The Watchers is a profile in the people who are looking out for the rest of us. From national security to cybersecurity, regulators to military operators, these are the people who are on the wall for us.

Produced by Sentinel Blue and hosted by Andy Sauer, these deep dive conversations seek to explore the lives and work of these Watchers, to show you what really happens in these organizations, to introduce you to these people who might have impacted your life without you knowing. 

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Teresa Shea on NSA Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Cyber Intelligence | The Watchers Episode 37

Teresa Shea shares an insider’s perspective on national security, leadership, and trust after a 34-year career at the NSA. From surviving the intelligence failures of ...

Jonny Gannon on CIA Operations, Leadership Under Fire & AI Intelligence

In this episode of The Watchers, Andy Sauer sits down with former CIA officer Jonny Gannon for an inside look at clandestine operations, from the front lines of post-9...

Bob Skinner on Presidential Communications, Cyber Leadership, and AI Accountability

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General David Petraeus on Strategic Leadership, Great-Power Competition, and the AI Revolution

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Don Yeske on Public Service, Courage, and the Changing Face of Government

After more than two decades in uniform and public service, Don Yeske left his leadership post at the Department of Homeland Security over concerns that the moral core ...

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