In this special episode, I sat down with Admiral Mike Rogers, former Director of the NSA, former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, and now Operating Partner at Team8 — one of the world’s leading venture fund focused on building startups and investing in cybersecurity, AI, data, fintech, digital health companies.We spoke about the mood in Israel after October 7th, the frustration and uncertainty Israelis are feeling, and how these emotions echo around the world. Admiral Rogers shared his perspective on Israel’s military strategy, intelligence failures, and what it takes to correct them.We also discussed the threat from Iran’s nuclear program, what the U.S. and Israel are capable of, and how shifting American politics impact Israel’s war.Finally, we ended on a hopeful note — talking about Israeli innovation, resilience, and why, even in wartime, Israeli tech continues to thrive and inspire.📩 What’s your take? Drop a comment below!🔔 Subscribe for more deep discussions on Israel, politics & philosophy!📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]