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The Latter Day LensEpisode 152: Is America a Failed Empire? The Two Unpopular Parties, Labor Unions, and Finding a Latter-day Lens on Political PhilosophySend us a textIn this episode, Matt and Shawn welcome Levi back to the podcast to tackle a range of heavy-hitting topics—from the stability of the American empire to the surprising resurgence of labor unions. The team dives deep into an op-ed by Leon Panetta, debates whether the two-party system is beyond repair, and explores a "Latter-day Lens" on political philosophies. They wrap up with a spirited discussion on whether Jesus would endorse classical liberalism, social liberalism, or liberal socialism. 00:00 – Welcome back, Levi! (And Sean’s bizarre mission president dreams).00...
2026-01-211h 07
Shawn Ryan ShowMatt Bissonnette - SEAL Team 6 Operator Exposes Admiral McRaven, Obama and Leon Panetta SRS #252Matt Bissonnette - SEAL Team 6 Operator Exposes Admiral McRaven, Obama and Leon Panetta SRS #252
2026-01-104h 04
Bay Area InnovatorsEx-CIA Director Reflects on the Bin Laden Raid and MoreFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, national security, and the moments that shaped modern American history.
Panetta reflects on his upbringing as the son of Italian immigrants in Monterey, his path into public service, and the values that guided his decades in government. He offers a firsthand account of the 2011 operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden, describing the intelligence work, risks involved, and weight of decision-making at the highest level.
The conversation also explores global threats, including those...
2025-12-2634 min
The Golfer's Journal PodcastThe Best of TGJ Podcast feat. Jimmy Dunne, Keith Mitchell, D.J. Piehowski, Leon Panetta & Sandra BoyntonWhen we started this podcast back in 2017, we didn’t have a grand plan. We just wanted to tell good golf stories and see where they took us. Two hundred episodes later, that’s still our north star.To mark the occasion, we asked a few familiar voices from the show to pick their favorite episode from the first 199. TGJ’s Tom Coyne, Casey Bannon, Travis Hill and Alek Timm, along with our original host, No Laying Up’s D.J. Piehowski, each share why these shows stuck with them before rolling them out in full...
2025-12-233h 57
The Political Scene | The New YorkerLeon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat StrikesIn the course of his long career, Leon Panetta was a lieutenant in the Army, a congressman from California, Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff, Barack Obama’s director of the C.I.A., and later, his Secretary of Defense. David Remnick talks with Panetta about the current Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, the legality of the ongoing Navy strikes targeting civilian boats off the coast of Venezuela, and the problem with using the military as “the President’s personal toy.” The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively...
2025-12-1525 min
The New Yorker Radio HourLeon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat StrikesIn the course of his long career, Leon Panetta was a lieutenant in the Army, a congressman from California, Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff, Barack Obama’s director of the C.I.A., and later, his Secretary of Defense. David Remnick talks with Panetta about the current Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, the legality of the ongoing Navy strikes targeting civilian boats off the coast of Venezuela, and the problem with using the military as “the President’s personal toy.”New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David...
2025-12-1226 min
The Political MikeShutdowns, Strongmen, and America’s Self-Inflicted Wounds with fmr. Secretary of Defense Leon PanettaJoin me for an exclusive, one-on-one conversation with one of America’s most seasoned statesmen — former Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director, Leon Panetta. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion with a man who’s been at the center of power, decision, and history.
2025-11-1259 min
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntTrump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon PanettaJames and Al welcome former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta to discuss the budget crisis, Hegseth’s approach to Pentagon leadership, the outrageous attacks on our generals, and the shaky status of the rule of law in the Trump era. Then, they cover the races in NJ, VA, and NYC, looking at the strategies that can deliver victory, why Mamdani could be an inspiring and uniting figure if he wins, and the CA ballot initiatives that could help the Democrats gain control of Congress. They also give their take on the government shutdown and what comes next for...
2025-10-021h 15
Bloomberg TalksLeon Panetta Talks Russia/Ukraine WarFormer US Defense Secretary and Chairman of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, Leon Panetta speaks Trump's summit with Putin and European leaders and his thoughts on the current state of the Russia/Ukraine warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2007 min
This is Gavin NewsomAnd, This is Secretary Leon PanettaFormer Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joins the show to talk about Trump's deploying the military to California, how playing politics weakens our national security, and what Congress should be doing right now. IG: @ThisisGavinNewsomEmail: ThisisGavinNewsom@iheartradio.comSubstack: GavinnewsomPhone: 855-6NEWSOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-0135 min
101 - The Director of the Central Intelligence AgencyThe Director of the Central Intelligence Agency what it is and does**Podcast Episode Description: Unveiling John Ratcliffe’s Tenure as CIA Director**Join us on this captivating episode of The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency podcast as we delve into the intriguing world of America's most secretive agency. Hosted by Mortimer, we break down the current events, actions, and controversies surrounding John Ratcliffe, the newly appointed Director of the CIA. Whether you’re a policy wonk, a history enthusiast, or simply CIA-curious, this episode serves as your ultimate guide to understanding the role of the CIA Director and the impact of Ratcliffe’s leadership on the Agency’s legacy.
2025-06-0212 min
Leaders and LegendsLeon Panetta, Former Secretary of Defense, CIA Director and White House Chief Of StaffLeon Panetta has served as chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, secretary of defense and CIA director for President Barack Obama, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss his fascinating career, his thoughts on his Hoosier friends in Congress, and the details surrounding the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. He also answers our Five Questions.About Veteran Strategies‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.ve...
