Intel at the Edge
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Why Supply Chain Blind Spots Are a National Security Problem
From rare earth minerals to nitrocellulose, Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels warns that invisible vulnerabilities in America's supply chains pose serious national security risks. He also makes the case for…
How Israel uses AI for Intelligence & Why It's Not Enough with Amos Lahav
In this episode of "Intel at the Edge", host Chip Usher is joined by Amos Lahav, founder of Airis Labs, to examine one of the most consequential questions in modern defense: what happens when AI…
Is AI Actually Useful for Intelligence Analysis? with Wayne McCool & Bruce Frost
Two senior CIA veterans — Wayne McCool, former Associate Deputy Director for Analysis, and Bruce Frost of "Rhombus Power" — cut through the hype. They discuss how AI is being used inside the…
FISA Section 702 with Brett Freeman
FISA Section 702 is one of the most powerful — and controversial — surveillance laws in the United States. It allows the U.S. intelligence community to collect electronic communications from foreign…
Inside Beijing's Strategy: The Trump-Xi Summit, Taiwan & the Tech War with Chris Johnson
With the Trump-Xi summit approaching, former CIA senior China analyst Chris Johnson joins “Intel at the Edge” to give an unvarnished assessment of Beijing's priorities, Xi Jinping's mindset, and how…
China’s Greatest Heist: How Beijing Stole America’s Technology with Andrew Badger
China didn’t just compete with the United States — it harvested America’s innovation. In this episode of “Intel at the Edge” Andrew Badger joins Chip Usher to discuss The Great Heist — the story of…
How U.S. Intelligence Views China’s Military Power with Admiral Michael Studeman
Admiral Michael Studeman joins "Intel at the Edge " to discuss the shifting landscape of Indo-Pacific security. Drawing from his decades of experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community, including as…
Emergency Update on Iran with Norman Roule
With two U.S. carrier strike groups converging on Iran and a presidential deadline looming, the clock is ticking. In this urgent episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher — Senior Director for…
The "High Ground" of the North Atlantic: Why Greenland is the Next Frontier of Global Competition with Heather Conley
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher is joined by Heather Conley, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a leading expert on Arctic security. Together,…
How the CIA Launched the Predator Program with Alec Bierbauer
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher sits down with retired CIA officer Alec Bierbauer, a core founder of the team that launched the agency’s revolutionary Predator drone program.…
Emergency Update on the Iran Crisis with Jonathan Panikoff
In this emergency episode of Intelligence at the Edge, host Chip Usher is joined by Jonathan Panikoff, Director of the Near East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council and former Deputy National…
Congressional Perspectives on Technology and Intelligence with Representative Pat Fallon of Texas
On this episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher is joined by U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) to discuss the evolving landscape of national security and his first year on the House Permanent…
Rethinking Intelligence with Dr. Shay Hershkovitz
In this episode, Chip is joined by Dr. Shay Hershkovitz, professor at Georgetown University and a senior analyst at the RAND Corporation. They discuss the current intelligence landscape, key topics…
An Update on America's Cyberdefenses with Former FBI Cyber Director Cynthia Kaiser
Joining Intel at the Edge is Cynthia Kaiser, a veteran at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for twenty years, most recently as Deputy Assistant Director at the FBI’s Cyber Division. Throughout her…
Implementing Digital Transformation in US Intelligence with Former Director of NGA, Robert Cardillo
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, host Chip Usher is joined by Robert Cardillo, the former Director of the NGA. They discuss the increasing role commercial companies play in imagery intelligence,…
Understanding the Cyber Threat Environment with Rob Joyce & Leah Siskind
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, taped during SCSP's AI Unlocked event, Chip is joined by Rob Joyce and Leah Siskind to explore how the PRC, Russia, and Iran are taking advantage of America's…
Can AIs Be Good Spies?: A Conversation with Adam Leslie and Aaron Brown
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, Chip sits down with Adam Leslie, former Australian Army and intelligence community veteran, and Aaron Brown, former U.S. Army Ranger and CIA case officer, to…
Government at the Speed of Silicon Valley: Implementing AI Transformation Across the USIC with Garrett Berntsen
In this episode, Chip is joined by Garrett Berntsen, the Defense & Intelligence Data and AI Lead at Accenture Federal Services (AFS). Prior to this role, Garrett was the Deputy Chief Digital and…
The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: AI, National Security, and the Future of Intelligence Work with Anthony Vinci
In this episode of Intel at the Edge, Chip is joined by Anthony Vinci, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Anthony is a former Chief Technology Officer and…
Inside Intelligence: A Conversation with Former DDCIA David Cohen
In the inaugural episode of our new podcast, "Intel at the Edge", host William "Chip" Usher is joined by David Cohen, former Deputy Director of the CIA and former Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center…
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Intel at the Edge has published 21 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Government.
Intel at the Edge is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
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