Julian Dorey Podcast

😳 [VIDEO] - Shawn Ryan: MI6-Trained Navy SEAL takes us Inside CIA | 148

Jun 3, 2023

Former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Shawn Ryan discusses China's power grid threats, modern warfare tactics, and the Mexican Cartels' ties to the CIA. He also reflects on President Biden's competency, media manipulation, and the transition from military service to civilian life.

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Quick takeaways

China's influence on the power grid poses a significant risk due to their involvement in producing key components, potentially leading to widespread consequences like water supply disruptions.

Strategic investments by China in global sectors highlight a broader effort to expand influence and secure essential resources, such as lithium mines, to strengthen geopolitical power.

The fragility of societal systems and the potential impact of political and economic disruptions underscore the need for a proactive approach to address emerging threats and safeguard critical infrastructure.

Assessing mission environments involves learning traffic patterns, key locations, and critical information quickly to navigate effectively and adapt to new surroundings.

Establishing a pattern of life through observing and replicating routines in target areas helps operatives blend in seamlessly, diminish suspicions, and gather intelligence effectively.

Deep dives

Potential Threats to the Power Grid

China's influence on the power grid is a significant concern, as they are involved in producing key components used in the power grid, like transformers. The power grid's vulnerability to external interference poses a serious risk, with the potential for China to manipulate or disrupt critical infrastructure, leading to widespread consequences such as water supply disruptions, food shortages, and transportation breakdowns.

Introduction

2min

Transition from Navy SEALs and CIA to Podcasting and YouTube Content Creation

3min

Transition from YouTube to Podcasting: Sharing Unique Stories and Documenting History

4min

Breaking Away from the Podcast Circle

2min

Unjust Blame: The Blackwater Contractors Incident

9min

Analysis of Media Manipulation and Division through News Reporting

2min

Exploring the Front Page Theory and the Rise of Podcasts as Alternative News Sources

3min

Reflections on Legal Cases and Integrity in the Navy SEAL Community

11min

Global Geopolitical Concerns and Modern Warfare

17min

10.

The Vulnerability of Power Grids and Socioeconomic Consequences

17min

11.

Discussion on President Biden's Competency and Media Coverage

4min

12.

Reflections on the Election, Age in Politics, and Foreign Policy Vulnerabilities

2min

13.

Exploring Advanced Warfare Technologies and Defense Systems

2min

14.

Transition from Navy SEALs to CIA and Surveillance Operations

25min

15.

Establishing a Pattern of Life in Covert Operations

19min

16.

Navigating Cultural Challenges in Intelligence Operations

18min

17.

Transition to Navy SEAL and Specialized Team Roles

12min

18.

Reflections on Military Interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan

18min

19.

Challenges of Transitioning from Military Service to Civilian Life

27min

20.

Surviving the Darkest Moments

11min

21.

Advocacy for Veteran Healthcare and Collaboration in the Industry

3min

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(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Shawn Ryan is a former Navy SEAL, CIA GRS Spy, and current acclaimed podcast host. After 15 years in the SEALs and CIA, Shawn started the Shawn Ryan Show Podcast which is currently a Top-10 podcast in the country.

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****TIMESTAMPS****

0:00 - Rob O’Neill (Bin Laden Mission Navy SEAL); Shawn’s backstory w/ the show

8:54 - Erik Prince & The Blackwater 4 (Nisour Square Mass@cre)

13:59 - How does Shawn feel about the gov?; Washington DC is messy

18:36 - The division problem; 80-20 rule in mass media

24:57 - The Eddie Gallagher Navy SEAL Case

31:07 - The Gaming Generation & Navy SEALS; Military “Social Influencers”

36:22 - What War looks like today; CIA Spy Andrew Bustamante

39:57 - China; The Chinese Spy Balloon; Power Grid Weakness; Lithium in Afghanistan

45:26 - The Media on China; Peter Zeihan; CCP in Africa

51:54 - China & our power grid; Andy Greenberg’s hacker reporting; “Society is fragile”

59:23 - The advantages China has over US; Devaluation of US Dollar

1:03:30 - Mexican Cartels & CIA

1:09:01 - Julian tells story of last time he saw Biden

1:15:20 - US building energy field around country?

1:17:04 - How Shawn joined CIA

1:21:45 - Diff between Navy SEALs and CIA; Shawn’s rotations for Agency

1:28:48 - CIA communication in field

1:32:13 - Shawn’s CIA Training

1:36:10 - Shawn explains CIA Spy Tradecraft & Surveillance

1:44:01 - No diplomatic immunity in CIA; CIA Spy Covers

1:48:15 - When Shawn got made (and shot at)

1:50:56 - CIA Safe Houses

1:53:33 - Shawn’s spy strategy in first 2 weeks of new location

2:01:15 - The culture at CIA

2:10:55 - The CIA’s relationship with civilians

2:19:08 - Shawn’s rise through the NAVY SEALs

2:26:10 - How SEALs Team numbers work; Navy SEALs Specialties

2:31:43 - Shawn’s British MI6 Spy Training; Shawn goes to Afghanistan & Iraq

2:36:41 - Shawn gives opinion on Iraq War; US are world’s police?

2:43:40 - Afghanistan War; Halliburton in Iraq

2:47:32 - The op tempo in Iraq; Shawn tells stories of missions in Iraq

2:53:47 - What would Shawn have done if he was in charge of Iraq War?

2:56:32 - Why Shawn left Navy SEALs; Anti-Piracy & Captain Phillips

3:00:35 - Why military guys “want” to be in warzones

3:04:07 - Shawn’s experience with PT Ess after the war; Purpose Crisis

3:10:37 - The Veteran health crisis in America

3:12:40 - The vet epidemic going on right now; Shawn remembers lost friends

3:16:45 - Shawn reveals his personal struggle & tells story of his closest call

3:22:49 - Shawn’s holy experience in Mexico; Its benefits for everybody

3:29:04 - Next steps for Shawn Ryan Show

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Julian Dorey Podcast

😳 [VIDEO] - Shawn Ryan: MI6-Trained Navy SEAL takes us Inside CIA | 148

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Potential Threats to the Power Grid

China's Strategic Investments and Influence

Geopolitical Impact and Fragility of Societal Systems

Adapting to Mission Environments

Pattern of Life Analysis

Cultural and Professional Dynamics

Navigating the High-Pressure Environment of Special Operations

Adapting to Diverse Environments and Missions

Life in Iraq: A Landscape Dominated by Haliburton

Navigating the Perils of Iraq: Combat Realities and Adaptability

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Potential Threats to the Power Grid

China's Strategic Investments and Influence

Geopolitical Impact and Fragility of Societal Systems

Adapting to Mission Environments

Pattern of Life Analysis

Cultural and Professional Dynamics

Navigating the High-Pressure Environment of Special Operations

Adapting to Diverse Environments and Missions

Life in Iraq: A Landscape Dominated by Haliburton

Navigating the Perils of Iraq: Combat Realities and Adaptability

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