In this gripping episode, Isaac sits down with former NSA employee Jeremy Duffy to uncover the truth about life inside one of the world’s most secretive agencies. Jeremy shares his remarkable journey—from working dead-end jobs to landing a role at the NSA through a federally funded program—where he taught Operations Security and witnessed firsthand how intelligence agencies operate. Together, they dive into the agency’s culture, leadership flaws, and its external focus on foreign threats. But that’s just the beginning.
The conversation takes a sharp turn into the dangers of AI, corporate accountability, and the hidden risks of sharing personal information online. Jeremy sounds the alarm on workplace surveillance, data privacy, and why self-advocacy is more critical than ever in a digital world. As he reveals insights from his book on leadership and listening, the discussion raises one crucial question: Who’s really in control?
If you value your privacy, question authority, or just love a good behind-the-scenes look at government operations, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!
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Jeremy Duffy can be found online @ The Geek ProfessorBlog - The Geek Professor and his Kickstarter for his book @ Are You Listening? by Jeremy — Kickstarter
Intro and outro music made by Cassidine productions @ https://youtube.com/channel/UCPFmkKF_Kj1qebtArO3azLw?si=4XCSKHTTKAKxWML7
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