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March 25, 2025 36 mins

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Security Breach: Journalist Accidentally Added to Government Signal Thread

In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger explores the ramifications of a recent security lapse where top national security officials accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a secure messaging thread on Signal. The conversation focuses on the technology behind Signal and its comparison to iMessage, the protocols for secure communication in the intelligence community, and the ensuing incompetence illustrated by this breach. Wayne Unger also discusses the broader implications for the Trump administration and delves into the qualifications and actions of each involved official.

00:00 Introduction to Discourse
00:45 Breaking News: White House Security Breach
01:07 Understanding Signal and iMessage Security
02:05 Details of the Security Breach
12:20 Government Use of Third-Party Platforms
22:31 Incompetence in the Trump Administration
35:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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