The CI-Press Podcast

Hosts Ryan Rambo and Jeremy Clark sit down with Bruce Bailey to unpack his early-2000s push to build and source electric motors in China—and the escalating challenges that came with it. Bailey describes navigating unreliable manufacturing standards, repeated quality control breakdowns, and growing concerns about forced labor within supply chains. He also recounts unsettling experiences with hotel surveillance, pressure to engage in bribery to keep operations moving, and a business partner with ties to the CCP that raised serious ethical and security red flags—factors that ultimately led him to abandon the venture.
Bailey then explains how those firsthand experiences exposed him to the realities of human exploitation and reshaped his life’s direction. He shares the origins of his anti-human trafficking efforts, including founding Safe in the Panhandle and Ruth Lake Farm, where he helps operate a rescue safe house for survivors. The conversation closes with his perspective on prevention, community awareness, and practical ways the public can recognize and respond to signs of trafficking.

Hosts Scott Sparks and Jeremy Clark sit down with veteran counterintelligence officer Larry Knight, exploring the arc of his career across multiple eras of national security. The discussion highlights key cases he worked on and examines how the counterintelligence mission has evolved—from the Cold War, through the focus on counterterrorism, and now back to competition with near-peer adversaries.
Throughout the episode, Knight shares practical insights drawn from his experience, offering listeners a clearer understanding of the profession and its demands. He also provides advice for those interested in pursuing a career in counterintelligence, emphasizing adaptability, critical thinking, and a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the field.
The conversation underscores the importance of learning from past operations while remaining prepared for emerging threats. By reflecting on lessons learned and discussing current challenges, the episode offers valuable perspective on how counterintelligence professionals can stay effective in a rapidly changing global environment.

Hosts Joseph Sheridan and Jeremy Clark open the episode with a focused discussion on Florida’s proposed counterintelligence bill, unpacking what it aims to do and why strong oversight mechanisms are critical. They explore the balance between security and civil liberties, highlighting how policy decisions in this space can have far-reaching consequences for public trust and government accountability.
The conversation then shifts to an in-depth interview with Robert Gummer, whose career spans Army intelligence, the FBI, and leadership of intelligence operations for the NFL before his current role as Deputy Chief at LA Metro. Gummer walks through his professional journey, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how intelligence work evolves across military, federal, and private-sector environments.
Drawing on that experience, Gummer shares practical insights on making sound decisions with incomplete information and building effective analytical teams. He details how he developed the NFL’s global security operations center and explains how transparency, community engagement, and thoughtful data policies play a central role in securing massive events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics, as well as complex transit systems.

Hosts Joseph Sheridan and David Turner sit down with veteran counterintelligence professional Robert Ansbach to unpack decades of intelligence tradecraft, Cold War operations, and modern espionage trends in Europe.
The conversation covers a survey of 70 convicted spies, ten modern spy archetypes, notable cases like General Dozier’s kidnapping and the betrayals of Clyde Conrad and James Hall, plus practical lessons, mentorship, and advice for today’s counterintelligence practitioners.
They also explore how evolving technologies, shifting geopolitical alliances, and the rise of hybrid warfare have reshaped the intelligence landscape, forcing agencies to adapt faster than ever before. Ansbach reflects on the enduring human factors behind espionage (motivation, ego, ideology, and vulnerability) while emphasizing the importance of analytical rigor and ethical grounding in counterintelligence work. The episode ultimately bridges past and present, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how historical patterns continue to inform modern threats and the professionals tasked with countering them.

Hosts Joe Sheridan and Jeremy Clark sit down with Karna McGarry, a former Central Intelligence Agency analyst and Office of the Director of National Intelligence attorney who now serves as Senior Vice President, Managed Services at Red5 Security. She shares her journey from government intelligence into the private sector and explains how corporations are increasingly building their own intelligence capabilities to navigate global risk.
The conversation explores the growing importance of Open-Source Intelligence, insider threat detection, and the evolution of corporate risk programs. Karna highlights how companies can move from reactive security to proactive intelligence, while balancing legal, privacy, and ethical considerations that differ from government work.
Karna also offers practical guidance on building a strong security culture, including employee training, travel risk planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The episode provides actionable insights for organizations looking to strengthen their security posture, and listeners can connect with her via LinkedIn or learn more through red5security.com.

