Bob Skinner on Presidential Communications, Cyber Leadership, and AI Accountability

The Watchers · Feb 20, 2026 · 1h 37m

Retired Lieutenant General Bob Skinner joins Andy Sauer to unpack leadership at the highest levels of national security. From overseeing presidential communications to mentoring the next generation of military leaders, Skinner shares lessons on strategy, accountability, and decision-making under pressure. The conversation explores cybersecurity, identity, artificial intelligence, and why transparency and ethics will define the next era of defense and technology.

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