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Our surveillance state was born in the brain of Admiral John Poindexter in 1983. Poindexter, President Ronald Reagan's national security adviser, realized that the United States might have prevented the terrorist massacre of 241 Marines in Beirut if only intelligence agencies had been able to analyze in real time data they had on the attackers. Poindexter poured government know-how and funds into his dream---a system that would sift reams of data for signs of terrorist activity.

The United States military currently views cyberspace as the "fifth domain" of warfare - alongside land, sea, air, and space - and the Department of Defense, National Security Agency, and CIA all field teams of hackers who can - and do - launch computer virus strikes against enemy targets. In fact, as @War shows, US hackers were crucial to our victory in Iraq.

Vision without execution is just a dream, but execution without wonder is a dead end. Hosted by best-selling author and successful entrepeneur, Harris III and his leadership mentor, Shane McKenzie, this podcast explores what it means to lead with clarity, curiosity, and courage. Together, they unpack how to move from vision to action without how-ing the wow to death, so you can win big in both your leadership and your life.

Inspired by nerdy debates about Star Wars, The Balance Podcast is a weekly show where we discuss movies and television. Subscribe and follow!

The 11th Hour Audio Anthology is a collection of 11 macabre tales created by masters of modern audio drama to haunt and terrify you.