In The East Wing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/intheeastwing Stories of espionage, war, and politics, with a primary focus on the Middle East. This podcast will bring together individuals who were involved in the region in different capacities and lived long enough to tell their stories. This will be raw, balanced, and undeniably suspenseful. Join Abdullah Najjar, as he takes you through a journey to a different world. A podcast by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2. © 2026 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 24ff286d-d142-5ed7-bea1-c6c1e57aae40 yes Support this podcast Official Promo of "In The East Wing" en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:48 -0400 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:04:36 -0400 https://intheeastwing.transistor.fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/rh7BV6k3B8Sf2EIDVx59-D40JQIs1BOShu6Z6EFAkeQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMzg3/MmQ3NGU1MjA5ZTAz/Y2U4YTI5ZTA0ZDRj/MjEwNi5wbmc.jpg In The East Wing https://intheeastwing.transistor.fm episodic WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio Stories of espionage, war, and politics, with a primary focus on the Middle East. This podcast will bring together individuals who were involved in the region in different capacities and lived long enough to tell their stories. This will be raw, balanced, and undeniably suspenseful. Join Abdullah Najjar, as he takes you through a journey to a different world. A podcast by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2. Stories of espionage, war, and politics, with a primary focus on the Middle East. WKNC, Middle East, war, peace, espionage, journalism, US foreign policy, NC State, college radio, student radio WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 wknc-administrator@ncsu.edu No No Closing Down The East Wing 19 19 Closing Down The East Wing full f1ad1ad7-69be-41c9-b1b2-c6b9846ac302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/067a9947 In this episode, Abdullah expresses his gratitude to WKNC and the fans for their support of the podcast. He also goes over a couple of things about his background, how the podcast started, and some of his favorite conversations. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this episode, Abdullah expresses his gratitude to WKNC and the fans for their support of the podcast. He also goes over a couple of things about his background, how the podcast started, and some of his favorite conversations. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1266 In this episode, Abdullah expresses his gratitude to WKNC and the fans for their support of the podcast. He also goes over a couple of things about his background, how the podcast started, and some of his favorite conversations. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> WKNC, Middle East, war, peace, espionage, journalism, US foreign policy, NC State, college radio, student radio No Abdullah Najjar My Story As A Former Special Agent Within Diplomatic Security 18 18 My Story As A Former Special Agent Within Diplomatic Security full da94204f-4579-40a6-b24a-8f38edeb5225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4eec5b2 Abdullah is Joined by Gentry Smith, A former police officer, special agent for diplomatic security, and director of the office of foreign missions. Smith shares with us many stories about his postings abroad as well as some of the lessons that he learned from diplomacy and travel.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Abdullah is Joined by Gentry Smith, A former police officer, special agent for diplomatic security, and director of the office of foreign missions. Smith shares with us many stories about his postings abroad as well as some of the lessons that he learned from diplomacy and travel.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2926 Abdullah is Joined by Gentry Smith, A former police officer, special agent for diplomatic security, and director of the office of foreign missions. Smith shares with us many stories about his postings abroad as well as some of the lessons that he learned from diplomacy and travel.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Special Agent/Diplomacy/Foreign Missions/Police/NC State University No From US Marines to A PhD in Philosophy 17 17 From US Marines to A PhD in Philosophy full f94933a1-19aa-4015-bd0f-420c6a01518f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a23c678 Joseph Kyrlow is a philosophy professor at NC State University. Before his academic career, Joe was in the US military, where he enlisted in the Marines straight after high school. In this episode, Joe shares with us a few stories about his military career, his transition to philosophy, as well as his faith journey. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation with my good friend Joe.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Joseph Kyrlow is a philosophy professor at NC State University. Before his academic career, Joe was in the US military, where he enlisted in the Marines straight after high school. In this episode, Joe shares with us a few stories about his military career, his transition to philosophy, as well as his faith journey. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation with my good friend Joe.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 4029 Joseph Kyrlow is a philosophy professor at NC State University. Before his academic career, Joe was in the US military, where he enlisted in the Marines straight after high school. In this episode, Joe shares with us a few stories about his military career, his transition to philosophy, as well as his faith journey. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation with my good friend Joe.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Marines/Military/War/Recon/Philosophy No A Short Interview With Special Operator Bob Burton 16 16 A Short Interview With Special Operator Bob Burton full b13419a2-4fe6-4b4f-a6a4-92b4f94c7510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99de5bad This is A short interview with Special operator Bob Burton, who was a green beret in the US military. Bob shares with us a few lessons about what it takes to make it to this special operations unit and why he ended up choosing to join the army and serve his country.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is A short interview with Special operator Bob Burton, who was a green beret in the US military. Bob shares with us a few lessons about what it takes to make it to this special operations unit and why he ended up choosing to join the army and serve his country.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:12:52 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 601 This is A short interview with Special operator Bob Burton, who was a green beret in the US military. Bob shares with us a few lessons about what it takes to make it to this special operations unit and why he ended up choosing to join the army and serve his country.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Green Beret/Special Operations/Army/Military/US No What It Takes To Be A Case Officer for the CIA 15 15 What It Takes To Be A Case Officer for the CIA full 9bab54f0-84a7-4593-9b25-70f9514b8002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbeed333 This is A conversation with Patrick Weninger, an NC State University alum and a former Case Officer for the CIA. Patrick shares stories from his experience as a case officer, how he became involved with the CIA, and what it is like to engage with people as an undercover officer.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is A conversation with Patrick Weninger, an NC State University alum and a former Case Officer for the CIA. Patrick shares stories from his experience as a case officer, how he became involved with the CIA, and what it is like to engage with people as an undercover officer.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:44:48 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2719 This is A conversation with Patrick Weninger, an NC State University alum and a former Case Officer for the CIA. Patrick shares stories from his experience as a case officer, how he became involved with the CIA, and what it is like to engage with people as an undercover officer.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Spy/Undercover/CIA/War/Human Intelligence No Being A Female Intelligence Officer and Leaving the Clandestine Service 14 14 Being A Female Intelligence Officer and Leaving the Clandestine Service full e398ed06-e723-4aed-84ff-482d42520663 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08a5da79  Lindsay Moran joins Abdullah Najjar to discuss her work in the Clandestine Service at the CIA. Her work involved the recruitment of Human intelligence, otherwise known as spies. After Leaving the agency in 2003, Lindsay started writing and published her memoir, Blowing My Cover (attached below), which details her time in the agency. She currently works as a freelance writer, whose articles have appeared at the New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today.

