Best-selling author and former GOP strategist, Stuart Stevens, joins Rick to discuss his new book: Conspiracy To End America. They discuss the GOP's reveal its ugly underbelly under Trump, drawing parallels to historical authoritarian movements. They delve into the party's collapse and the potential consequences of a second Trump term, emphasizing the erosion of democratic values and institutions.  Stuart Stevens’ new book, The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy, is available now: 
 Timestamps: [00:02:16] Building blocks of an autocratic movement [00:06:23] The Financiers [00:13:10] A strain of cruelty [00:19:39] Treating Putin as the hero [00:22:23] Losing control of the party [00:28:10] Authoritarian hallmark's [00:32:05] What a second term looks like 
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The Conspiracy To End America: The GOP and Trump

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Truth in politics has become an oxymoron. In this episode Wilson is joined by veteran journalist and author Steven Brill to discuss his latest book, "The Death of Truth." Brill, the founder of NewsGuard, dives into how social media and the internet have become powerful tools for spreading disinformation, influencing politics, and polarizing society. The conversation covers the impact of generative AI, programmatic advertising, and the role of bad actors like Russia, China, and Iran in propagating falsehoods. Brill shares insights on combating these issues, including potential regulatory measures and political reforms. Steven's book, "The Death of Truth," available now. 
 ﻿Timestamps: (00:02:00) The Death of Truth (00:08:09) The Russian disinformation machine (00:20:21) The hill that companies die on (00:27:11) Strategies against disinformation 
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The Death of Truth

Introducing Healthcare Access & Affordability: A Conversation with Jaime Sanders from The Head Start: Embracing the Journey. Follow the show: The Head Start: Embracing the Journey“Knowledge is Power” may be an old cliche, but it is never more true than when talking about
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Dominance in politics matters, clearly, but how do we have strong leadership without authoritarianism? In this episode Rick speaks with political scientist Steven Fish, discussing his new book, "Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy's Edge." They dive into the dynamics of political dominance, the importance of strong leadership, and the failures of current Democratic messaging. Fish argues that Democrats need to reclaim patriotic symbols and adopt a more assertive and emotional approach to connect with voters. The conversation covers the need to highlight achievements confidently and ridicule opponents effectively to counter authoritarian figures like Trump. Steven's book, "Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy's Edge, available now. 
 ﻿Timestamps: (00:01:53) Comeback (00:13:36) The four pillars of Americanism (00:19:51) Whole country nationalism (00:22:32) Reactions to Trump's convictions (00:31:51) Strategizing against Trump 
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Introducing Opening up on hidden secrets. from CyberWire Daily. Follow the show: CyberWire Daily
        OpenAI insiders describe a culture of recklessness and secrecy. Concerns over Uganda’s biometric ID system. Sophos uncovers a Chinese cyberespionage operation called Crimson Palace. Poland aims to sure up cyber defenses against Russia. Zyxel warns of critical vulnerabilities in legacy NAS products. Arctic Wolf tracks an amateurish ransomware variant named Fog. A TikTok zero-day targets high profile accounts. Cisco patches a Webex vulnerability that exposed German government meetings. On our Learning Layer segment, host Sam Meisenberg and Joe Carrigan continue their discussion of Joe's ISC2 CISSP certification journey, diving into Domain 7, Security Operations. A Canadian data breach leads to a class action payday.  Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. 
Learning LayerOn our Learning Layer segment, host Sam Meisenberg and Joe Carrigan continue their discussion of Joe's ISC2 CISSP certification journey using N2K’s comprehensive CISSP training course, CISSP practice test, and CISSP practice labs. Sam and Joe dive into Domain 7, Security Operations, and tackle the following question: Which of the following is the MOST important goal of Disaster Recovery Planning?
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Selected ReadingOpenAI Whistle-Blowers Describe Reckless and Secretive Culture (The New York Times) Uganda: Yoweri Museveni's Critics Targeted Via Biometric ID System (Bloomberg) Chinese South China Sea Cyberespionage Campaign Unearthed (GovInfo Security) Palau confirms 'major' cyberattack, points to China (Digital Journal) Poland to invest $760 million in cyberdefense as Russian pressure mounts (The Record) 'NsaRescueAngel' Backdoor Account Again Discovered in Zyxel Products (SecurityWeek) Arctic Wolf sniffs out new ransomware variant (CSO Online) CNN, Paris Hilton, and Sony TikTok accounts hacked via DMs (Security Affairs) Cisco Patches Webex Bugs Following Exposure of German Government Meetings (SecurityWeek) ICBC must pay $15K to all who had data breached before JIBC attacks (Vancouver Sun)  
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As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches, Ricks sits down with Garrett Graff to discuss his latest book, When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day. Graff's book offers a compelling recounting of this pivotal moment in history through the voices of over 700 interviews. The conversation explores the logistical challenges, the cultural and racial dynamics among American troops, and the personal stories of bravery and sacrifice. Highlighting battles like the fierce struggle for Lafayette Causeway, this conversation is a reflection on the significance and legacy of D-Day. Garrett's book, "When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day, available now.  
 ﻿Timestamps: (00:02:12) Approaching the research (00:07:52) The majestic, inevitable, and terrible task (00:21:40) What should I be doing on January 6th? (00:27:26) Inspiration behind the book 
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The Conspiracy To End America: The GOP and Trump

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