This week we talk to former US Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Agent Fred Burton, best selling author of "Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent". Fred's career spans some of the most interesting times and terror events in history. We talk to Fred about the evolution of protective security and protective intelligence throughout the years and what we should look for in the future as well and technology's impact on security. Fred is a wealth of knowledge. Listen in as he shares it.
Fred Burton on The Live Drop Podcast with Mark Valley
Enjoyed my chat with Mark Valley on The LiveDrop podcast. Mark is an actor and has been in many TV shows and films, like Zero Dark Thirty, Batman and Fringe. We talked about hostage-takings, Bill Buckley and Beirut Rules. Mark is also a graduate of West Point and served in the U.S. Army. Have a listen!
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Fred Burton on The HigherLine Podcast with Mickey Schuch
I had a great chat with Mickey Schuch, who runs The HigherLine podcast. Mickey is a firearms instructor/trainer and owns www.carrytrainer.com.
“Mickey talks to counter-terrorism expert Fred Burton(former DSS special agent) about his best-selling personal memoirs’ and life in retirement looking back at it all. He grew up in the DC metro area and is a former police officer turned special agent.”
“Burton’s written GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent’s Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice, Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi and his fourth book, Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah’s War Against America.”
Peter Zeihan talks with Fred about Disunited Nations
Great chatting with my old friend Peter Zeihan about his new book and is take on the global impact of Covid-19! Have a listen!
Fred talks with Dr. Jason Piccolo about Covid-19
Far ranging discussion with Dr. Jason Piccolo at PicREP about the public safety ramifications of Covid-19. Thank you for watching the show!
Jack Carr Talks with Fred about Savage Son
One of the most decent men in the business is Jack Carr! His new thriller is called Savage Son and is a true page turner. I chatted with Jack about his new book, gear and guns. Have a listen.
Sam Katz talks with Fred about No Shadows in the Desert
My old friend and co-author Sam Katz has written a fascinating book on terrorism called “No Shadows in the Desert.” Sam was given unique access to the Jordanian GID to put this story together. Have a listen and pre-order a copy of Sam’s new book. Thank you
Fred Burton & Jason Piccolo Discuss Emergency Response Strain
I chatted with Jason Piccolo about the ramifications of coronavirus to our communities, to include the impact to public safety staffing and response.