Link to Blowing My Cover: My Life as A CIA Spy.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  Lindsay Moran joins Abdullah Najjar to discuss her work in the Clandestine Service at the CIA. Her work involved the recruitment of Human intelligence, otherwise known as spies. After Leaving the agency in 2003, Lindsay started writing and published her memoir, Blowing My Cover (attached below), which details her time in the agency. She currently works as a freelance writer, whose articles have appeared at the New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today.

Link to Blowing My Cover: My Life as A CIA Spy.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2908  Lindsay Moran joins Abdullah Najjar to discuss her work in the Clandestine Service at the CIA. Her work involved the recruitment of Human intelligence, otherwise known as spies. After Leaving the agency in 2003, Lindsay started writing and published her memoir, Blowing My Cover (attached below), which details her time in the agency. She currently works as a freelance writer, whose articles have appeared at the New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today.

Link to Blowing My Cover: My Life as A CIA Spy.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Spy/Espionage/Cover/Clandestine/Disguise/War/Iraq No Stories of Journalism and War Correspondence with Toby Harnden 13 13 Stories of Journalism and War Correspondence with Toby Harnden full 805b6a85-8ade-488c-8861-d07785d40638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/776715db Toby Harnden is an Author and War Correspondent. He spent almost 25 years working for British newspapers, mainly as a foreign correspondent. He has reported from different places around the world, including London, Belfast, Washington, Jerusalem, and Baghdad. In 2012, he was awarded the Orwell Prize for books. He has written three non-fiction books, which are linked below. Our conversation primarily focused on foreign correspondence, though viewer discretion is advised. I hope you would enjoy this episode, and please be sure to purchase Toby’s books.

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.

Dead Men Risen: The Welsh Guards and the Defining Story of Britain's War in Afghanistan

Bandit Country: the IRA and South Armagh.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Toby Harnden is an Author and War Correspondent. He spent almost 25 years working for British newspapers, mainly as a foreign correspondent. He has reported from different places around the world, including London, Belfast, Washington, Jerusalem, and Baghdad. In 2012, he was awarded the Orwell Prize for books. He has written three non-fiction books, which are linked below. Our conversation primarily focused on foreign correspondence, though viewer discretion is advised. I hope you would enjoy this episode, and please be sure to purchase Toby’s books.

