Mike Yeagley
Data strategist and defense contractor known for work in advertising‑intelligence (ADINT) and location‑data analysis; discussed DARPA work, tracking ad‑tech location data for national security use cases, and investigations related to the Epstein case on this episode.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 3h 23min
#343 - JSOC Data Hacker Exposes Delta Covert Op & Investigates 2017 Vegas Shooting | Mike Yeagley
Mike Yeagley, a data strategist and defense contractor, reveals how ad-tech location data can be repurposed for national security insights. He discusses exposure of covert military operations, including a Delta Force mission, and explores how mobile data can inadvertently disclose patterns of life, risking operational security. The conversation touches on the implications of commercial data for intelligence, the shift in privacy measures with Apple's tracking policies, and how the use of location data can enhance military strategy while maintaining normal user behaviors.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 2h 56min
#351 - DARPA Data Hacker: “I Tracked Elite’s Phones to Epstein Island in 2016!” | Mike Yeagley
Mike Yeagley, a data strategist and defense contractor, dives into his work on ad-tech and national security. He reveals how he tracked prominent figures visiting Epstein’s island using location data. The discussion touches on the ethical implications of surveillance and law enforcement's response to his findings. Yeagley also explores DARPA’s role in integrating commercial data and the risks associated with pervasive surveillance. He shares insights on the balance between national security and personal privacy in the digital age.