In this episode of CI Press, hosts Shawn Michaud and Jeremy Clark sit down with MG(R) Peter B. Andrysiak Jr. to examine today’s counterintelligence (CI) challenges and how military leaders can stay ahead of them.
The conversation explores emerging threats such as adversarial property acquisitions near military installations and the persistent risk of insider attacks, drawing on lessons from Fort Hood and operational deployments. MG(R) Andrysiak highlights the critical role of trust between commanders and CI professionals in identifying warning signs early and creating a culture where concerns are reported.
The episode also looks at how CI is integrated into combatant command operations, the shift toward proactive protection strategies, and the growing importance of data integration in giving leaders clearer insight and faster decision-making advantage.
This episode offers valuable insight for military leaders, intelligence professionals, policymakers, and anyone focused on the future of Army modernization.

In this episode of CI Press, hosts Dave Turner and Ryan sit down with Anthony James, Senior Industrial Security Consultant at FSO Pros, to explore the real-world challenges Facility Security Officers face every day.
Anthony shares his journey from artillery and military intelligence into the world of industrial security, where he now helps cleared companies navigate the complexities of the National Industrial Security Program. The conversation dives into the DD-254 process, background investigations, common DCSA findings, and the administrative burden FSOs face managing clearances, foreign travel, incident reporting, and compliance across multiple government systems.
Anthony also highlights the biggest FSO pain points and time killers, explaining why many companies turn to fractional FSO services like FSO Pros for support. The discussion wraps with a look at how the 351X platform helps streamline security workflows, consolidate reporting, and give FSOs the visibility they need to protect their companies while saving time and effort.

In this episode of CI Press, we sit down with Nick Vidulich, a Marine Corps counterintelligence veteran with more than two decades of service, to discuss the experiences that shaped his career and his approach to counterintelligence today.
Nick reflects on his 22-year journey in the Marine Corps, including deployments, post-blast analysis work, and his transition from SIGINT into the counterintelligence field. Along the way, he shares candid insights about the personal and professional challenges that many intelligence professionals face throughout a long career in national security.
The conversation also explores how those experiences translate into the private sector, where Nick now focuses on applying defensive counterintelligence principles inside organizations. He explains why building trust with engineers and technical teams, educating employees about threats, and turning the workforce into a network of human sensors are critical components of modern insider threat and technology protection programs.
We also discuss how tools like 351X can help organizations operationalize these concepts - moving beyond compliance to create a culture where security awareness and counterintelligence thinking are embedded across the enterprise.
This episode offers valuable perspective for security professionals, FSOs, engineers, and leaders responsible for protecting sensitive technologies in today’s increasingly contested environment.

In this episode of CI Press, we sit down with Danny Li - software engineer, entrepreneur, and host of the growing Danny Li Podcast. Danny was kind enough to host one of the cohosts, Ryan Rambo, as a guest on his show recently, so we wanted to return the favor and bring him on CI Press to share more of his story.
Danny recounts his journey from Ukraine to the United States, how faith and purpose shaped his path, and how he built a rapidly expanding podcast platform focused on leadership, military experience, and personal development.
We also dive into the mechanics behind his podcast growth - leveraging LinkedIn outreach, content systems, daily short-form clips, and mentorship to build an engaged audience. Along the way, Danny shares insights on navigating post-Soviet Union culture, startup thinking, and the immigrant experience in America’s tech ecosystem.
The conversation also explores topics relevant to the CI Press audience, including guest vetting, managing potential foreign influence risks in media platforms, and preparing for meaningful conversations with high-quality guests.
If you're interested in podcasting, leadership, technology, or the power of disciplined content creation, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration.

CI Press, the counterintelligence podcast hosted by IXN Solutions, presents an interview with Tom O'Connor, a seasoned Army CI veteran. Tom recounts his path from being drafted during the Vietnam era to serving across Okinawa, Korea, Fort Huachuca, and high-level CI program leadership roles.
Throughout the episode, Tom shares frontline anecdotes, lessons on career development, the value of broad CI experience versus specialization, and practical advice for young agents on operational tradecraft, integrity, and personnel management.