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.

Dead Men Risen: The Welsh Guards and the Defining Story of Britain's War in Afghanistan

Bandit Country: the IRA and South Armagh.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:37:01 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3055 Toby Harnden is an Author and War Correspondent. He spent almost 25 years working for British newspapers, mainly as a foreign correspondent. He has reported from different places around the world, including London, Belfast, Washington, Jerusalem, and Baghdad. In 2012, he was awarded the Orwell Prize for books. He has written three non-fiction books, which are linked below. Our conversation primarily focused on foreign correspondence, though viewer discretion is advised. I hope you would enjoy this episode, and please be sure to purchase Toby’s books.

First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.

Dead Men Risen: The Welsh Guards and the Defining Story of Britain's War in Afghanistan

Bandit Country: the IRA and South Armagh.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> War/Iraq/Afghanistan/Journalism/Military No Part 2 with Jason Riddle - Changes in US Administrations During My Military Career 12 12 Part 2 with Jason Riddle - Changes in US Administrations During My Military Career full 3ea034e2-5fff-4777-b95a-451173aaa0b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e64dca0a  In Part 2, Jason Riddle Walks us through some of the changes in US administrations that impacted his military career at the air force. Jason shares with many stories - some are serious, and some are quite hilarious.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  In Part 2, Jason Riddle Walks us through some of the changes in US administrations that impacted his military career at the air force. Jason shares with many stories - some are serious, and some are quite hilarious.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3991  In Part 2, Jason Riddle Walks us through some of the changes in US administrations that impacted his military career at the air force. Jason shares with many stories - some are serious, and some are quite hilarious.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Military / US Administration / War / Iraq / Bush/ Terrorism No The Traitor's Tale & Foreign Spies with Jim Lawler 11 11 The Traitor's Tale & Foreign Spies with Jim Lawler full df5648d6-228f-4786-b81c-351e746b93fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f140ab10 Jim Lawler, a former CIA officer, walks us through his days in the agency and his recruitment of foreign spies. Mr. Lawler shares with us many insights about human nature and what it takes for someone to betray a trust and commit treason. In addition, Mr. Lawler and I discuss the pagers' attack conducted by Israel against Hezbollah, and devote the last bit of our conversation to his espionage novels. Links to these novels are attached below. Be sure to also attend Mr. Lawler's book talk, where he will be discussing his third novel, The Traitor's Tale. Time and place are attached below.

Living Lies
In The Twinkling of an Eye

Book Talk on The Traitor's tale:
the American Legion Hall, 111 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 at 6:00PM on Tuesday 18 February. Hosted by former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Jim Lawler, a former CIA officer, walks us through his days in the agency and his recruitment of foreign spies. Mr. Lawler shares with us many insights about human nature and what it takes for someone to betray a trust and commit treason. In addition, Mr. Lawler and I discuss the pagers' attack conducted by Israel against Hezbollah, and devote the last bit of our conversation to his espionage novels. Links to these novels are attached below. Be sure to also attend Mr. Lawler's book talk, where he will be discussing his third novel, The Traitor's Tale. Time and place are attached below.

Living Lies
In The Twinkling of an Eye

Book Talk on The Traitor's tale:
the American Legion Hall, 111 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 at 6:00PM on Tuesday 18 February. Hosted by former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3515 Jim Lawler, a former CIA officer, walks us through his days in the agency and his recruitment of foreign spies. Mr. Lawler shares with us many insights about human nature and what it takes for someone to betray a trust and commit treason. In addition, Mr. Lawler and I discuss the pagers' attack conducted by Israel against Hezbollah, and devote the last bit of our conversation to his espionage novels. Links to these novels are attached below. Be sure to also attend Mr. Lawler's book talk, where he will be discussing his third novel, The Traitor's Tale. Time and place are attached below.

Living Lies
In The Twinkling of an Eye

Book Talk on The Traitor's tale:
the American Legion Hall, 111 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 at 6:00PM on Tuesday 18 February. Hosted by former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Espionage/Spies/Treason/Traitor/Weapons/Terrorism/Human Nature No The Reality of War Reporting with Hollie McKay 10 10 The Reality of War Reporting with Hollie McKay full b23e9375-ae03-4de6-bf78-cefd59f89f53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9711345e Hollie Mckay, a war journalist, joins Abdullah Najjar for a conversation on passion, the realities of war, giving a voice to the voiceless, and much more. Hollie shares a few of the lessons learned from her experiences in different countries and the balance she has to draw between family and the work she's engaged in.

