Miles Taylor, the author of 'Blowback', discusses the challenges of modern governance, national security threats, and the role of technology. The episode explores the impact of generative AI on creative professionals and the future of democracy in a digital world.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origin of this personification of the English everyman and his development as both British and Britain in the following centuries. He first appeared along with Lewis Baboon (French) and Nicholas Frog (Dutch) in 1712 in a pamphlet that satirised the funding of the War of the Spanish Succession. The author was John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), a Scottish doctor and satirist who was part of the circle of Swift and Pope, and his John Bull was the English voter, overwhelmed by taxes that went not so much into the war itself but into the pockets of its financiers. For the next two centuries, Arbuthnot’s John Bull was a gift for cartoonists and satirists, especially when they wanted to ridicule British governments for taking advantage of the people’s patriotism. The image above is by William Charles, a Scottish engraver who emigrated to the United States, and dates from 1814 during the Anglo-American War of 1812. WithJudith Hawley Professor of 18th Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of LondonMiles Taylor Professor of British History and Society at Humboldt, University of BerlinAndMark Knights Professor of History at the University of WarwickProducer: Simon Tillotson

Miles Taylor, former Chief of Staff at the Department of Homeland Security, shares insights from his new book, "Blowback." He discusses the dire risks a second Trump presidency poses to democracy and critiques the Republican Party's alarming shift toward extremism. Taylor highlights the unsettling normalization of Trump's behavior amid legal troubles and emphasizes the ethical implications of past policies targeting vulnerable populations. He calls for civic engagement to confront authoritarianism, stressing the vital need for whistleblowers in safeguarding democracy.

Dan Fata, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO, teams up with Miles Taylor, ex-chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security, to delve into the launch of Station DC. They discuss its ambition to cultivate a thriving tech ecosystem in Washington, aiming to connect startups, the Pentagon, and lawmakers. The conversation highlights the crucial need for collaboration between defense experts and innovators to tackle national security challenges, while addressing the obstacles that hinder technological integration in defense strategies.

Former Chief of Staff at Department for Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, discusses U.S. Secret Service failures with Trump, Republican Convention unity, and legal case updates. Will Trump reunite the country? What does this mean for Biden?

Former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, and Anthony discuss Biden's warning to critics, BBC's focus on his cognitive abilities, and Kamala Harris's absence in the campaign. They also explore the impact of Biden's debate performance, speculation on Harris as a nominee, and discussions on presidential immunity in the Hushmany case

Former chief of staff at Department of Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, joins Justin and Marianna to discuss the possibility of Joe Biden stepping down and potential successors. They analyze Biden's chances against Trump, media coverage of the debate, false claims, and challenges for Democrats with social media impact.

Former chief of staff at Department of Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, joins in to discuss the fiery Biden vs Trump Debate. The podcast covers critiques on both candidates' performances, missed opportunities, fact-checking failures, and Joe Biden's struggle with numbers during the debate. It also delves into key topics discussed like the economy, immigration, and January 6 response.

Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor and Anthony explore the shift in southern voting preferences, VP pick speculations, bump stocks controversy, gun culture in the US, potential VP candidates, international relations concerns, American polarization, and upcoming presidential debate analysis.

BBC reporters and former Homeland Security chief discuss the historic guilty verdict in Trump's trial for 34 counts of falsifying business records. They delve into the legal and political fallout, potential sentencing, and impacts on Trump's future political ambitions.