2025-05-051h 02
Cyber LeadersFUD SpecialIn this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights:Notable Example of FUD- The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction- Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit- BBC article on viral report Malware attacks - WannaCry Guidance for Users | NHS Case Study on Wa...
2025-01-1735 min
The Nation's Leaders from Coast to CoastProfile of Representative Jimmy Panetta (Democrat) CA
Early Life and Education
James Varni “Jimmy” Panetta was born on October 1, 1969, in Washington, D.C., into a family deeply rooted in public service. His father, Leon Panetta, served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Director of the CIA, among other notable positions, while his mother, Sylvia Panetta, was involved in local politics and community service. Growing up in the political atmosphere of Washington, Jimmy was exposed early to the intricacies of government and public policy.
Panetta attended Monterey Peninsula College before transferring to the University of California, Davis, where he earn...
2024-12-1511 min
SpyCastThe U.S. House Intelligence Committee - with Ranking Member Congressman Jim HimesSummaryJim Himes (Website; X) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the U.S. House Intelligence Committee. Jim has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district since 2009. What You’ll LearnIntelligence
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Its role and operations
The importance of bipartisan collaboration
Transparency and accountability in intelligence
Congressman Himes' personal experiences during 9/11, its impact on his career in intelligence, and 9/11’s impact on intelligence at large
Reflections
Public trust and earning confidence
Partnership and cooperation
And much...
2024-10-0848 min
Terrorist Threat Tracker - United StatesIsrael's Pager Attack Labelled as 'Terrorism' by Ex-CIA ChiefIn a recent interview on CBS, former Central Intelligence Agency director Leon Panetta labeled Israel's targeted pager attack on Hezbollah operatives last week as "a form of terrorism." The statement marks a significant and controversial stance on the operations conducted by the Israeli military against the recognized militant group, Hezbollah, known for its base in Lebanon and for carrying out various attacks against Israeli targets.The operation in question involved targeted pager attacks, a method seen by some as an unconventional tool in the realm of international military tactics. These attacks specifically aimed at disrupting the communication among...
2024-09-2302 minSpyCastThe Future of NATO with Leon Panetta and Expert PanelSummaryAn expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, among others. What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Threats facing Baltic countries, including Russia
The importance of NATO support for Ukraine
Maintaining stability during political turmoil
NATO’s growth and where it still needs to evolve in the 21st century
Reflections
The power of global partnerships
The impact o...
2024-07-161h 20
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 582 - Leon PanettaWhen Leon Panetta was growing up in Monterey, California, his Italian immigrant parents often invited soldiers training at nearby Fort Ord to holiday dinners before they shipped out to World War Two battlegrounds. Later, as Secretary of Defense, Panetta’s thoughts returned to those service members when deploying young men and women to war. He sat down with David to talk about his long political career, his thoughts on the war in Ukraine, the intelligence lapse around the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, and what Israel is doing wrong in its fight against Hamas. Learn more ab...
2024-06-061h 07
The Political MikeThe Political Mike - Episode 129 with fmr. Secretary of Defense Leon PanettaJoin me for a one-on-one discussion with former Secretary of Defense, former director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, director of the Office of Management and Budget, and former U.S. Representative from California, Leon Panetta.
2024-03-2620 min
The Burn Bag PodcastFormer Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on Israel-Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, China, and the 2024 Presidential ElectionThis week, A'ndre chatted with former Secretary of Defense (and CIA Director, and Chief of Staff, and Congressman!) Leon Panetta on a litany of key national security and foreign policy topics relating to the Israel-Gaza War, Russia-Ukraine, the U.S.-China relationship, and the 2024 Presidential Election. A'ndre and Secretary Panetta spent a good chunk of the interview discussing the ongoing War in Gaza, his views on a ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu, criticism of the Biden Administration, and why the U.S. needs to take a more proactive role on a two-state solution. Secretary Panetta also provides his take on the...
2024-03-1448 min
The Economic Club of Florida podcastPanetta Institute for Public Policy Chairman Leon Panetta“The Challenges of Leadership in Our Times” Former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses the growing challenges and turmoil facing the United States before a February 6, 2024 meeting of The Economic Club of Florida.Show Notes (for complete Show Notes, please visit https://economic-club.com/podcasts-and-summaries/)Leon Panetta briefly told the Club about his background including reminiscences of Floridians he had worked with in Congress in the late 1970’s and 80’s, Senator Lawton Chiles and Congressman Claude Pepper. He recounted how his parents were immigrants from Italy in the 1930s and how they...
2024-02-1644 minSpyCastCIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon PanettaSummaryLeon Panetta (Panetta Institute) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his lifetime of American public service. Secretary Panetta was the 2023 recipient of SPY’s William H. Webster Award. What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Directing the Central Intelligence Agency
Intelligence & the Abbottabad Raid
Working within the Clinton Administration
A life’s dedication to the safety of the American public
Reflections
The power of patience and the ability to listen
Handing immense pressure and responsibility
And much, much more …Resources SURFACE SKIM...
