Above Average Intelligence

This is Above Average Intelligence, a production of the DSR Network. Each week, host Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by leading experts from the intelligence community for expert analysis on the biggest security challenges around the world.

Above Average Intelligence is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Above Average Intelligence, a government show with 50 episodes published.

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  A View from Northern Europe, with former DDIS senior officer Jacob Kaarsbo

  Feb 4, 202548 minS0

  <p>On this week's episode - the final episode of Above Average Intelligence - former Danish Defense Intelligence Service senior officer Jacob Kaarsbo (@jkaarsbo.bsky.social) (@JKaarsbo) joins @mpolymer to discuss “Why Greenland?”, plus how Europe must focus now on a security regime without US leadership. Always great to hear from allied intel pros, given the huge global challenges in 2025. Tune in here.</p><p>Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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  "Call It Like You See It" - A Wide-Ranging Chat with Former PDB Briefer and Senior Intelligence Officer Beth Sanner

  Jan 22, 202553 minS0

  <p>On this week’s DSR Above Average Intelligence show, Marc (@mpolymer) is joined by Beth Sanner, former PDB briefer to President Trump and long time intelligence community senior executive.  From battling imposter syndrome, the importance of building trust with principals, what CIA gets right and wrong, and the need for humility, Marc and Beth share their unique stories of time in the IC-and now in the media. Can’t miss episode!</p><p>Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Will Europe Step Up on Ukraine?

  Jan 13, 202538 minS0

  <p>In the midst of an unsure America on the world stage, can and will Europe step up on Ukraine? Which countries and leaders should we hope to lead? Will there be European military forces on the ground in any peace deal? A wide ranging discussion on today’s Above Average Intelligence pod with former Portuguese Special Operations Forces NCO @Felix_Nuno. (Most importantly, he’s heavy metal and Slipknot fan, like Marc!)</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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  The Goldilocks Strategy: Unpacking the Biden Legacy in Ukraine

  Jan 6, 202538 minS0

  <p>As President Biden prepares to leave office, one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his administration remains unresolved: the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Professor of Strategic Studies and historian Dr. Philips O’Brien joins Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss the successes and failures of Biden’s policy in Ukraine, the challenges that remain, and more. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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  "It's All About the Cable" - A Chat on the Arab Spring and Espionage Novels with Best-Selling Author I.S. Berry

  Dec 16, 202432 minS0

  <p>On today’s AAI podcast, Marc is joined by I.S. Berry (@isberryauthor) of The Peacock and the Sparrow fame. They discus the current Syria crisis, life as a case officer witnessing the Arab spring, and Berry’s jump into literary super stardom.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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