John Brennan

Join retired CIA Director John Brennan, who led the agency's modernization from 2013 to 2017, as he shares his insights on embracing change in organizations. He discusses the cultural hurdles that hinder collaboration and the importance of adaptive leadership in the intelligence community. Brennan emphasizes that modernization is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Learn about the challenges of transforming large institutions, the need for continuous workforce engagement, and strategies for fostering collaboration across diverse units.

John Kirby, retired Navy rear admiral and defense communications advisor, offers military and logistics perspective. John Brennan, former CIA director, provides intelligence and national security analysis. They discuss warnings about Iran’s likely responses, munitions depletion and troop deployments, risks of escalation and troubling political messaging. Short, focused conversation on the unfolding Iran crisis and its wider implications.

Trita Parsi, Iran policy expert at the Quincy Institute, offers insight on Iranian politics. Bader Al-Saif, Kuwait University professor, explains Gulf-state perspectives. John Brennan, former CIA director, discusses intelligence and security responses. They explore Iran's command structure, Gulf defenses and restraint, de-escalation efforts, and risks of wider regional escalation.

Guests Sean Combs, recently in the spotlight for legal woes, and Hillary Clinton, former First Lady, join political commentator Joy Reid and statistician Nate Silver. They tackle controversial topics like weaponized brainwashing and political manipulation. Former CIA Director John Brennan shares insights on national security. Discussions range from voting system integrity to the alarming trend of friendless children, while Ryan Routh sheds light on planning amid chaos. The blend of humor and serious reflection makes for a compelling dialogue on current events.

Topics in this podcast include politics, unreliable Xfinity service, credibility of scientific studies, impact of robot-run vegan restaurants, Bitcoin surge and investing psychology, conspiracy theories involving cartels, TikTok ownership controversy, and political influence in social media platforms.

Bobby Ghosh, columnist and geopolitics analyst, highlights Iran's power struggles and succession questions. Halima Croft, commodities strategist, breaks down oil, shipping and global economic risks. Jake Auchincloss, congressman and Marine veteran, raises constitutional and oversight concerns. John Brennan, former CIA director, assesses likely Iranian responses. Mark Hurtling, retired lieutenant general, explains military operations and escalation risks.

Eddie Glaude, Princeton professor and cultural commentator, and John Brennan, former CIA director and national security analyst, tackle disinformation and threats to U.S. voting. They discuss federal agents near polling sites, efforts to delegitimize vote counting, foreign influence operations, delayed whistleblower complaints, and risks to journalistic accountability. Short, urgent, and wide-ranging conversations.

John Brennan, the former CIA director from 2013 to 2017, joins Richard and Yalda to delve into the evolving landscape of intelligence operations in Ukraine. He shares why he believes Ukrainian spies have become some of the best globally. The trio discusses the recent surge in drone attacks, with Richard reporting live from Mykolaiv on its resilience amid conflict. They also critique Trump's naive peace proposals and explore the impact of ongoing protests in Los Angeles, linking them to broader geopolitical tensions.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Preet to discuss the history and military capabilities of the Houthis, Iran's influence, and the challenges of US policy. They also explore the risks of escalation and the importance of staying informed about the fluid situation.

John Brennan, General Manager at Scale AI, discusses the impact of AI on national security, the U.S.'s strategic advantage in technological competition, the transition of AI from science-fiction to reality, computer vision and its applications in teaching computers, the relationship between AI and human talent, challenges in producing munitions, the importance of collaboration and mentorship in the AI ecosystem, and John Brennan's research on transforming intelligence oversight.