Be sure to Get Hollie's recent publication, a novel called "The Dictator's Wife". Be sure to also check out her new podcast, "Dispatches on Parenting Across Cultures", which is available on all platforms.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Hollie Mckay, a war journalist, joins Abdullah Najjar for a conversation on passion, the realities of war, giving a voice to the voiceless, and much more. Hollie shares a few of the lessons learned from her experiences in different countries and the balance she has to draw between family and the work she's engaged in.

Be sure to Get Hollie's recent publication, a novel called "The Dictator's Wife". Be sure to also check out her new podcast, "Dispatches on Parenting Across Cultures", which is available on all platforms.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3021 Hollie Mckay, a war journalist, joins Abdullah Najjar for a conversation on passion, the realities of war, giving a voice to the voiceless, and much more. Hollie shares a few of the lessons learned from her experiences in different countries and the balance she has to draw between family and the work she's engaged in.

Be sure to Get Hollie's recent publication, a novel called "The Dictator's Wife". Be sure to also check out her new podcast, "Dispatches on Parenting Across Cultures", which is available on all platforms.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> War/Journalism/Syria/Sudan/Middle East No Abdullah Najjar Special Episode with Former Secretary of the State Of Arizona 9 9 Special Episode with Former Secretary of the State Of Arizona full 77dca1b6-c63d-4b43-be33-83fc7fb0585d https://share.transistor.fm/s/434d4afe Professor Richard Mahoney, who was a former secretary of the state of Arizona, joins Abdullah Najjar to talk a little bit about his background in addition to recent political developments, both domestically and internationally. In addition to his many hats, professor Mahoney is an author, a traveler, and a former speech writer for Obama.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Professor Richard Mahoney, who was a former secretary of the state of Arizona, joins Abdullah Najjar to talk a little bit about his background in addition to recent political developments, both domestically and internationally. In addition to his many hats, professor Mahoney is an author, a traveler, and a former speech writer for Obama.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:33:09 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1518 Professor Richard Mahoney, who was a former secretary of the state of Arizona, joins Abdullah Najjar to talk a little bit about his background in addition to recent political developments, both domestically and internationally. In addition to his many hats, professor Mahoney is an author, a traveler, and a former speech writer for Obama.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Elections/Israel/Gaza/Lebanon/Hezbollah/Russia/Ukraine No Abdullah Najjar My 20-Year-Long Journey in the Air Force 8 8 My 20-Year-Long Journey in the Air Force full b521ea20-66bb-46e1-95bc-e2f99bd810ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f20ff9 This Episode explores the story of Jason Riddle, who was in the air force for 20 years and experienced deployments pre and post 9/11. Jason delves into a lot of the specifics of his deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and other places. He was also involved with NATO its campaign in Libya in 2011. The is the longest episode recorded In the East Wing so far.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This Episode explores the story of Jason Riddle, who was in the air force for 20 years and experienced deployments pre and post 9/11. Jason delves into a lot of the specifics of his deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and other places. He was also involved with NATO its campaign in Libya in 2011. The is the longest episode recorded In the East Wing so far.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:17:23 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 8818 This Episode explores the story of Jason Riddle, who was in the air force for 20 years and experienced deployments pre and post 9/11. Jason delves into a lot of the specifics of his deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and other places. He was also involved with NATO its campaign in Libya in 2011. The is the longest episode recorded In the East Wing so far.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 9/11/Libya/NATO/Afghanistan/Kuwait/Iraq No Abdullah Najjar Hamas, Al-Quaeda, Benghazi, & More with Sarah Adams 7 7 Hamas, Al-Quaeda, Benghazi, & More with Sarah Adams full c1f0db4b-2abc-428a-b329-daeba42d0b58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89ad80a4 Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, joins Abdullah in the East Wing, where they talk about Hamas, Al-Quaeda, Benghazi, and other subjects. She is the co-author of the book Benghazi: Know thy enemy, and she also served as served as the Senior Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, joins Abdullah in the East Wing, where they talk about Hamas, Al-Quaeda, Benghazi, and other subjects. She is the co-author of the book Benghazi: Know thy enemy, and she also served as served as the Senior Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3424 Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, joins Abdullah in the East Wing, where they talk about Hamas, Al-Quaeda, Benghazi, and other subjects. She is the co-author of the book Benghazi: Know thy enemy, and she also served as served as the Senior Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sinwar/Hamas/Benghazi/CIA/ Al-Quaeda/ Terrorism No Abdullah Najjar From the USSR to War Journalism 6 6 From the USSR to War Journalism full 4e2e879c-5e12-4e14-9e22-f4c26b94a094 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5b5152d Angelika Regossi guides us through her career in War journalism that started after her escape from the USSR. She has covered the fall of Yugoslavia, the war in Iraq, the Russia-Georgia war, and other dangerous conflicts. Her life has been filled with so many unconventional experiences, and it is an honor to have her on The East Wing.

