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The Making of a Public Servant: Lauren C. Anderson's Journey to the Senior Ranks of the FBI

June 29, 2026 11:00pm 49 min

Service, gut checks, the power of humanity in law enforcement, and why she said “yes” to The Steady State.In a format shift, host Peter Mina turns the microphone over to co-host Lauren C. Anderson to explore her origin s...

The Uncrowned King: Ambassador Charles A. Ray on America’s Authoritarian Turn

June 22, 2026 11:00pm 43 min

A former U.S. Army officer, diplomat, and ambassador to Cambodia and Zimbabwe on oath, duty, service beyond party, the collapse of institutional guardrails, and why rebuilding trust will take decades.Host Jim Lawler, a f...

The Bob Mueller Standard: Justice, Integrity, and Public Service

June 15, 2026 11:00pm 51 min

Two former federal prosecutors on what the job is supposed to represent at its best, why Bob Mueller was the model, and the prosecutor’s unique duty to serve and protect the system itself.What does it mean to be a federa...

Inside the Situation Room: Larry Pfeiffer on the Politicization of Intelligence, Professional Integrity, and the Cost of Truth

June 08, 2026 11:00pm 37 min

A former CIA chief of staff and White House Situation Room senior director warns that politicized intelligence can weaken national security by chilling truth telling, hollowing out institutions, and discouraging young ta...

Common Sense for a Democracy in Crisis

June 01, 2026 11:00pm 39 min

The fight to repair public service, Congress, and democratic accountabilityIn this episode of The Steady State Sentinel, John Sipher speaks with veteran intelligence and counterterrorism official Russ Travers about the s...

Hunting Weapons of Mass Destruction (with Andy Weber)

May 29, 2026 11:00pm 58 min

This special joint episode of the Steady State Sentinel and Mission Implausible brings together two podcasts focused on separating fact from manipulation, defending democratic institutions, and understanding real-world n...

Afraid to Speak, Afraid for Democracy: New Poll Finds Widespread Concern About Authoritarianism

May 25, 2026 11:00pm 41 min

A top pollster and an award-winning journalist break down who is self‑censoring, why Gen Z sees democracy differently, and whether the U.S. can reverse its authoritarian slide.Host Lauren C. Anderson, former senior FBI e...

The War on the Press: How Trump Attacks the First Amendment

May 18, 2026 11:00pm 31 min

A veteran LA Times correspondent on Trump’s assault on the press, the White House Correspondents' Dinner security scare, and the fight for truth in a fractured media era.In the latest episode of the Sentinel podcast, for...

The Most Powerful Intelligence Tool You’ve Never Heard Of: A Former CIA Lawyer Explains Section 702

May 11, 2026 11:00pm 43 min

A deep dive into FISA, modern surveillance authorities, and the growing tension between intelligence collection and civil liberties in the digital age.Former CIA Senior Officer Jim Petrila joins Peter Mina to break down ...

Saving My Life's Work: Eric Rubin on the Dismantling of American Diplomacy

May 04, 2026 11:00pm 43 min

The Spoils System Returns, the Foreign Service Professional Association Is Crushed, and Why the Next President Will Be HandicappedIn the latest episode of the Sentinel, Peter Mina interviews Ambassador Eric Rubin, a 38‑y...

The Fragile Glue: Mark Zaid on Whistleblowers, Retaliation, and the Rule of Law

April 27, 2026 11:00pm 40 min

Government Transparency, Security Clearance Battles, and the Future of American DemocracyFormer CIA officer Jim Lawler and former FBI senior executive Lauren C. Anderson host Mark Zaid, a renowned national security attor...

The MAGA Crack-Up: David Corn on Iran, the FBI, and a Democracy Under Siege

April 20, 2026 11:00pm 47 min

Conspiracy Narratives, Media Challenges, and the Long Shadow of Russian InfluenceFormer CIA officer John Sipher sits down for the latest Sentinel podcast with David Corn, Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones and one ...

Protecting Liberty in the Age of Surveillance

April 13, 2026 11:01pm 33 min

How a former Chief of the Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence thinks about privacy, protest, and the power of government data.In the latest episode o...

The Counterrevolution: Tom Shannon on America’s Retreat from the World

April 06, 2026 11:01pm 45 min

Soft Power, Hard Choices, and the Hollowing Out of U.S. DiplomacyIn this edition of the Sentinel podcast, host Lauren Anderson, former senior FBI executive, sits down with Ambassador Tom Shannon, one of the most experien...

Leaving MAGA: Identity, Propaganda, and the Path Back

March 30, 2026 11:01pm 36 min

A conversation on identity, disinformation, and the path out of political extremismIn this week's episode of the Sentinel podcast, John Sipher speaks with Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA, about his journey into—and o...

From Iran to Ukraine: Inside America’s National Security Breakdown

March 23, 2026 11:01pm 33 min

Strategic Failures, Intelligence Erosion, and the New Global Threat LandscapeIn the latest episode of the Sentinel podcast, Jim Lawler hosts investigative journalist Seth Hettena to discuss the U.S. war with Iran, domest...

Allies, Intelligence, and a Fraying American Center

March 16, 2026 11:05pm 43 min

In this week's episode, Lauren Anderson and Phil Gurski discuss the Five Eyes partnership, the FBI’s challenges, and why politicized intelligence endangers everyone.Summary: Former FBI executive Lauren Anderson sits down...

Reporting in the Crosshairs: Shane Harris on Politicized Intelligence, Press Freedom, and America’s Allies

March 09, 2026 11:11pm 39 min

Inside the risks of reporting on intelligence in an era of political pressure and weakening institutional guardrailsJohn Sipher sits down with The Atlantic’s Shane Harris for a wide-ranging conversation on intelligence r...

Might Makes Right? Michael Morell on U.S. Power, Allies, and Adversaries

March 02, 2026 11:01pm 39 min

Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins former senior CIA operations officers Jim Lawler and John Sipher to reflect on post 9/11 overcorrection towards counterterrorism. They assess the current “might makes right...

An Apolitical FBI is Vital to National Security

February 23, 2026 11:01pm 37 min

Host Lauren Anderson leads a candid conversation with retired FBI officials Mark Ferbrache, Nikki Rutman, and Mae Syed. Their discussion covers successfully resolved cases, the value of the FBI to civil society, and the ...

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