Topic: Ngia

2 chapters across the catalog

Carbon Budget
Episode 1107 29:03 - 30:43

1107: Carbon Budget

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Space Force

Speculation suggests that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGIA), rather than the CIA, may be leading modern intelligence operations due to its advanced satellite and surveillance capabilities. The agency's name change and the establishment of the Space Force are seen as indicators of a shift toward military-led intelligence. This transition marks a move away from traditional CIA-led covert actions.

Fools & Knaves
Episode 366 10:58 - 11:51

366: Fools & Knaves

National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Data Sharing

The Secretary of Defense is authorized to allow the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGIA) to exchange mapping and geodetic data with non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The segment references George Clooney's satellite monitoring projects as a likely beneficiary of such data sharing. Additionally, the "Ozone Widget Framework" is mentioned as a new mechanism for the internet publication of analysis tools.