2024-02-131h 10
Grappling with the GrayGrappling with the Gray #78: In the Secretary's defense?Does the appearance of chaos promote chaos?That's the question the ethics panel takes up this episode of Grappling with the Gray. Here is our topic:The recent disappearance of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin from the White House chain of command sent tremors through Washington and the country. On January 2, shortly after returning home from an apparently successful procedure, the secretary experienced unexpected pain and returned to the hospital.Pentagon officials were informed the secretary has been hospitalized, and Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, on vacation in Puerto Rico, was...
2024-01-3139 min
Fault LinesRNDF Special Series: Secretary Leon Panetta - Confronting the New Alliance of Global RepressorsRecorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jess and Les interview Secretary Leon Panetta, who previously served as the 23rd Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Secretary Panetta is currently the Chairman of the Panetta Institute and an NSI Advisory Board member!How has American engagement with the world changed over the last decade? Does the U.S. defense and policy-making communities have an accurate assessment of China’s power? Should we be surprised by the increased collaboration of global repressors and what can we do about it?...
2023-12-0817 min
NatSec MattersMideast Crisis: Leon PanettaFormer Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta joins Michael to discuss the Israel-Gaza war, and the threats to democracy around the world.
2023-11-0142 min
The Rudy's Revelation PodcastRevelation101823 Biden Fans Flames Of World War 3 Panetta No RegretsPresident Joe Biden exacerbates tensions in the Middle East raising the likelihood of a new world war. Former CIA boss under Obama and signatory on the infamous laptop disinformation letter, Leon Panetta, says he has no regrets for interfering in the 2020 election.
2023-10-1828 min
The Lunch Hour with Federal NewswireEp. 44 - Leon PanettaLeon Panetta is an American politician and Democrat who served as government official under several Democratic administrations Secretary of Defense, director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as a U.S. Representative from California.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW
2023-07-3121 min
One DecisionEx-CIA Director on How to Engage Russia After the WarBrett Bruen, who was President Barack Obama’s Director of Global Engagement, co-hosts this week's episode on the NATO Summit with Former Chief of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove. They speak with Leon Panetta, who led the CIA and was United States Defense Secretary, along with having served as White House Chief of Staff and a senior member of the US House of Representatives. They discuss what has to be accomplished at this week's meeting with NATO leaders in Vilinus, Lithuania and how they will deal with the most pressing security issues, support for Ukraine, along with its potential entry into the...
2023-07-1033 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanThe Superforecasters: With Guests Leon Panetta, Peter Bergen & Barbara MellersThere are moments in life where it seems as though everything is riding on one important decision. If only we had a crystal ball to see the future, we could make those decisions with greater confidence. Fortune-telling aside, there are actually methods to improve our predictions—and our decisions.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at what makes some people “superforecasters.” In 2010, the United States government had been looking for Al Qaeda leader and perpetrator of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, for nearly a decade. Years of intelligence gathering all over the wor...
2023-06-0537 min
AmanpourLeon Panetta on the classified docs dilemmaFormer presidents and vice presidents will be told to check their personal records for classified documents after some were found at the Indiana home of former vice president Mike Pence. It’s the latest discovery in a growing controversy that has led to many questions, including what actually constitutes a classified document, what the process is when a president leaves office, and whether the system is working. Leon Panetta has served as a presidential chief of staff, defense secretary, and director of the CIA, and joins the show from California.
Also on today's show: Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-founder, Sil...
2023-01-2755 min
Building the BaseSecretary Leon Panetta , Former Secretary of Defense, Director of the CIA, and White House Chief of StaffIn this week’s episode of Building the Base, Hondo and Lauren join Secretary Leon Panetta, founder of the Panetta Institute and former CIA director and Secretary of Defense, to discuss the future of the defense industrial network.Secretary Panetta emphasizes the necessity of a strong defense industrial base to ensure we are the strongest global military power. He argues that the US must recognize the threat that cyberspace, as the battlefield of the present and future, constitutes. To that end, the US must balance the economy using fiscal policy and federal reserve actions to en...
2022-11-1629 min
DisinformationLeon Panetta: Disinformation in the Modern WorldOne of just three people in American history to be both Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency - Leon Panetta shares his views on Russia, Vladimir Putin, China, disinformation, and his worries for the survival of the United States in an age of division and lies. Analyst Meredith Wilson also weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-1034 min
Politics Weekly AmericaLeon Panetta on the Afghanistan withdrawal, a year on: Politics Weekly America podcastA year ago, American troops withdrew from Afghanistan after a 20-year war. The Taliban quickly returned to power and the country has since experienced famine, economic collapse and a widespread erosion of women’s rights. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the former US defense secretary Leon Panetta, who was at the heart of the Obama administration’s Afghanistan policy, about what he thinks of the Afghan withdrawal and what the future holds for Joe Biden and the Democrats
2022-09-0230 min
MAGELLAN - In The KnowA Pivotal Moment that could decide how this century plays outThe future of the 21st Century could be decided in the coming months. That’s the view of Secretary Leon Panetta former US Secretary of Defence. Secretary Panetta speaks to Magellan’s Head of Macro and co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Equity Strategy, Arvid Streimann, about geopolitics and the challenges for democracies globally. It is a wide-ranging and thought-provoking interview about the place in history in which we find ourselves.
