From the fall of the Berlin Wall to today’s “New Cold War,” former CIA case officer Doug Patteson joins Marty Skovlund Jr. to break down how Russia and China run spies in the AI era, HUMINT vs AI, Russia’s illegals, China’s LinkedIn trap, and corporate espionage. He also discusses tips for the every day person to be more aware and defend against exploitation.

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Joshua Skovlund is an Army Ranger-turned-paramedic-turned-journalist who reveals the unvarnished ground truth about what first responders endure in EMS.

From brutal 911 calls, overdoses, burnout, split-second decisions, to what the media misses—this episode hits hard.

From urban emergencies in Minneapolis to working at a fire department in New Hampshire, Josh shares tactics he's used on scene, tough triage decisions, the human cost of saving lives, and how he thinks we can fix America’s EMS system.

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New here? Welcome to Subject Matter Expert, hosted by Marty Skovlund Jr., featuring top experts across diverse and relevant fields without regard to political bias. If you're looking for an echo chamber, this isn't it!

In each episode, Marty dives deep into high-impact topics with guests who have been there, done that, offering nuanced insights and practical takeaways, while highlighting their unique stories, knowledge, and experiences.

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