
Where technology meets intelligence. Intel at the Edge is a podcast by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), hosted by Chip Usher, Senior Director for Intelligence. Chip explores the latest innovations transforming the intelligence community with experts who are shaping the future of national security.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentTechnology | |||

Two senior CIA veterans — Wayne McCool, former Associate Deputy Director for Analysis, and Bruce Frost of "Rhombus Power" — cut through the hype. They discuss how AI is being used inside the intelligence community today, what the real limitations are... more
FISA Section 702 is one of the most powerful — and controversial — surveillance laws in the United States. It allows the U.S. intelligence community to collect electronic communications from foreign targets passing through American company infrastruc... more
With the Trump-Xi summit approaching, former CIA senior China analyst Chris Johnson joins “Intel at the Edge” to give an unvarnished assessment of Beijing's priorities, Xi Jinping's mindset, and how China is navigating an increasingly unpredictable A... more
China didn’t just compete with the United States — it harvested America’s innovation. In this episode of “Intel at the Edge” Andrew Badger joins Chip Usher to discuss The Great Heist — the story of how China used industrial espionage, talent recruitm... more
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Technology and geopolitical strategy intersect in a long-running interview-focused series that brings together former policymakers, national security leaders, and technology experts to discuss the evolving landscape of intelligence, cyber, and AI. Episodes consistently explore how emerging tech—AI, quantum computing, cyber operations, and data analytics—shapes national security, with practical policy implications for government, industry, and academia. Notable throughlines include the modernization of the intelligence community, cross-sector collaboration, and the cultural or bureaucratic hurdles that hinder rapid AI adoption, making it a compelling listen for decision-makers and technologists alike.
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Recent guests on Intel at the Edge include:
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2. Bruce Frost
3. Brett Freeman
4. Chris Johnson
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6. Norman Roule
7. Heather Conley
8. Jonathan Panikoff
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