2022-07-2640 min
The Purple PrincipleStrength in Diversity, Weakness in One Party Rule? These Not So United States (CA Finale)The Purple Principle completes its three-episode tour of the great state of California with three uniquely positioned viewpoints on the Golden State. First, Leon Panetta, former Cabinet Secretary and nine-term US Congress member, who questions the one party mindset of Democratic governance in Sacramento and the rightward populist tilt of the California GOP. Our second guest, former State Assembly Minority Leader Kristin Olsen, helped initiate a 2018 effort to reform the Golden State GOP called “New Way California” which ultimately failed to gain traction.And our third guest, political satirist Andrew Heaton, describes the rivalry between largel...
2022-06-2837 min
America at a CrossroadsLeon Panetta with Warren Olney - An Expert's View of a Topsy-Turvy World: Part 3Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with KCRW's Warren Olney about the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, the Supreme Court's impending overturning of Roe v. Wade, Putin's war on Ukraine, and the upcoming midterm elections.
2022-05-2658 min
DEEP DiveEpisode 13 - Leon Panetta and Strengthening Global AlliancesIn episode 13 of DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks to the former Defence Secretary of the United States, Leon Panetta, who also served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in President Barack Obama’s administration. They discuss Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, building global security alliances to strengthen democracies, and how the threat of transnational terrorism has not gone away.
For the episode transcript please visit: deepportal.hq.nato.int/deepdive
2022-04-1340 min
The Burn Bag PodcastBest of 2021: Former Secretary of Defense Leon PanettaWhat a year 2021 has been both for the world and the Burn Bag Podcast! We're re-upping one of our favorite episodes to usher in 2022. Check out A'ndre and Ryan's conversation with former SECDEF Leon Panetta from June. "In this special episode of The Burn Bag Podcast, we speak to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (2011-2013) about a range of national security 'flashpoints' that stand to affect the United States and the Biden Administration in the coming years. Secretary Panetta, who oversaw the Bin Laden Raid as CIA Director, reacts to President Biden's decision to wi...
2022-01-031h 09
Mike of New YorkWINDS OF WAR: China threats VS Taiwan - PENNETTA AND MORELL EX-DCIA'S TUNNEL VIEW VS RUSSIATAIWAN: The Taiwan News has released a defense report that comes forward and looks at the potential for China's attack and invasion of the island as part of a yearly threat assessment as a real and potential threat the PRC may be planning to wipe out the democratic government of free market and the capitalistic republic of Taiwan, The 12-page report deals with specific real threats and potential assessments as well as the likely regional danger and risk faced with China going to extent of three or more dozen border incursion of Taiwan's ADIZ by aircraft at all points...
2021-11-1034 min
Intelligence MattersFormer Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta on Top Security Threats
In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta and his former Chief of Staff Jeremy Bash about a range of national security threats facing the United States. The three reenact a "PDB briefing" of the sort that took place at Langley in then-Director Panetta's office. Morell, Panetta and Bash discuss the way forward in Afghanistan, the type and variety of threats posed by Vladimir Putin's Russia, the prospect of a nuclear Iran, and the long-term challenge posed by China. They also discuss domestic political divisions that could...
2021-11-1051 min
Politics + Media 101US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on Global ThreatsJustin Higgins, Geoff Browning, and a live audience interview Secretary Leon Panetta for the inaugural episode of Politics + Media 101. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live.
2021-09-011h 41
The Burn Bag PodcastFlashpoints: A Conversation with Former Secretary of Defense Leon PanettaIn this special episode of The Burn Bag Podcast, we speak to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (2011-2013) about a range of national security 'flashpoints' that stand to affect the United States and the Biden Administration in the coming years. Secretary Panetta, who oversaw the Bin Laden Raid as CIA Director, reacts to President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, while also discussing a potentially new Iran Nuclear Deal. The Secretary also discusses his view on the threats facing NATO and why President Biden needs to draw 'clear lines' when dealing with Putin's Russia. W...
2021-06-0757 min
Extreme MortmanDefending Against Cyber Hacks with Former Sec. of Defense Leon PanettaCyberattacks have impacted everything from the New York Transit system…to the ferry that operates on Martha's Vineyard, and they pose one of the largest threats in the 21st century. Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta joins the program to offer his insights into what the United States should be doing in order to protect itself now and in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-0431 min
SpyTalkPanetta’s RegretFormer CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was praised in a multitude of articles and broadcasts marking the 10th anniversary of the elimination of Osama Bin Laden earlier this month. But in an hour long interview with Jeff Stein, he described a major failing of US intelligence during his watch. Listen to it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter:https://twitter.com/SpyTalkerFollow Karen Greenberg on Twitterhttps://x.com/KarenGreenberg3Follow M...
2021-05-2056 min
NSI LiveNatSec Nightcap with Leon PanettaJoin us for a conversation with Secretary Panetta, who will share insight from his storied career in national security and intelligence, and cover topics such as Great Power Competition and global flashpoints, threats and opportunities presented by cyber space, and the importance of public service. Featuring:Secretary Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and former Director of the CIAJamil N. Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director, National Security Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-191h 02Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntInauguration Day w/ Leon Panetta & Walter DellingerIn spite of the mayhem at the Capitol, the inauguration of Joe Biden and the transfer of power went smoothly, and James and Al are beginning to feel some optimism about the next four years...if the Democrats don’t screw it up! Leon Panetta joins them to look at the domestic and international prospects for the new administration. Then, Duke Law School’s legal mastermind Walter Dellinger comes on to look at the legal future for the Trump family and how the actions of the administration can be refuted and undone.
