Hello again and welcome to our bonus conversation series Insightful Inquiries. We took a bit of a hiatus but now we are back and ready to delve into the critical issues shaping our world today. This month we have a truly special episode in store for you.This month we invited Mike Baker back to the podcast. He's a former covert field operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency, Chairman and CEO of the Portman Group and you may recognize him as the current host of the President's Daily Brief podcast. He brings a unique perspective and years of experience to our conversation.This episode we dive into all the geopolitical events over the past few months. From the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict to the challenges of trust within the intelligence community and the national security implications of our internal divisiveness. We'll also be exploring China's plans for Taiwan, a topic of great concern on the global stage.----------------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.