Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

On today’s episode, Andy is joined by Mike Rowe, television host, narrator, and founder of the Mike RoweWORKS Foundation. Best known for his show Dirty Jobs, Mike has spent years spotlighting the essential workers who keep the country running and advocating for the skilled trades through scholarships and public outreach. In this conversation, Mike talks about the growing labor shortage in America and the cultural shift that led to the decline in respect for hands-on work. He and Andy explore how education, media, and policy have steered young people away from trades, the consequences of that shift, and what it will take to reverse the trend. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors:  Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the finale of Black Project, a surprise visit from a CIA agent and an aerospace executive sets a Stanford professor on an unexpected journey. What begins as a cryptic request quickly draws one of the world’s leading scientists into the covert world of crash retrieval operations—and onto the trail of a possible UFO crash site. Change Agents: Black Project is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, to discuss her journey from academia to the frontlines of counterterrorism. They unpack the complexities of intelligence work, the shifting dynamics of the Syrian conflict, and the influence of Iran and Russia in destabilizing the region. Sarah shares an unfiltered view on the current failures in intelligence gathering, the resurgence of terrorist threats like Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and the critical role local law enforcement must play in safeguarding American communities. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ MTNTOUGH Go to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the third episode of Black Project, the mysterious world of special access programs is uncovered, shedding light on the covert work being done by entities like Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division, DARPA, and aerospace contractors. With questions mounting, the discussion turns to whether these organizations have developed UFO technology, and what might be hidden within these top-secret projects. Change Agents: Black Project is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy, co-founders of The Eyewitness Project and investigative journalists, delve into the alarming rise of scam compounds in Southeast Asia. They reveal how these networks exploit vulnerable people and launder money, using advanced technology and AI to evade law enforcement. The conversation highlights the financial devastation of these scams and their troubling links to human trafficking. Southern and Kennedy emphasize the need for empathy and awareness to combat these crimes effectively, urging coordinated action against organized crime and corruption.

Vinnie Adams, the Founder of the Disclosure Project, dives into the world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and mysterious orbs. He shares startling accounts from military personnel, including sightings during WWII and reports from the USS Omaha. The podcast touches on the implications of these encounters for national security and advanced technologies. Vinnie also recounts intriguing personal stories, including a father's UFO sighting, and discusses the evolution of warp drive technology and military secrecy surrounding aerial phenomena.

In this engaging discussion, Thomas Drake, a whistleblower and former NSA executive, reveals the shocking realities behind government surveillance. He shares his journey exposing multi-billion-dollar fraud and the misuse of surveillance programs like Trailblazer over his preferred ThinThread. Drake reflects on the ethical implications of spying on citizens, the failures of intelligence post-9/11, and the dire consequences of whistleblowing, including his legal battles and the risks to civil liberties. His insights offer a gripping look into the balance between security and privacy.

In this riveting discussion, Nick Cook, former editor of Jane's Defence Weekly and author of The Hunt for Zero Point, dives deep into the military's secretive pursuit of anti-gravitics. He unravels chilling tales, like the mysterious death of a Nazi weapons expert and the disappearance of a pioneering scientist. The conversation also touches on early UFO sightings linked to military interests, and how covert black projects may have shaped modern technology. Cook's insights raise questions about whether these innovations stem from extraterrestrial contacts or just classified experiments.

What's behind the UAP phenomenon, drone incursions, and UFO sightings? On the new Change Agents special four-episode docuseries Black Project, we talk with insiders, whistleblowers, and experts about special access programs, secretive aerospace industry breakthroughs, research into anti-gravity, and more. What if the technology isn't from another planet? What if it's ours? Black Project, hosted by Andy Stumpf, an IRONCLAD Original. Coming soon ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Jacobsen, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author, delves into the stark realities of nuclear war and government secrecy. She shares insights on the differences between atomic and thermonuclear weapons and the dire consequences of nuclear escalation, especially in light of current geopolitical tensions. Jacobsen also discusses her writing process, the complexities of trust in government, and urgent calls for disarmament. Intriguingly, she hints at her upcoming literary projects while reflecting on the enduring mysteries surrounding military technology and Area 51.