Angelika Regossi's books


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Angelika Regossi guides us through her career in War journalism that started after her escape from the USSR. She has covered the fall of Yugoslavia, the war in Iraq, the Russia-Georgia war, and other dangerous conflicts. Her life has been filled with so many unconventional experiences, and it is an honor to have her on The East Wing.

Angelika Regossi's books


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 5233 Angelika Regossi guides us through her career in War journalism that started after her escape from the USSR. She has covered the fall of Yugoslavia, the war in Iraq, the Russia-Georgia war, and other dangerous conflicts. Her life has been filled with so many unconventional experiences, and it is an honor to have her on The East Wing.

Angelika Regossi's books


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> War/Loss/Death/Journalism/USSR/Iraq/Soviet No Abdullah Najjar The Middle East & a Sprinkle of Stoicism 5 5 The Middle East & a Sprinkle of Stoicism full 9a3ab0c8-907f-4338-9413-20a0e38feca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b13a4da1 Mick Mulroy joins Abdullah Najjar to talk about the intense situation that the Middle East is currently experiencing, especially with recent developments in Lebanon. In addition to talking about the Middle East, Abdullah and Mick explore a fair bit of Stoicism in their conversation. Mick, a stoic, is a former Paramilitary operations officer, a US Marine, and a former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mick Mulroy joins Abdullah Najjar to talk about the intense situation that the Middle East is currently experiencing, especially with recent developments in Lebanon. In addition to talking about the Middle East, Abdullah and Mick explore a fair bit of Stoicism in their conversation. Mick, a stoic, is a former Paramilitary operations officer, a US Marine, and a former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:14:17 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 4214 Mick Mulroy joins Abdullah Najjar to talk about the intense situation that the Middle East is currently experiencing, especially with recent developments in Lebanon. In addition to talking about the Middle East, Abdullah and Mick explore a fair bit of Stoicism in their conversation. Mick, a stoic, is a former Paramilitary operations officer, a US Marine, and a former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Israel / Lebanon/ Regional war / Gaza/ Humanitarian Crisis/ Stoicism No Abdullah Najjar Shadow Wars and Black Ops 4 4 Shadow Wars and Black Ops full 185c7544-0476-45f0-a44f-aa3527409714 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd3ba85b Abdullah Talks to Ric Prado, a shadow warrior who spent 24 years with the CIA. His journey has taken him from the jungles of Nicaragua to the tough terrain of Afghanistan and other countries. From being a Cuban orphan in the US to becoming one of the most well-known CIA officers, Ric takes us through his life journey and its different intricacies in this 1-hour and 20-minute long conversation.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Abdullah Talks to Ric Prado, a shadow warrior who spent 24 years with the CIA. His journey has taken him from the jungles of Nicaragua to the tough terrain of Afghanistan and other countries. From being a Cuban orphan in the US to becoming one of the most well-known CIA officers, Ric takes us through his life journey and its different intricacies in this 1-hour and 20-minute long conversation.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 4918 Abdullah Talks to Ric Prado, a shadow warrior who spent 24 years with the CIA. His journey has taken him from the jungles of Nicaragua to the tough terrain of Afghanistan and other countries. From being a Cuban orphan in the US to becoming one of the most well-known CIA officers, Ric takes us through his life journey and its different intricacies in this 1-hour and 20-minute long conversation.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Nicaragua / Osama Bin Laden / Spy / Espionage / CIA/ Black operations No Abdullah Najjar Leaving the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Future of Israel & Gaza 3 3 Leaving the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Future of Israel & Gaza full 15c429ca-3b5e-4691-9f02-f92b4f5ec623 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ab3910  A conversation with Harrison Mann, a Jewish army major who decided to resign from the Defense Intelligence Agency over the Biden administration's handling of Gaza. Mann takes us through his background in joining the military, his career in intelligence, his trips to the region, and his resignation. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  A conversation with Harrison Mann, a Jewish army major who decided to resign from the Defense Intelligence Agency over the Biden administration's handling of Gaza. Mann takes us through his background in joining the military, his career in intelligence, his trips to the region, and his resignation. