Jason Paladino, a reporter, discusses the FBI's explanations for its Jan. 6 failures. Jeanne Meserve dives deep into the creepy Metaverse with terrorism researchers. The podcast explores the impact of the Metaverse on extremist activities, the FBI's response to the January 6 riots, and the potential risks and threats of virtual reality technology.

JFK assassination expert discusses Biden's suppression of documents; Former FBI agent talks about extremist inroads in law enforcement; Challenges in identifying and addressing extremism; Problem of rehiring fired officers; Infiltration of white extremists in police forces

Spies using peanut butter as a dead drop, establishment of CIA's new China center, management shortcomings in the CIA, challenges of detecting insider spies, debate on relocating Secret Service, problems within the Secret Service

Chinese espionage expert Matthew Brazil and Jeff Stein discuss controversies around General Mark Milley's backchannel contact with his Chinese counterpart. Jeane Meserve and Tom Sanderson explore the emergence of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as a terrorist state.

Jeanne Meserve interviews the real James Bond and shares humorous encounters and professional implications of having that name. Audra Wolfe discusses the role of American scientists in psychological warfare and diplomacy during the Cold War, including programs like Project Troy and the controversies surrounding the Wuhan lab leak. The podcast also explores the decline of science journalism in the US and the global issue of vaccination resistance.