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The SCIF

CDM
Ukraine
Iran
Russia
Israel
Venezuela
Middle East
Georgia
NATO
Trump Administration
Christianity
Election Fraud
China
Election Integrity
Gaza
Lebanon
Geopolitics
Armenia
Donald Trump
United States
Hamas

The SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), hosted by former Tier One Special Operations helicopter pilot, bond trader, and founder of CDM L Todd Wood, is a daily intelligence brief to ensure you are knowledgeable throughout the day on the major stories impacting business and geopolitics. Don't miss your mission brief!

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L Todd Wood talks with Garland Favorito about Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger's 'Secret Bunker' to count votes where no one else is allowed.

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1 - Iran blockade bites

2 - Your car is your prison pod

3 - USAFA sedit... more

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L Todd Wood talks with financial pro Tom Teague on Trump's trip to China, data centers and more. We hear from the head of the Singapore Army on what is important for military policy in the region.

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1 - The result of Trump'... more

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L Todd Wood talks with Bill Quinn, Chris Gleason on dark money into local campaigns. The Euro Bytes team discusses the return of Angel Merkel.

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1 - Big wins for Trump in China?

2 - Warsaw same sex marriage

3 - Water sabota... more

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L Todd Wood talks with Pete Blaber in our latest episode of Ukraine SitRep. We discuss U.S. Army readiness in the Pacific direct from the LANPAC Symposium.

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1 - Iran gamesmanship continues

2 - Hall of Records under Sphinx?... more

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L Todd Wood talks with Gebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement in Lebanon, one of the largest Christian parties, about Christian persecution. We also talk with Garland Favorito of VoterGA on the continued Raffensperger corruption.

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L Todd Wood provides an update on the Middle East direct from his balcony in Beirut. The Euro Bytes team does the same for Europe.

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1 - Big Time election fraud ongoing - Gleason spills the beans

2 - Update on Iran, Lebanes... more

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L Todd Wood talks with Chris Gleason about the obvious campaign to put Ron DeSantis in office. Commander Salamander joins us for Pacific update.

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1 - Blue cities collapsing

2 - Police using tag readers to stalk women

3 - '... more

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L Todd Wood talks with Roger Stone on the 2nd indictment of James Comey. Dan O'Shea joins to talk about the new book Betrayal of Command by Khan.

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1 - Tucker is lying about the MEK

2 - Junk food out of military bases

3 - Ve... more

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Kelvin King
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Episode: From Beirut - Middle East Update, EU Implosion - The SCIF 5/6/26
Ryan Millsap
Candidate for Congress in Georgia's 10th district
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Episode: Fed Watch Update - Tom Teague, Focus On The UK - Why Was The King Here? The SCIF 4/30/26
Bentley Rayburn
Major General Retired US Air Force, CEO of Starrs
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Episode: Insubordination Air Force Academy-MG Bentley Rayburn, Ukraine SitRep - The SCIF 4/28/26
Brendi Wells
South African advocate connected with South African asylum discussions, guest on the show
South Africa immigration advocacy
Episode: South African Christians Beg For Help, Promethean Action - The SCIF 4/24/26
Sonéll van Niekerk
South African asylum applicant living in the United States
Asylum seeker advocate
Episode: South African Christians Beg For Help, Promethean Action - The SCIF 4/24/26
Sean Patrick Tario
Commentator discussing Ireland and European issues
Independent commentator
Episode: Iran Ground Update - Ali Safavi, Ireland With Sean Patrick Tario - The SCIF 4/22/26
Burt Jones
Lieutenant Governor candidate for Georgia
Georgia State Politics
Episode: WWIII Update - It's Happening, GA Gubernatorial Candidate Burt Jones - The SCIF 4/13/26
Sean Patrick Tarrio
Entrepreneur, privacy advocate
AmericanCloud, Mark37, CDM partner
Episode: How To Regain Privacy? Sean Patrick Tario - The SCIF 4/10/26
Yannick Schlaed
CEO of Arcium
Arcium
Episode: How To Regain Privacy? Sean Patrick Tario - The SCIF 4/10/26

Hosts

Todd Wood
Host of The SCIF, founder of CDM; extensive background in special operations, finance, and geopolitical analysis
Tom Teague
Market guest / economics commentator with geopolitics focus
Dan O'Shea
Commander, former SEAL, Naval Academy graduate; leadership and military perspective

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Time For Accountability - Roger Stone, Dan O'Shea - Betrayal Of Command - The SCIF 5/16/2
Q: What does Roger Stone see as the path to accountability in high‑profile political cases?
Stone argues that accountability must be pursued through continued investigations, transparency, and a willingness to confront leaders across the political spectrum, regardless of power or status.
Iran Ground Update - Ali Safavi, Ireland With Sean Patrick Tario - The SCIF 4/22/26
Q: What is happening on the ground in Iran and how is the regime responding to uprisings?
Ali Safavi described a surge in executions and arrests of dissidents, including MEK members, and called for international action and recognition of the NCRI as part of a strategy to support regime change.
Peace In Lebanon? Why Is That Important? Tom Teague Joins - The SCIF 4/16/26
Q: What is the current risk environment in Lebanon and how does it affect regional stability?
The discussion emphasizes refugee pressures, sectarian tensions, and foreign influence as key risk factors, with a focus on how peace efforts and economic factors could alter the balance of power.
Financial Change - IRS Gone? Seeing Haitian History - The SCIF 4/17/16
Q: What is the future of the IRS according to the guest?
The guest argues that direct taxation is unconstitutional, promotes a reform where taxation is jurisdictionally bound to states, and suggests the District of Columbia has no direct authority over the states. The broader implication is a realignment toward a more decentralized tax framework.
Russia Takes More Territory In Ukraine - Ukraine SitRep With Alex From Kyiv - The SCIF 4/20/26
Q: What is the financial picture for Ukraine given the war costs?
The discussion highlights enormous deficits, external aid from various countries, and the complicated accounting around wartime expenses and family compensation schemes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The SCIF

What is The SCIF about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-edged brief focused on geopolitics, national security, energy markets, and strategic risk. Episodes frequently feature veteran military officers, geopolitical analysts, and policy insiders who unpack current conflicts (notably Ukraine, Iran, the Gulf), intelligence narratives, and the interplay between military operations and global markets. Interwoven are discussions of privacy tech, cyber and information warfare, and occasional domestic political analysis. The format blends on-the-ground perspectives, historical context, and market or policy implications, often punctuated by sponsor reads and multi-segment interviews. This mix tends to attract listeners who want blunt, opinionated analysis, fast-paced debate, and a readiness to cha... more

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Recent guests on The SCIF include:

1. Kelvin King
2. Ryan Millsap
3. Bentley Rayburn
4. Brendi Wells
5. Sonéll van Niekerk
6. Sean Patrick Tario
7. Burt Jones
8. Sean Patrick Tarrio

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