In this episode of SRS, Sarah Adams exposes the hidden realities behind global security threats and government inaction. She discusses alarming intelligence gaps, Taliban funding, Al Qaeda’s evolving strategies, and the unsettling roles of China and Russia in shaping terrorist activities. Drawing from historical events like Benghazi, the conversation challenges listeners to rethink what’s being overlooked in today’s geopolitical landscape. The discussion also highlights Hamza bin Laden’s influence, the challenges faced by abandoned allies, and the evolving nature of terrorist tactics. Through detailed analysis and candid reflections, Adams provides a nuanced perspective on the complexities of global and domestic security. Sign the Petition - https://change.org/shawnryanshow Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up for the newsletter: https://shawnryanshow.com/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Sarah Adams Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahadams IG - https://www.instagram.com/askarimediagroup X - https://x.com/tpasarah Website - https://askarimediagroup.com Book - https://www.amazon.com/Benghazi-Know-Enemy-Sarah-Adams/dp/B0BHMV2Q8S Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://shopify.com/srs https://helixsleep.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:03 Pentagon Controversy and Open Source Intelligence 04:24 Al Qaeda's Threats and Plots 12:00 Funding the Taliban and Congressional Inaction 16:52 Newsletter and Intelligence Brief 30:28 Hamza Bin Laden and the Islamic Army 38:12 Restoration of the Caliphate 42:07 Hamza Bin Laden's Movements 50:35 Al Qaeda and Iran's Relationship 53:28 Complex Terrorist Networks 01:00:28 October 7th Hamas Attacks 01:23:19 Training and Preparation for Attacks 01:36:49 The Role of China and Russia