
Rethinking Intelligence with Dr. Shay Hershkovitz
12/17/2025 | 35 mins.
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 from Dr. Hershkovitz’s book, “The Future of National Intelligence”, intelligence in a democratic society, and advice to young professionals trying to enter national security. Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

An Update on America's Cyberdefenses with Former FBI Cyber Director Cynthia Kaiser
12/04/2025 | 31 mins.
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 career, Kaiser specialized in cyber intelligence and cyber policy, also serving as a President's Daily Briefing intelligence briefer in two administrations. She is currently anti-ransomware company Halcyon's Senior Vice President of the Ransomware Research Center, which is a one-of-its-kind program that develops information sharing programs and new research into threat actor methodology and ransomware trends across the public and private sectors. Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

Implementing Digital Transformation in US Intelligence with Former Director of NGA, Robert Cardillo
11/20/2025 | 49 mins.
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, how NGA is incorporating AI technologies, and the future of the US commercial space launch industry. Watch Intel at the Edge. Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

Understanding the Cyber Threat Environment with Rob Joyce & Leah Siskind
11/05/2025 | 26 mins.
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 open society and economy to steal data and IP and conduct espionage.Watch Intel at the Edge. Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

Can AIs Be Good Spies?: A Conversation with Adam Leslie and Aaron Brown
10/29/2025 | 42 mins.
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 discuss their recent report, "The Digital Case Officer, Reimagining Espionage with Artificial Intelligence". Together, they examine the opportunities and vulnerabilities with AI shaping the future of spy craft. Intel at the Edge Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.



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