John Brennan

Join retired CIA Director John Brennan, who led the agency's modernization from 2013 to 2017, as he shares his insights on embracing change in organizations. He discusses the cultural hurdles that hinder collaboration and the importance of adaptive leadership in the intelligence community. Brennan emphasizes that modernization is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Learn about the challenges of transforming large institutions, the need for continuous workforce engagement, and strategies for fostering collaboration across diverse units.

Guests Sean Combs, recently in the spotlight for legal woes, and Hillary Clinton, former First Lady, join political commentator Joy Reid and statistician Nate Silver. They tackle controversial topics like weaponized brainwashing and political manipulation. Former CIA Director John Brennan shares insights on national security. Discussions range from voting system integrity to the alarming trend of friendless children, while Ryan Routh sheds light on planning amid chaos. The blend of humor and serious reflection makes for a compelling dialogue on current events.

Topics in this podcast include politics, unreliable Xfinity service, credibility of scientific studies, impact of robot-run vegan restaurants, Bitcoin surge and investing psychology, conspiracy theories involving cartels, TikTok ownership controversy, and political influence in social media platforms.

John Brennan, the former CIA director from 2013 to 2017, joins Richard and Yalda to delve into the evolving landscape of intelligence operations in Ukraine. He shares why he believes Ukrainian spies have become some of the best globally. The trio discusses the recent surge in drone attacks, with Richard reporting live from Mykolaiv on its resilience amid conflict. They also critique Trump's naive peace proposals and explore the impact of ongoing protests in Los Angeles, linking them to broader geopolitical tensions.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Preet to discuss the history and military capabilities of the Houthis, Iran's influence, and the challenges of US policy. They also explore the risks of escalation and the importance of staying informed about the fluid situation.

John Brennan, General Manager at Scale AI, discusses the impact of AI on national security, the U.S.'s strategic advantage in technological competition, the transition of AI from science-fiction to reality, computer vision and its applications in teaching computers, the relationship between AI and human talent, challenges in producing munitions, the importance of collaboration and mentorship in the AI ecosystem, and John Brennan's research on transforming intelligence oversight.

Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after truce expires. Richard Haass analyzes the war. Ronen Bergman and John Brennan discuss intelligence failures leading up to Hamas attack. State of 2024 presidential race is debated.

Annie Karni, Dennis Ross, and John Brennan join Ari Melber to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the history of peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, factors contributing to the conflict, chaos in selecting a Speaker of the House, and witnessing terrorist attacks and standoffs with security forces.

Jen Psaki, along with guests John Brennan, Ben Rhodes, and others, discusses the recent war in Israel, focusing on topics such as the surprise attack by Hamas, retaliatory strikes, the US-Israel relationship, political dynamics in Israel, challenges in the Biden administration's efforts for a new Middle East alignment, the impact on US politics, and a father's desperate search for his abducted family.

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss recent events and controversy with Professor Kendi, corruption in bureaucracy and the immigration conundrum, the current immigration situation in the US, John Brennan's role in the Biden administration, government officials' dishonesty and lack of consequences, and concerns about air travel.