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2021-01-211h 38
French AccentEp. 3 - Leon PANETTAWho will be the next US President and what impact for the Middle East? Leon Panetta, former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense, talks about the election, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, the Middle East and the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden while he was CIA Director.
2020-10-3041 min
California Sun PodcastLeon Panetta: A life of public service born in CaliforniaLeon Panetta ascended to the highest of jobs in Washington, but he never lost sight of his California roots. The former congressman, Office of Management and Budget director, White House chief of staff, CIA director, and defense secretary reminisces about growing up in Monterey, building the Panetta Institute on the campus of Cal State Monterey, and a remarkable life journey.
2020-09-1531 min
Burn the BoatsBonus: Sec. Leon Panetta and the Anniversary of 9/11In this bonus episode of Burn the Boats, Sec. Leon Panetta talks about the ultimate tough decision: as Director of the CIA, Panetta oversaw the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, launching a raid into Pakistan based on uncertain intelligence. He talks about that decision, as well as the current presidential administration and the state of our political landscape.Secretary Leon Panetta is a lifelong public servant, having served in many different roles: US Congressman, Chief of Staff to President Clinton, director of the CIA, and the Secretary of Defense under President Obama. He now serves as C...
2020-09-1129 min
What's America's Purpose?Leon Panetta What are the 5 Key Ingredients to the American Leadership We Need NOW?What are the 5 Key Ingredients to the American Leadership We Need NOW? American Patriot and Statesman, Leon Panetta Description: Listen to the former Secretary of Defense and son of Italian immigrants tell his 50-year story of living the American dream by helping to get things done by, for and with American’s of all stripes. From his surprising history starting out as a progressive Republican fighting for civil rights, to his run in with the Nixon White House and his pivot to become a Democratic Congressman, Clinton White House Chief of Staff and Obama CIA Dir...
2020-07-041h 03
This Will Happen with John JordanEp 204 - No Good News in North Korea - Guest Leon PanettaIf North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s had in fact passed away or his health was in grave jeopardy, what does this mean for the country’s regime? Watch what will happen with John Jordan and exclusive guest, Leon Panetta.
2020-06-0915 min
Wall Street WeekBloomberg Wall Street Week: Sachs, Clayton & PanettaOne of the most iconic brands in financial news returns for today's issues and today's world. This week's Wall Street Week features David Westin's interviews with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Former White House Chief of Staff & Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The conversations highlight the economic inequality in the U.S. brought to the forefront by nationwide protests, the challenges of regulating markets through crises, and the ECB's expansion of its bond-buying program. . Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers warns that the fundamental constraints on the economy have not changed. ...
2020-06-0631 min
The Oath with Chuck RosenbergLeon Panetta: Worthy FightsLeon Panetta is one of the most distinguished and most accomplished public servants in American history. Leon was born and raised in Monterey, California, the place where his father – an Italian immigrant and the youngest of 13 children – ultimately settled. Carmelo Panetta could not have dreamed that his son, Leon, would serve eight terms in the Congress of the United States, as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as the White House Chief of Staff, as the Director of the CIA, and as the Secretary of Defense. It has been a remarkable career and a remarkable life for...
2020-06-031h 18
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleLeon Panetta: Presidential Chief of Staff, CIA Director, and Secretary of DefenseThis week's Remarkable Person is Leon Panetta. Leon had humble beginnings, his parents were Italian immigrants who owned a walnut farm in the Carmel Valley of California. He's had an impressive career as an attorney, White House Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton, Director of the CIA for Barack Obama, and he was the twenty-third secretary of defense.
He authored Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace. He has experienced Washington and American politics from the inside and he's not afraid to share his opinions. He's principled and stood up for his beliefs against power. Leon's story...
2020-02-2650 min
CYBERHow Scary Is Critical Infrastructure Hacking?Some of the most fascinating hacks are the types that don’t just pwn a shady malware company, the trade secrets of America or embarass the Democratic National Committee, but the kinds that target water systems, nuclear power plants and the oil and gas sector.Critical infrastructure hacking was brought into the public psyche by former Secretary of State and CIA director, Leon Panetta, in a much taunted 2012 speech where he warns of a coming “Cyber Pearl Harbour.” On this week’s CYBER we have Selena Larson, a former CNN reporter and cyber threat in...
2019-11-1435 min
The Oath with Chuck RosenbergJeremy Bash: Central IntelligenceMSNBC national security analyst, Jeremy Bash has an extensive background in intelligence and national security affairs at the highest levels of the United States Government.
After graduating from Georgetown University and Harvard Law School, he clerked for a federal judge before serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He then served as Chief-of-Staff to Leon Panetta, both at the Central Intelligence Agency (where Panetta served as the Director) and at the Department of Defense (where Panetta served as the Secretary of Defense).
Jeremy tells host Chuck Rosenberg some fascinating stories of time in the CIA, including th...
2019-10-301h 01
DSR's Words MatterSpecial: ICYMI - Mueller Preview with Jeremy BashAs Special Counsel Robert Mueller prepares to testify in front of Congress the week, Katie and Joe previewed his testimony with National Security expert Jeremy Bash in last week's episode.Some things are worth repeating. So in case you missed this important preview, here it is again.From 2009 to 2011, Jeremy served as Chief of Staff at the CIA under Director Leon Panetta and from 2011-2013 as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense under then Secretary Panetta.A graduate of Georgetown and Harvard Law School Jeremy was the policy...
