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07 June 2025
For two decades, Jonathan Hackett managed complex intelligence operations and special activities in dozens of countries, serving with the NSA, DIA, and Special Operations Command. He concluded his military career leading the Marines' program for allied and partner engagement, and is now passionate about researching irregular wars, ancient Mediterranean history, and interrogation psychology. Find Jon here: www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett www.jonathanwhackett.com Iran’s Shadow Weapons: Intelligence Operations, Covert Action, and Unconventional Warfare https://www.amazon.com/Irans-Shadow-Weapons-Intelligence-Unconventional/dp/1476696934/ Theory of Irregular War https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Irregular-War-Jonathan-Hackett/dp/1476689059/ Today's Sponsors: StopBox USA⬇️ Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE GhostBed⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To help support the show and for all bonus content including: -live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video -early access to shows -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️ https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show here:⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse ___________________________________________________ Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured __________________________________ Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/ —————————————————————— Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️ https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: ⬇️ https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/ Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241 The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/ Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 Start 01:09 - Jonathan's origin story. 03:16 - His start in Signals Intelligence. 9:05 - Jonathan's experiences at the NSA. 11:50 - Shifting careers to Human Intelligence. 18:30 - Recounting the Camp Bastion incident. 27:45 - Ops in Indonesia. 41:22 - Airstrikes and personal story. 58:56 - Diplomatic intelligence work. 1:06:01 - Discussing his book's critique of conflict. 1:23:47 - Details on his upcoming book about Iran. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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