down his first-round knockout at UFC 320, share what’s changed in his mindset since joining Xtreme Couture, and explain why he believes his best days…

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Navigating Conflict Collaboratively 1:11:45

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This month we had an inspiring conversation about addressing conflict. What does conflict transformation look like through a Microsolidarity lens? How do you turn conflict into a generative experience? Sending out a big thanks to Caleb, Ondrej, James and Victor for sharing what's been going well and what still challenging about addressing conflict …

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LNG, Data Centers, and the Future of Natural Gas 31:17

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In this episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Chief Economist Dr. Dean Foreman for a breakdown of the two forces reshaping natural gas markets in Texas: the rapid rise of LNG exports and the explosive growth of energy-hungry data centers.By TXOGA

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Battlefield AI 44:15

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The disorderly arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the battlefield foretells of what is to come. The similarities to the hype around cyber warfare in the 2010s is all too clear. Yet the promise of profound change to warfare because of AI (and autonomy) is to be found everywhere. What is the reality? What will battlefields feel like? When wil…

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Cory Sandhagen talks title shot vs. Merab, Josh Emmett confident at 40 vs. Zalal, UFC 320 picks 48:47

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Jim and Matt are back with a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered featuring two top contenders with massive fights on the horizon. First, bantamweight standout Cory Sandhagen stops by ahead of his second shot at the 135-pound title to preview his clash with Merab Dvalishvili. Cory breaks down Merab’s relentless style, and reflects on his growth in the…

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🚨 Ransomware Rising: Variants, Tactics, and Defenses in 2025 🚨 7:29

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! Ransomware is evolving faster than ever, from double extortion tactics to lightning-fast attack chains. In this episode, we break down how these threats work, why every organization is a target, and the layered defenses SOCs can use to detect and stop attacks early. Support the show Watch full episodes at…

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From the SpyCast Vault: An Assassination in Mexico 30:46

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Keith Melton is a historian who’s been an advisor to the US Intelligence Community for decades. An avid collector and board member at The International Spy Museum, Keith has donated thousands of artifacts, and one of the most historically important is the axe used to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Keith found the weapon after decades of searching. In 20…

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Brendan Allen on short-notice scrap vs. RDR, Manel Kape talks Royval showdown, UFC Perth recap 53:49

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Jim and Matt return with a stacked Monday episode of UFC Unfiltered. Middleweight contender Brendan Allen joins the show to preview his short-notice showdown with Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver, explain why he’s confident he’ll score a knockout by Round 3, and weigh in on the wide-open middleweight title picture. Then, flyweight contender Manel Kap…

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Mario Bautista eyes 9-fight win streak, Mateusz Gamrot on Oliveira matchup, UFC Perth picks 53:01

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton return for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of No. 8–ranked contenders, bantamweight Mario Bautista and lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, as both men prepare to embrace the road-dog role against fan favorites. Bautista joins the show to reflect on his eight-fight winning streak and preview next month’s bantamweigh…

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💢 FileFix Fiasco 💢 Steganography's Stealthy StealC Drop 5:53

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! In this episode of The #SOCBrief, we break down the rising FileFix attack, a new social engineering technique using steganography to deliver info-stealing malware. Learn how attackers disguise malicious PowerShell commands, the risks this poses for browsers, messengers, and crypto wallets, and the proacti…

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The Dark Web Broker 35:42

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Vinny Troia is at home on the Dark Web. The veteran hacker has developed relationships with cyberactors who have quietly stolen sensitive data from the far corners of the world. Vinny sells that data to law enforcement and intelligence agencies, like the CIA. His book, Grey Area: Dark Web Data Collection and the Future of OSINT, is out this October…

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Youssef Zalal talks Josh Emmett matchup, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani on DWCS win, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:06:29

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Din Thomas jumps in as guest co-host alongside Matt Serra for a jam-packed Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered! First up, 9th-ranked featherweight Youssef Zalal stops by ahead his UFC 320 showdown with Josh Emmett. Riding a four-fight UFC winning streak, Youssef shares stories from his long-awaited trip back to Morocco before shifting his focus to his…

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Aljamain Sterling on Ortega win & 145-lb. title path, Aly Mac talks next weekend’s UFC Perth card 56:12

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Matt brings the heat with a brand new microphone as he teams up with guest co-host John Morgan for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered! Nearly a month removed from his UFC Shanghai win over Brian Ortega, Aljamain Sterling returns to the show to discuss Ortega’s weight-cut struggles, his recent back-and-forth with Lerone Murphy, and what’s next in h…