2019-07-2331 minDSR's Words MatterMueller Testimony Preview with Jeremy BashSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify in front of Congress next week. Katie and Joe preview his testimony with National Security expert Jeremy Bash.From 2009 to 2011, Jeremy served as Chief of Staff at the CIA under Director Leon Panetta and from 2011-2013 as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense under then Secretary Panetta.A graduate of Georgetown and Harvard Law School Jeremy was the policy director for national security issues 2000 Gore-Lieberman Campaign and also served as the Chief Minority Counsel for the House Intelligence Committee under Ranking Member Congresswoman...
2019-07-1543 min
Godmorgon världenAborter på dagordningen, USA:s fd försvarsminister Panetta och Liberalernas plats...I Godmorgon, världen! dessutom krönika av Katarina Barrling, kåseri av Emil Jensen, satir med Public Service och Panelen. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Timme 1:
*Efter EU-valet - nu väntar fördelningen av viktiga poster
*Om en politisk fråga utan konflikt högst på dagordningen - abortfrågan.
*Intervju med Leon Panetta, USA:s fd försvariminister om den pågående krisen med Iran
*Överraskande nyval i Israel - vad hände och vad händer nu?
*Krönika av Katari...
2019-06-021h 50
Kickass NewsLeon Panetta on Governing by Leadership Instead of by Crisis Leon Panetta talks about hard decisions, worthy fights, and "governing by leadership instead of by crisis." He recalls growing up in Monterey, California as the first generation of Italian immigrants and warns the Trump Administration’s harsh immigration policies could mean fewer immigrant success stories like his own. He reveals how he started out his political career as a Republican until President Richard Nixon fired him for daring to enforce civil rights. He shares some early lessons in political civility and bipartisanship from his mentor Senator Thomas Kuchel and how those lessons served him well as a Congressman and Preside...
2018-12-2035 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmJennifer Palmieri, Former White House Communications Director: “If you act like you belong in the room, people think you do.”Midterm elections are in T minus 6 days. Politicians are trying to convince you to hire them. And behind every politician...is a communications director helping them get the word out. So we brought in two of them to talk to us about how they do their jobs -- and how they made it to the top of the political game. Episode 2: Jennifer Palmieri. Jennifer has a long history in politics, starting when she interned for then-Senator Leon Panetta (D-CA) in college (Panetta was later President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff). Later, Jennifer got into the White House herself. And sh...
2018-10-3131 min
Climate OneNational Security and Climate ChangeWhat’s the connection between climate change and national security? “Military commanders don't operate on the basis of fiction,” says Leon Panetta, who served as Secretary of Defense and Director of the CIA under President Obama. “Understanding climate change and what was happening had to be part and parcel of our effort to protect our security.” The military has long seen climate as critical to readiness, as Rear Admiral David Titley (Ret) explains. “If you’re directly connecting renewable energy to increasing our combat effectiveness,” explains Titley, “the military is all in.”
Leon Panetta,
Former Secretary of Defense
Rear Admiral David W. Titley, USN...
2018-08-1852 min
Travel Radio PodcastSuzie Schwartz: Portable Careers in Tourism & New BookI discovered Suzie Schwartz's career history in the tourism industry through he new book, co-authored with her husband, Gen. Norty Schwartz. On this podcast we connect travelers to travel professionals and Suzie is a former rock star at Hyatt and Hilton hoteliers. I often get emails from listeners and frequently asked by military spouses about working in the tourism industry. I fully believe the travel and tourism industry is a fantastic portable career path and Suzie and I talk specifically why this is a great choice for military spouses.
The podcast moves on the talk about Suzie's...
2018-05-2832 min
It’s All PoliticalLeon Panetta offers clarity on Washington chaosEven for unusually chaotic times, there’s been an unusual amount of chaos lately in the Trump administration. In this episode, Joe Garofoli speaks with White House veteran Leon Panetta, who has dealt with plenty of crises in one form or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-04-1335 min
Army of GamechangersEp 11 - The Honorable Leon Panetta, Former Secretary of Defense, Former Director of the CIAOn this episode, my guest is Secretary Leon Panetta. He’s dedicated his life to public service for more than 50 years that span several different public office positions, such as Secretary of Defense, Director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as a U.S. Representative from California. And as Director of the CIA, Secretary Panetta oversaw the hunt for terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, and played a key role in the operation in which bin Laden was killed on May 1, 2011.
For someone who has served his country well, he sh...
2018-04-0511 min
Environmentalism and Personal Detox | Deagle NetworkThe NutriMedical Report Show Hour Three Thursday March 8th 2018 – Gary Richard Arnold, William Kristol,League for Industrial Democracy, Leon Panetta, G Edward Griffin, Ronald Reagan, Right Wing Globalists, Bohemian Grove Luciferic Satanists, 1982 US Gave China Millions for Steel Production, George P Shultz, Council on Foreign Relations, Phillip Dru Administrator Book, McGeorge Bundy, funded the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions,Gary Richard Arnold, William Kristol,League for Industrial Democracy, Leon Panetta, G Edward Griffin, Ronald Reagan, Right Wing Globalists, Bohemian Grove Luciferic Satanists, 1982 US Gave China Millions for Steel Production, George P Shultz, Council on Foreign Relations, Phillip Dru Administrator Book, McGeorge Bundy, funded the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Dr Bill Deagle...