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2558  A conversation with Harrison Mann, a Jewish army major who decided to resign from the Defense Intelligence Agency over the Biden administration's handling of Gaza. Mann takes us through his background in joining the military, his career in intelligence, his trips to the region, and his resignation. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Israel/ Gaza/ Intelligence / Ceasefire / Netanyahu / War / Death / Civilians No Abdullah Najjar Why I Resigned from the US Air Force 2 2 Why I Resigned from the US Air Force full ac17fa59-5b2c-4933-94d3-9db6aadd4d71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35be3728  This is a conversation with Riley Livermore, a military veteran who resigned from the Air Force as a result of the Biden administration's policy regarding the situation in Gaza. Riley spent 16 years in the Air Force, during which he got to spend 2 years in Israel from 2016 to 2018. In this episode, we talk about his background, his years in the military, his experience in the Middle East, and the decision he made to finally pull the plug. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  This is a conversation with Riley Livermore, a military veteran who resigned from the Air Force as a result of the Biden administration's policy regarding the situation in Gaza. Riley spent 16 years in the Air Force, during which he got to spend 2 years in Israel from 2016 to 2018. In this episode, we talk about his background, his years in the military, his experience in the Middle East, and the decision he made to finally pull the plug. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3415  This is a conversation with Riley Livermore, a military veteran who resigned from the Air Force as a result of the Biden administration's policy regarding the situation in Gaza. Riley spent 16 years in the Air Force, during which he got to spend 2 years in Israel from 2016 to 2018. In this episode, we talk about his background, his years in the military, his experience in the Middle East, and the decision he made to finally pull the plug. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Evangelism / War / Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Military /Zionism / Christianity / Judaism No Abdullah Najjar Afghanistan and the Fall with Veteran Journalist Kathy Gannon 1 1 Afghanistan and the Fall with Veteran Journalist Kathy Gannon full 9a0d3fe9-5605-4283-a599-37f5c014808e https://share.transistor.fm/s/11bc2415  In this conversation with Kathy Gannon, a veteran journalist, we take a deep dive into her experience with Afghanistan. We talk about the Mujahedeen Vs. the soviets, the US invasion, the pullout, and her role as a war journalist who has dedicated her life to reporting from some of the most dangerous areas in the world. This is unfiltered, raw, and very real. certain subjects might be sensitive to some people, so please be advised. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  In this conversation with Kathy Gannon, a veteran journalist, we take a deep dive into her experience with Afghanistan. We talk about the Mujahedeen Vs. the soviets, the US invasion, the pullout, and her role as a war journalist who has dedicated her life to reporting from some of the most dangerous areas in the world. This is unfiltered, raw, and very real. certain subjects might be sensitive to some people, so please be advised. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:08:26 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 6389  In this conversation with Kathy Gannon, a veteran journalist, we take a deep dive into her experience with Afghanistan. We talk about the Mujahedeen Vs. the soviets, the US invasion, the pullout, and her role as a war journalist who has dedicated her life to reporting from some of the most dangerous areas in the world. This is unfiltered, raw, and very real. certain subjects might be sensitive to some people, so please be advised. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Afghanistan / War journalism / US invasion / stories/ Mujahedeen/ Taliban/ Soviets No Abdullah Najjar Official Promo of "In The East Wing" Official Promo of "In The East Wing" trailer dbd09b0a-6e08-44bd-8768-91e4233f5544 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f6eefd0  "In the East Wing" will provide a raw depiction of the Middle East through the eyes of the those who experienced the region in different capacities. Abdullah Najjar, a Libyan young man with a deep interest in the region, will be hosting this brand new podcast in collaboration with WKNC 88.1. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  "In the East Wing" will provide a raw depiction of the Middle East through the eyes of the those who experienced the region in different capacities. Abdullah Najjar, a Libyan young man with a deep interest in the region, will be hosting this brand new podcast in collaboration with WKNC 88.1. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 28  "In the East Wing" will provide a raw depiction of the Middle East through the eyes of the those who experienced the region in different capacities. Abdullah Najjar, a Libyan young man with a deep interest in the region, will be hosting this brand new podcast in collaboration with WKNC 88.1. 

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