The Dispatch Podcast National Security Used To Be a Thing | Roundtable
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Mar 28, 2025 Dive into a lively discussion about national security realignments and the implications of military communication mishaps. Discover the tightrope reporters walk when dealing with classified materials, and critique political hypocrisy over data security. Explore the fraught state of U.S. alliances and the impact of partisanship on military professionalism. Plus, navigate the storm of modernizing classics like Snow White and the cultural consequences of performative activism. Join a nuanced conversation where accountability and integrity take center stage.
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Signal Chat Incident
- Jeffrey Goldberg was added to an encrypted Signal chat for a cabinet-level meeting.
- He saw serious conversations, including imminent attack plans, among high-ranking officials.
Importance of OPSEC
- Operational security (OPSEC) is crucial; military plans must be kept secret.
- Sharing sensitive information, like imminent attack plans, can severely compromise national security.
Reporters and Classified Briefings
- Reporters receive briefings on sensitive, often unclassified, information.
- Stringent security protocols, like SCIFs and phone restrictions, are used to protect information.