
Welcome to “Understandable Insights: Information to Intelligence with Sue Gordon” — the national security podcast that provides you an elemental understanding of the world as it is, not how you prefer it to be.
Each week, Eric — a former Marine, father, and entrepreneur — sits down with the Honorable Sue Gordon, the nation’s former top career intelligence officer. Together, they break down the h... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsTech News | |||

In this episode, Sue and Eric kick off the year with a look at geopolitical hotspots and assess that, in aggregate, US actions reveal the National Security Strategy for what it is—and isn’t.
Assessing the Trump strategy as one of power, resources, a... more
In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss the future of space. Low Earth orbit is becoming a “house of cards,” where mega-constellations and frequent close passes shrink the margin for error and raise the risk of a cascading de... more
In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss Ukraine’s latest turn: President Zelensky takes his pitch for peace to Mar-a-Lago as Russia sustains heavy strikes. They unpack what would actually signal progress: whether battlefield ... more
In this special edition of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric examine public health policy as national security. Beginning with HHS’s termination of pediatric health grants, they map the downstream consequences of politicized funding: diminished i... more
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You two are still living in 2015. The internal and external operation and understanding of the USA has undergone a sea change since then. And not for the better
Sue and Eric are off to a fantastic start. The insights are real and important, delivered in a conversational manner. The chemistry they have and back and forth banter is well ahead of where you’d expect a new podcast. Highly recommend!
Sue Gordon’s insights come from a lifetime of serving her country…serving the office of the president rather than a party is a striking and welcoming lesson. Sue, can you address the importance of diversity from a national intelligence perspective? Sending love.
So knowledgeable and so easy to listen to!
Great information for anyone who who is concerned about local and national security matters. The AI portion was a bit daunting. I look forward to Sue and Eric going deeper on the cyber and AI basics, security and implications . I think the School House Rock on these topics sounds amazing, particularly for someone who grew up on SCH. The discussion on Ukraine and the USA’s reputation, and the war of Russian aggression in general, was insightful. Particularly the benefits to the USA of doing what... more
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Focusing on national security, geopolitical affairs, and technology, the discussions unfold in a candid and engaging manner, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience. Key areas of conversation include major international relations, military strategies, cybersecurity, and the implications of emerging technologies like AI and digital currencies on national and global security. The hosts prioritize transparency and clarity, often bridging the gap between raw information and actionable intelligence, which sets this podcast apart as a vital resource for those interested in understanding contemporary security challenges.
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