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Monitoring the Dark Web for Leaked Data in DFIR 6:28

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! 🔎 This episode of The #SOCBrief dives into the world of dark web monitoring in digital forensics and incident response. Learn why leaked credentials are a top threat, how to safely detect exposures, and what steps SOC teams can take to stay proactive. Support the show Watch full episodes at youtube.com/@a…

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To Catch a Drug Cartel 28:33

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Keith Bulfin was a banker, not a spy. But then came a special client–a supposed coffee importer who was actually a banker for Mexican and Colombian drug cartels. Soon, U.S. authorities were knocking on Keith’s door. He ended up behind bars in a maximum security prison. While in prison, Bulfin ended up befriending leaders of drug cartels and eventua…

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Alden Coria on UFC debut win, Teddy Atlas talks Bud Crawford & newfound MMA appreciation, Noche UFC recap 1:16:05

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Guest co-host RJ Clifford joins Jim and Matt for a packed Monday show after a huge week for fight fans! Flyweight Alden Coria kicks things off by discussing his journey from preparing for a Contender Series shot to making a successful short-notice UFC debut at Noche UFC. He also shares how training alongside Joshua Van at 4oz Fight Club has elevate…

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Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Noche UFC predictions 54:08

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton look ahead to this Saturday’s Noche UFC card in San Antonio with two fighters set to compete: Rob Font and Tatiana Suarez. First up, bantamweight veteran Rob Font joins the show to discuss preparing for yet another short-notice opponent change and how training in Texas with Gordon Ryan has sharpened his ground game. He als…

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Mastering Incident Response: Essential for SOC Success 8:41

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! 💡 This week on The SOC Brief, we’re breaking down incident response (IR) ... why it’s essential, how to build a strong plan, and what SOC teams can do to turn chaos into control. From preparation and containment to recovery and lessons learned, learn how a solid IR strategy saves time, money, and reputati…

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Episode 16: America in the Arctic: Foreign Policy and Competition in the Melting North 21:55

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The Arctic encompasses not only the territory of eight countries, but also vital geological features and strategic waterways that have made the region an area of ecological concern and geopolitical contestation. To help navigate these waters, The Debrief talks with Dr. Mary Thompson-Jones, a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer and professor and …

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Retracing the Hunt for Bin Laden 35:50

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This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, which spawned a decade-long search for the man behind them – Osama Bin Laden. Ed Bogan was the Chief of Operations for the CIA Counterterrorism Center’s Pakistan / Afghanistan Department. He takes us into agency headquarters, where he oversaw the raid on Bin Laden’s c…

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Modestas Bukauskas on successful 2nd UFC stint, Kevin Iole talks UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 1:10:44

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for another episode of UFC Unfiltered! Fresh off his biggest career win in Paris, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas reflects on his successful second stint and the father-son dynamics in play for both he and training partner Tom Aspinall. Later, retired combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins to recap UFC Paris…

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89th Session Oil & Gas Recap, Part 2 33:30

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TXOGA Talks is back for Part 2 of our Legislative Session recap! TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a discussion on oilfield theft, Texas business courts, and the booming liquefied natural gas industry. Tune in…

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Donte Johnson on Contract-Securing KO at DWCS, Jon Anik on UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 54:11

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Jim and Matt return from the Labor Day break with recent Dana White’s Contender Series standout Donte Johnson and the great Jon Anik for today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. Fresh off a short-notice first-round knockout that secured his UFC contract, Johnson reflects on his rapid rise. Noticeably slimmer than the 297-pound collegiate defensive linema…

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An Assassination in Athens and a CIA Officer’s Legacy 31:47

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It’s been 50 years since the assassination of the CIA’s former Station Chief in Athens, Richard Welch. At the time, he was the agency’s highest level officer killed in the line of duty. A Greek, Marxist terrorist group called 17 November claimed responsibility for his death, but that was just the beginning. Former senior operations officer Ralph Ma…

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Sean Brady, Benoît Saint Denis, guest co-host Din Thomas 57:03

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, the one and only Din Thomas fills in for Matt Serra for an episode with Jim Norton that invites welterweight contender Sean Brady and French lightweight Benoît Saint Denis on as guests. Frustrated by two fight dates falling through, Brady outlines two specific opponents he’s ready to fight on a minute’s notice — preferabl…

