The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The Colonel analyzes the latest news happening in the world's hot spots.

This includes today being the 12-year anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death, the recent Pentagon document leak, Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia, and China-Taiwan relations.

Then, DemList Publisher, Kim Scott, evaluates Joe Biden’s re-election chances. She also evaluates the prospects of the GOP presidential candidates.
Finally, Kim explains how the Democratic party decided on Chicago as their host city for the party's presidential convention next year.

Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.

Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

Leslie Marshall Show - National Security News Analysis; President Biden's Re-elction Chances

In this episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Marina O'Brien talks with Robert A. Friedman, co-head of Holland & Knight's International Trade practice and a leader of the firm's National Security & Defense Industry Group, about intelligence community (IC) security clearances. They discuss how IC clearances differ from the processes used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), highlighting that IC clearances are contract-specific, often less prescriptive and can vary depending on the assigned contracting officer. In addition, both use similar documentation and focus heavily on foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) analysis, but IC tends to be more cautious with foreign investors outside U.S. allies. Mr. Friedman recommends companies be as transparent as possible and seek legal counsel when filling out clearance applications and also reminds the listeners that there is a newly updated SF-328 form that requires more detailed information and diligence in the clearance process.

A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an FCL: DCSA vs. the Intelligence Community

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