A DIA employee assigned to the Insider Threat Division was just arrested for… espionage. You read that right. In this episode, we dig into how a cleared intelligence officer became a traitor, what it says about our national security posture, and why ideological drift and psychological burnout may be creating a perfect storm for more insider threats. We revisit the lessons from our “Pink Slips and Loose Lips” episode with Dr. Sarah Berger and ask the uncomfortable question: are we doing enough to protect national security professionals from becoming disillusioned and compromised?

💣 Featuring sharp takes, harsh truths, and a very candid discussion about Snowden, thumb drives, and why we catch the dumb ones.

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