Nick Andersen, President and COO of Invictus, joins Andy Sauer to unpack the hard truths about cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and government readiness. With experience spanning the Marine Corps, DOE, and White House, Nick offers a brutally honest take on what it will take to build real resilience—starting with ruthless prioritization. From AI regulation to public utility gaps, this episode dives deep into the systems we rely on and the leadership it takes to protect them.

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Cybersecurity expert Dr. Chase Cunningham—aka Doctor Zero Trust—joins us for a frank, no-holds-barred discussion on the broken promises of the security industry, the myth of perfect defense, and how AI hype distorts real threats. From practical strategies for small businesses to federal policy failures, Chase brings a realist's lens to the most pressing challenges in cyber today. If you’re ready to look past buzzwords and dig into what actually works, this episode is for you.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Mary O’Brien joins us to explore the future of national security, from modernizing combat medicine to the ethical boundaries of AI. With a career spanning cyber intelligence and joint command leadership, Mary shares insights on military transitions, critical infrastructure, and the importance of integrating technology across defense and civilian life. This episode dives deep into leadership, innovation, and the challenges facing the next era of warfare.

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