2018-03-0942 min
Geopolitical Analysis of World EventsThe NutriMedical Report Show Hour Three Thursday March 8th 2018 – Gary Richard Arnold, William Kristol,League for Industrial Democracy, Leon Panetta, G Edward Griffin, Ronald Reagan, Right Wing Globalists, Bohemian Grove Luciferic Satanists, 1982 US Gave China Millions for Steel Production, George P Shultz, Council on Foreign Relations, Phillip Dru Administrator Book, McGeorge Bundy, funded the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions,Gary Richard Arnold, William Kristol,League for Industrial Democracy, Leon Panetta, G Edward Griffin, Ronald Reagan, Right Wing Globalists, Bohemian Grove Luciferic Satanists, 1982 US Gave China Millions for Steel Production, George P Shultz, Council on Foreign Relations, Phillip Dru Administrator Book, McGeorge Bundy, funded the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Dr Bill Deagle...
2018-03-0942 min
Chiki & Bella Podcast12-02-2017 - Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier moderates a panel with CIA director Mike Pompeo and former CIA director Leon Panetta - part - 02 - audio English12-02-2017 - Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier moderates a panel with CIA director Mike Pompeo and former CIA director Leon Panetta - part - 02 - audio English
2017-12-0800 minChiki & Bella Podcast12-02-2017 - Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier moderates a panel with CIA director Mike Pompeo and former CIA director Leon Panetta - part - 01 audio English12-02-2017 - Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier moderates a panel with CIA director Mike Pompeo and former CIA director Leon Panetta - part - 01 audio English
2017-12-0800 min
What It Takes®Leon Panetta: Decisive ActionThe last time the budget of the United States was balanced - and even had a surplus - Leon Panetta was in charge of it, as Director of the Office of Management & Budget. From the Nixon years through the Obama Administration, Panetta had a large, firm, warm-hearted hand in the government of the United States... leading Congressional committees, OMB, the staff of the White House, the CIA and the Pentagon. You could call him the ultimate public servant. On this episode he shares stories from every period of his government career, and he explains how they were all informed...
2017-10-0956 min
Stay Tuned with PreetThat Time President Trump Fired Me (with Leon Panetta)On March 11, 2017 President Donald Trump fired US Attorney Preet Bharara. Preet tells the story in detail for the first time. Then, a conversation with former Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director Leon Panetta about how to clean up a chaotic White House, trade Russian spies, and stand up for what’s right, even if it means defying a president.
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2017-09-2045 min
Intelligence MattersSecretary Leon Panetta
In the premiere episode of Intelligence Matters, former Acting CIA Director Michael Morell puts his analyst hat on for a wide-ranging conversation with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Morell succeeded Panetta as Acting Director of the Agency in 2011 when Panetta left to take on the role of Secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama. While the two men worked together, and both currently serve as Senior Counselors at Beacon Global Strategies, a geopolitical consulting firm based in Washington, the two have never had a conversation quite like this before. Morell talks to the Secretary about the spread of extremism...
2017-09-1953 minGeopolitical Analysis of World EventsThe NutriMedical Report Show Hour One Friday July 7th 2017 – Gary Richard Arnold – How Skull and Bones is Running America and the New World Order – Leon Panetta deep state operator – DemonRats RepulbiCraps – Huey Long criticizes Democrats and Republicans – Hate Speech Bipartisan Muslim Originated Senate House Bills over July 4th 2017 !! – Plans to Cull the Human Herd – Mark of the Beast Currency Coming – Trump Crazy Syrian Policy – UN Emergency N Korean Meeting – Putin Russian Mafia Don meets Trump Today G20 – Vatican Control of Fed Reserve Bankers !HOUR ONE – RBN, Gary Richard Arnold, How Skull and Bones Runs America video and documents, Leon Panetta, Huey Long against RepubliCraps and DemonRats, Syrian Policy Madness, Russian Election Medling G20, Election Fraud 20 states refuse investigative board from Trump, Hate Speech Bipartisan Muslim originated Fed Bills, www.ClayandIRON.com, www.Deagle-Network.com, www.NutriMedical.com, The NutriMedical Report Show, Dr...
2017-07-0700 min
I Doubt It Podcast#283 – “Camping Pi$$, Michael Flynn Summary, Trump's Wire Tap Claims with Michael Hayden, Jake Tapper, Devin Nunes, and Leon Panetta, Wikileaks & Julian Assange, and Ben Carson and President Obama on Immigrant Slaves.”Jesse and Brittany discuss Brittany’s traumatic camping experiences in preparation for an upcoming camping trip, a quick summary of Michael Flynn acting as a foreign agent while working for the Trump campaign, Donald Trump’s wiretap claims and his refusal to provide evidence, including analysis from General Michael Hayden, Jake Tapper, Devin Nunes, and Leon Panetta,...
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2017-03-111h 13I Doubt It Podcast#283 – “Camping Pi$$, Michael Flynn Summary, Trump's Wire Tap Claims with Michael Hayden, Jake Tapper, Devin Nunes, and Leon Panetta, Wikileaks & Julian Assange, and Ben Carson and President Obama on Immigrant Slaves.”Jesse and Brittany discuss Brittany’s traumatic camping experiences in preparation for an upcoming camping trip, a quick summary of Michael Flynn acting as a foreign agent while working for the Trump campaign, Donald Trump’s wiretap claims and his refusal to provide evidence, including analysis from General Michael Hayden, Jake Tapper, Devin Nunes, and Leon Panetta,...
