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Target USA Podcast by WTOP

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Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.

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Ep. 315 | Russian Invasion of Ukraine Looming

State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, discusses the "grave mistake" Russia would make if it invades Ukraine, again. He also talks about US diplomatic efforts to change Russia's calculus, Afghanistan, NATO relations, and the challenges that lie ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 20, 202230 minEp. 556

Ep. 314 | Security in the U.S. after the January 6th anniversary

Brian Murphy, former Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence Analysis at DHS, and A.T. Smith, former Deputy Director of the Secret Service discuss the lessons intelligence and law enforcement officials learned from January 6th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 13, 202234 minEp. 551

Ep. 313 | DHS Secretary talks about security a year after Capitol riot?

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas talks about security in the US a year after the January 6th riot, lessons learned, and foreign threats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 06, 202221 minEp. 563

Ep. 311 | The Suburban Women Problem is America's Problem

Rachel Vindman, co-host of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast discusses how her husband Alexander Vindman's unfair dismissal from the National Security Council and loss of his military career, led them to speak out against authoritarianism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 23, 202133 minEp. 551

Ep. 310 | The U.S. and France, "This Trust Has Been Damaged"

France's Ambassador to the U.S. Phillipe Etienne says the damage done during the AUKUS blunder has not been repaired and "there is more work to do." What will it take to assuage yet another U.S. ally that has been shoved aside? We explore it in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 16, 202123 minEp. 513

Ep. 309 | "If Ukraine falls to Russia, Europe is over"

Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for the Ukraine Negotiation tells Target USA, there is a very real chance that Russia invades Ukraine and other neighboring countries. And if that happens, it will fundamentally change Europe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 09, 202136 minEp. 539

Ep. 308 | Whistleblower exposes how DHS officials tried to keep intel on Russia secret

Brian Murphy blew the whistle three times while Acting as Undersecretary of Intelligence at DHS. He talks about widespread efforts to manipulate intelligence for political purposes. He says top officials were not bound by ethics, but loyalty to President Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 02, 202132 minEp. 532

Ep. 307 | The U.S. is losing the new Cold War with Russia

Retired CIA case officer Robert Baer, perhaps one of the best US intelligence officers in modern times, says Russia is slowly establishing the Soviet empire. He says Ukraine, the Balkans, and the U.S. had better look out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 24, 202132 minEp. 513

Ep. 306 | The Belarus-Poland Migrant Standoff

How did it happen? What will happen to the migrants caught in the middle? Peter Stano, Spokesman for the European Commission explains how Belarus tricked migrants into coming there and what actions the EC is taking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 18, 202126 minEp. 553

Ep. 305 | How Long before Afghanistan collapses under the Taliban's control?

Dr. Hans Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project says the country is in serious trouble. Should the West help the Taliban, which is supporting Al Qaida? He says the choices are "bad, worse, and ugly." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 11, 202132 minEp. 525

Ep. 304 | Havana Syndrome, today. 40 Years ago it was "Moscow Eye".

New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning, writer Serge Schmemann developed what was called "Moscow Eye" as a young writer in the Soviet Union. Nerves or a weapon? He never found out. But he encourages us to be cautious about how we characterize "Havana Syndrome". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 04, 202138 minEp. 560

Ep. 302 | The CIA's new China Mission Center: How will it work?

Ambassador Joe Detrani, who was the Director of CIA East Asia Operations, joins us to talk about the threat from the PRC's aggressive actions, China's objectives, and how the center would benefit CIA activities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 21, 202138 minEp. 520

Ep. 301 | The Defense Intelligence Agency: ISIS-K could threaten the Homeland in 1-2 years.

Director, Lt. General Scott Berrier sits down for a wide-ranging interview about threats to the U.S. and how DIA is staying ahead of them. In this exclusive interview, he delivers several stark warnings about the nation's adversaries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 14, 202145 minEp. 565

Ep. 300 | COVID Conspiracy Part 4: How to persuade reluctant people to get the COVID vaccine (Conclusion)

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part four of a four-part series of podcasts. Dr. Anthony Fauci counsels us on how to talk to people who are reluctant to get the vaccine. In this series, we connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans' resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a Target USA/COLORS Crossover Podcast. More at https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Co...

Oct 13, 202124 minEp. 564

Ep. 299 | COVID Conspiracy Part 3: The NFL's Vaccine Challenge

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part three of a four-part series of podcasts. DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association explains how they've met the challenge of players' refusal to get vaccinated. In this series, we connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans' resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a Target USA/COLORS Crosso...

Oct 12, 202133 minEp. 556

Ep. 298 | COVID Conspiracy Part 2: How does Russian disinformation work?

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part two of a four-part series of podcasts. Retired FBI Special Tom O’Connor explains how Russian disinformation works and what their objective is. We connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans' resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a Target USA/COLORS Crossover Podcast. More at https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Colors-A...

Oct 12, 202130 minEp. 557

Ep. 297 | COVID Conspiracy Part 1: Russian Disinfo fuels anti-vaxx movement.

Foreign disinformation is driving US vaccine resistance. This is part one of a four-part series of podcasts. We'll connect the dots between a secret foreign influence campaign that recruited social media influencers to spread lies about U.S. COVID vaccines and Americans' resistance to getting vaccinated. This is a Target USA/COLORS Crossover Podcast. More at https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Colors-A-Dialogue-on-Race-in-America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Oct 07, 202126 minEp. 524

Ep. 296 | Fiona Hill discusses her new book, "There's Nothing For You Here"

Fiona Hill became known worldwide when she testified during former President Donald Trump's first indictment. Until recently, what she went through to become a globally recognized expert on Russia and survive in sometimes hostile circles dominated by men, was not well known at all -until her book came along. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 30, 202150 minEp. 535

Ep. 294 | NATO: One for all, All for one

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has raised serious doubts about the relationship between the US and NATO. It was a key topic at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, Estonia September 3-6. We bring you a panel discussion that revealed just how concerned NATO allies are about the relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 16, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 552

Ep. 293 | The National Reconnaissance Office turns 60

When the United States needs eyes and ears in critical places where no human can reach – be it over the most rugged terrain or through the most hostile territory – it turns to the National Reconnaissance Office. Director, Dr. Chris Scolese joins us to breakdown what they do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 09, 202130 minEp. 522

Ep. 292 | The Afghan Diaries: Part Two

Douglas Dreyer describes himself as an ordinary American trying to do the right thing. What he's doing is trying to help several Afghan friends get out of Afghanistan. And it's not going so well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sep 02, 202123 minEp. 515

Ep. 291 | The Afghan Diaries: Harrowing tales of attempts to escape Afghanistan

Personal stories about the difficulties Afghans face as they try to escape Afghanistan before U.S. troops leave. Afghan, Ahmadullah Sediqi, a former interpreter for the US military and retired Marine Thomas Praxades share their stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 26, 202119 minEp. 498

Ep. 290 | The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: The Human Cost

Two Afghan brothers, NT and RT, former U.S. military interpreters have wives stuck in Afghanistan under death threats from the Taliban. They tell very personal stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 19, 202125 minEp. 551

Target USA –SPECIAL REPORT | AFGHANISTAN FALLS TO THE TALIBAN

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees Afghanistan as the Taliban claims control of the government and the country. Follow us on twitter @TUSApodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 15, 20213 minEp. 537
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