PBD Podcast Ex-Secret Service Agent Warns the Next 9/11 Won’t Be Planes
Oct 22, 2026
Evy Poumpouras, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent who protected five presidents, draws on 9/11 and counterterrorism experience. She explores how to spot trustworthy behavior, evaluate character, and resist manipulation. The conversation also examines foreign influence, AI espionage, drone swarms, insider threats, and why America’s infrastructure may face the next major attack.
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Obama Faced Public Attacks With Composure
- Evy Poumpouras observed a congressman privately acting warmly toward Barack Obama after publicly attacking him.
- Obama remained gracious, then privately acknowledged the contradiction after the encounter.
Online Rage Can Create Real Threats
- Political villainization and unfiltered social media can make unstable people believe violence is morally justified.
- Rage optimized for clicks spreads beyond the original speaker and increases threats against public figures.
Pause Before Fighting Online
- Do not engage threatening online strangers; preserve evidence and assess whether the person is domestic, foreign, or automated.
- Pause before amplifying outrage because foreign actors may manipulate Americans into fighting internally.