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2017-03-111h 13
Extreme MortmanC-SPAN Radio Podcast - Leon Panetta on Federal Agencies and Presidential TransitionsOur guest this week is former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. We discussed his time as CIA Director during the first term of the Obama Administration and the process of transitioning the agency from one presidency to another. We also spoke about his advice for new Secretary of Defense, retired General James Mattis, the changes he's seen during the nearly 40 years he's spent in politics, and the importance of the President getting honest - often unvarnished - advice from his cabinet members and his White House staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-01-2730 min
Global I.Q. PodcastDefense Secretary Leon PanettaRecorded on March 18, 2015. Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta sits down with Jim Falk for a memorable Global I.Q. Minute. The pair discuss Panetta’s memoirs, “Worthy Fights,” with a focus on how different forms of intelligence are changing the world.
2016-07-2710 min
On Violent ExtremismFormer Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on violent extremismIn this episode, Shannon N. Green sits down with former Secretary of Defense and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta, who serves as a co-chair of CSIS’s Commission on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Secretary Panetta shares his unique perspective on the importance of addressing the root causes and allure of violent extremism and the need for a balanced and comprehensive strategy to confront the threat, now and in the future.
2016-06-1500 min
Reader's CornerLeon Panetta On His Life As A Public Servant And Finding Osama Bin LadenLeon Panetta’s long service to our country is surely unique in the number of incredibly high level and tough assignments he has held and held to acclaim. A lawyer, he has directed the U.S. office for Civil Rights. He represented his Central California district in Congress for 16 years, rising to the chairmanship of the Budget Committee. He headed the Office of Management and Budget early in Bill Clinton’s presidency, serving later as his Chief of Staff. President Obama brought him back to government first as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and later as Secretary of Defe...
2016-01-0930 min
Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsWorthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace by Jim Newton, Leon PanettaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220757 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace Author: Jim Newton, Leon Panetta Narrator: Leon Panetta Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 33 minutes Release date: October 7, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling autobiography of a legendary political and military leader. It could be said that Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past 50 years. His first career, beginning as an Army intelligence offi...
2014-10-0705 min
Don’t Miss A Thrilling Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Worthy Fights by Leon Panetta, Jim NewtonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/164960to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Worthy Fights
Author: Leon Panetta, Jim Newton
Narrator: Leon Panetta
Format: mp3
Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins
Release date: 10-07-14
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 569 ratings
Genres: International Relations
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2014-10-077h 28
Listen to the Best Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsWorthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace by Leon Panetta, Jim NewtonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/220757 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace Author: Leon Panetta, Jim Newton Narrator: Leon Panetta Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 33 minutes Release date: October 7, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling autobiography of a legendary political and military leader. It could be said that Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past 50 years. His first career, beginning as an Army...
2014-10-0705 min
Radio America NewsMore Benghazi BombshellsAmerican diplomats in Benghazi made even more urgent pleas for beefed up security than previously thought and officials also refused to consider at least five military scenarios that could have saved the lives of two Americans in the 2012 terrorist attacks, according to a new book chronicling the heroism of Navy SEALs.
In "Eyes on Target: Inside Stories from the Brotherhood of the U.S. Navy SEALs," authors Richard Miniter and Scott McEwen point to newly discovered government reports showing Ambassador Chris Stevens and his colleagues desperately requesting additional security and better personnel than the suspect Libyans already on...
2014-03-1308 minNovember 10: Christie, Netanyahu, Panetta,The latest on domestic politics and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program with Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, and a panel of experts.
2013-11-1000 min
PRI's The World Sep 19, 2012Defense Secretary Panetta Meets with China's Xi JinpingChina's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping held his first talks with a foreign official since vanishing from the public eye nearly two weeks ago. He met with US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with The World's Mary Kay Magistad in Beijing.
2012-09-1904 min
CBSPanetta: "Strong likelihood" Israel will attack IranAccording to columnist David Ignatius, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta "believes there is a strong likelihood that Israel will attack Iran" in the spring. David Martin reports on what an attack could mean for Israel, Iran and the U.S.
2012-02-0302 min
CBSPanetta: Sanctions against Iran are workingGeneral Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta spoke with Bob Schieffer on the reorganizing of the U.S. military, the application of sanctions against Iran, and the current state of Iraq.
2012-01-0806 minRadio America NewsIs Petraeus Right for the CIA?Late this week, President Obama nominated CIA Director Leon Panetta to replace retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates. He also nominated Gen. David Petraeus to succeed Panetta at the CIA. What kind of marks does he give Panetta? How has the CIA changed under his watch? Is that change for the better? What does he expect - and fear - from Petraeus? We ask Herb Meyer, former special assistant to then-CIA Director Bill Casey and former vice-chairman of the National Intelligence Council. Meyer also offers some personal advice to Petraeus as he heads to Langley.
2011-04-2907 min
Tell SomebodyRetired CIA Analyst Ray McGovern on Leon Panetta as nominee to head CIADuring the Obama transition, 27 year veteran CIA analyst Ray McGovern appeared weekly on Tell Somebody to comment on appointments and other goings-on. On this edition, Ray talks about reports of Leon Panetta as prospective head of CIA and Admiral Blair as Director of National Intelligence.
2009-01-0754 min