Topic: Business Operations

2 chapters across the catalog

Lane Splitter
Episode 884 3:06:25 - 3:12:04

884: Lane Splitter

General John Keane on DOD Business Inefficiency

Retired General John Keane testifies before the Armed Services Committee, describing the Department of Defense as a "third-rate" business operation. He highlights the Pentagon's massive real estate, lodging, and healthcare portfolios, arguing that these non-core functions should be managed by a Fortune 500-style CEO and CFO rather than military personnel. The show concludes with a montage of "fake news" clips and sign-offs.

Hiroshima Syndrome
Episode 580 10:32 - 19:17

580: Hiroshima Syndrome

NDAA 2014 Cyber Command and Offensive Military Operations

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2014, specifically HR 3304, was signed by the President on December 26 during a vacation in Hawaii. Sections 932 and 1071 authorize the U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive military cyber operations and establish a principal cyber advisor. The act also includes provisions for cyber outreach to small businesses, which is interpreted as a mechanism for the government to protect the intellectual property of the film industry.