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Beyond the Badge: Balancing Security, Compliance, and Culture in Finance 30:49

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In this episode, host Matthew Lewis, Director of Product Marketing, is joined by Don Campbell, Senior Director of Product Management, and Scott Galvin, Pre-Sales Senior Solutions Architect, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of physical security in financial services. Together, the trio explores: Insider threat types and how to detect them…

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DEF CON 33 Debrief 48:45

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! Fresh off the chaos of DEF CON 33, Tanner, Hickman, and Will break down the four-day hacker conference, from the eye-opening hacker villages and mind-bending talks to Hickman’s clutch CTF victory and Will’s bold dive into the Social Engineering Community’s Vishing Competition. No sleep, all signal. Suppor…

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From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA Pt. 2 29:04

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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 ret…

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Brad Tavares, Charles Johnson & UFC Shanghai reactions 57:14

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome middleweight veteran Brad Tavares and flyweight contender Charles Johnson. Two weeks out from UFC Paris, Tavares explains how he’s keeping his 37-year-old body primed to break his tie with Michael Bisping for the most middleweight wins in UFC history. Fresh off a $50K bonus knockout in Sh…

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Anthony Hernandez & Caio Borralho talk middleweight pecking order 53:49

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev’s win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual ap…

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⚠️ Crypto24 ⚠️ Ransomware: Bypassing EDR and Bolstering Defenses 8:22

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! In this episode, we break down the emerging Crypto24 ransomware attacks that use living-off-the-land techniques to bypass EDR. We’ll explore how these attacks unfold and the defensive strategies SOCs and organizations can use, like layered security, enhanced monitoring, and rapid response, to stay ahead o…

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From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA 30:41

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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…

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UFC 319 debrief, taking victory laps w/ Drakkar Klose & Loopy Godinez 48:03

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Matt and Jim unpack the action of UFC 319 on an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites two victorious fighters from the card in Drakkar Klose and Loopy Godinez. Joining first is Klose, and the lightweight calls in to discuss the keys to his unanimous decision win over a tricky veteran like Edson Barboza. Drakkar touches on the memory of his decease…

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Guest co-host Forrest Griffin talks UFC 319 w/ Geoff Neal & Chase Hooper 54:53

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There is no replacing Matt Serra. But when the champ can’t make the show, it’s never a bad idea to get another champ to fill in — and that’s exactly what today’s Unfiltered episode delivers with Forrest Griffin talking UFC 319 w/ guest callers Geoff Neal and Chase Hooper. First up, 11th-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal reflects on his inspiring journ…

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🚨 Gone Vishing: The Recent Surge of Vishing Attacks 10:50

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Got a question or comment? Message us here! This week, we’re unpacking the phishing wave hitting SaaS platforms ... from social engineering to OAuth abuse and AI voice spoofing. Learn why people remain the #1 attack vector and how to stay one step ahead. Support the show Watch full episodes at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Listen on Apple Podcas…

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Episode 15: Economic and National Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce 1:07:35

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Today, economics is more a part of the national security equation than it has ever been. Trade, science, technology, innovation, and supply chains – to name a few issues – intersect with national security with more depth, breadth, and frequency every year. As a consequence, U.S. economic agencies are increasingly called to the table to solve nation…

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Catching an Iranian-American Missile Broker 35:38

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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 se…

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The State and The Soldier 41:19

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That the military is subordinate to political (civil) authority seems like a no brainer. Headlines are made when challenges to this norm occur (see Trump 47 as an example), but those challenges have been more frequent and more dangerous in American history. Indeed, General Washington’s principles of military subordination have had a myriad of chall…

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Dricus Du Plessis talks Chimaev matchup, Elijah Smith discusses viral slam KO, UFC 319 picks! 1:00:35

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, we break down the massive Paramount + TKO deal — a jaw-dropping 7-year, $7.7 BILLION U.S. rights agreement starting in 2026. First, Jim and Matt catch up with middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis — gearing up for his fourth straight title fight and third defense. Dricus weighs in on Saturday’s epic UFC 319 t…

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89th Session Oil & Gas Recap, Part 1 36:07

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by TXOGA Vice President & General Counsel Cory Pomeroy and TXOGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Tulsi Oberbeck for a deep dive into the 89th legislative session and the key bills impacting the Texas oil and natural gas industry. Tune in for a breakdown of how Senate Bill 1…