A former NSA Director Takes on Hollywood

What happens when a legendary Hollywood showrunner and a former NSA Director sit down to compare notes on the future? In this special edition of The Cipher Brief's State Secrets Podcast, Cipher Brief CEO Suzanne Kelly brings together Ronald D. Moore — the creative force behind For All Mankind, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Outlander — with retired Air Force General Timothy Haugh, former Director of the National Security Agency and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Together, they explore the surprising overlap between science fiction and national security, discussing: - The future of space competition and the next space race - Artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and emerging threats - How Russia, China, and other adversaries are shaping tomorrow's security environment - Whether Hollywood can help us imagine future challenges before they arrive - Why imagination may be one of the most valuable tools in strategic thinking - From alternate histories to real-world intelligence assessments, this wide-ranging conversation examines how the future is being imagined, predicted, and shaped in real time. FEATURED GUESTS Ronald D. Moore Creator and Executive Producer For All Mankind, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Outlander Gen. Timothy Haugh (Ret.) Former Director, National Security Agency Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command 🔗 Become a Cipher Brief Subscriber+: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/subscriber-plus 🔗 Listen to the State Secrets Podcast: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/podcasts/state-secrets 🔗 Learn more about The Cipher Brief: https://www.thecipherbrief.com ABOUT THE CIPHER BRIEF The Cipher Brief is the premier digital publication focused on national security, delivering expert-driven reporting, analysis, and insight from former intelligence officials, military leaders, policymakers, and global experts. Subscribe for exclusive access to expert perspectives shaping the world's most important security conversations. #StateSecretsPodcast #TheCipherBrief #RonaldDMoore #TimHaugh #NSA #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SpaceRace #NationalSecurity #ForAllMankind #BattlestarGalactica #StarTrek #CyberCommand #SpaceForce #FutureOfWar #Russia #China #SpaceExploration #IntelligenceCommunity #Geopolitics #Technology #CyberWarfare #FutureTrends #Leadership #SecurityStudies #Podcast