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The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams
She hunted the world’s most dangerous terrorists. Now, former CIA Targeter Sarah Adams breaks down global news and emerging threats, helping everyday people stay informed. prepared, and ready.
Episodes
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsResistance Week: The Fight for Afghanistan | Ali Maisam Nazary
The Taliban may control Kabul, but the fight for Afghanistan is far from over. In this episode of The Watch Floor, I sit down with Ali Maisam Nazary…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsResistance Week: The Resistance Fights On | LTG Sami Sadat
The Taliban may currently control Afghanistan, but the fight for the country's future is far from over. In this episode of Resistance Week, I sit down with…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsResistance Week: The Taliban Hasn't Won | Jazz Cannon
The Taliban controls Afghanistan, but that does not mean the Taliban has won. In the first episode of Resistance Week on The Watch Floor, Sarah Adams sits down…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsUndercover Jihadi: From Radicalization to Counterterrorism with Mubin Shaikh
What makes someone embrace violent extremism? What does it take to walk away from it? And how do we prevent the next generation from being recruited? In this…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsCanada’s Terror Threat: The Unfinished Battle with Phil Gurski
Is Canada doing enough to confront the terrorist threat, and what has the West failed to learn from more than two decades of counterterrorism operations? This…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsSchool Insecurity: The Side With the Best Plan Wins | Wayne Black
How safe are our schools, and are we doing enough to protect the children inside them? In this episode of The Watch Floor, I sit down with Wayne Black, a…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsFrom Baghdad to the Green Berets | Steven Al Ebadi
In this episode of The Watch Floor, I sit down with Steven Al Ebadi, a U.S. Army veteran, former intelligence officer, combat linguist, and journalist whose…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsProtecting the Congregation: What to Do When a Threat Comes to Church
What would you do if someone opened fire outside your church? Would you recognize signs of a potential threat? And if your children were in Sunday school when…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsOctober 7th: The Enemy You Think You Know
October 7th was not simply an intelligence failure. Israel had warning, surveillance, military power, and years of experience watching Hamas. What it lost was…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWhat’s on My Reading List
I’m doing something a little different on The Watch Floor and sharing what is currently on my reading list. I’m reading Rooftop Korean by Tony Moon now, a…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Expert Is the Target
On September 17, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency released its annual report on foreign efforts to acquire sensitive U.S. technology from…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsU.S. Commandos Join the Raid in Ecuador
Before dawn on September 24, Ecuadorian police launched a major counter-narcotics operation against a cocaine-trafficking network. More than 320 Ecuadorian…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe FBI Breach Is a Counterintelligence Problem
The FBI is investigating a breach tied to FBIJobs.gov and the possible exposure of employee personally identifiable information. Hackers connected to…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe UVU After-Action Report: Lessons in Protective Security
Utah Valley University released its independent after-action report on September 25, 2026, examining the September 10, 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk. The…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsSee Something, Say Something: What to Look For
Writing “See something, say something” leaves out the hardest part: what are you actually looking for? In this episode of The Watch Floor, Sarah Adams explains…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsHow Russia Outsourced an Assassination in America
A Russian intelligence-linked network allegedly recruited people already inside the U.S. to surveil a prominent Russian dissident in the Washington, D.C…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe AI Warning Is Information. It Is Not a Conclusion.
Artificial intelligence is moving from answering questions to taking actions. In controlled tests, advanced AI models have deceived operators, attempted…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe German Cell in Benghazi
For fourteen years, most of the Benghazi debate has focused on what happened after the attack began. This episode looks at what happened before. In May 2026…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsHamza bin Laden Is Alive. Why Is al-Qaeda Showing Him Now?
Hamza bin Laden is alive. On September 10, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, al-Qaeda released A Quarter Century After the September 11 Raids, Part…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe 10 Warnings Buried in Congress’s New 9/11 Report
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the House Intelligence Committee went back and reviewed what the United States fixed, what it never finished, and where new…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Oil War Behind the Headlines
Oil is back at the center of geopolitics, but the biggest story may not be where everyone is looking. In this episode of The Watch Floor, I look at what is…
The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams85 Americans Missing in the Himalayas
A massive glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border has left more than 900 people dead and thousands still missing. Among the unaccounted for are…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsSecret Chinese Police Stations: How Beijing Polices Beyond Its Borders
Secret Chinese police stations have been uncovered in the United States, France, Italy, Britain, and dozens of other countries. But the buildings are only part…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Untold Story of the Abbey Gate Plot
Five years after the Abbey Gate bombing, we know the name of the suicide bomber. But that is only part of the story. In this episode of The Watch Floor, Sarah…
The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams70,000 People Crossed Into Spain. Here’s What Happened.
More than 70,000 people reportedly surged toward the tiny Spanish city of Ceuta in a matter of hours, overwhelming a city with a population of roughly 85,000…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsLook Past the Candidate
Most voters know what a candidate promises. But how many know who is standing behind them? In this episode of The Watch Floor, Sarah Adams looks beyond the…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsBack to Benghazi | Episode 4: The Libyans Who Came for Us
In today's episode of our series, Back to Benghazi, we'll be discussing the Libyans who came for us. Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThis Watch Was Really Used In The CIA...
One of the questions I get asked all the time is surprisingly simple: "Sarah, what watch did you wear at the CIA?" Today, I'm answering that question. Ground…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Real Story Behind the U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Over the past week, media reports have suggested that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal, but in reality officials from both countries are meeting at…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsBack to Benghazi | Episode 3: The Ambassador
In today's episode of our series, Back to Benghazi, we'll be discussing what happened to Ambassador Chris Stevens. Go to https://ground.news/watch for a better…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Extremist Candidate Endorsed By Bernie Sanders
Today we’re talking about Adam Hamawy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, and this is not going to be a fluffy political…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWhat No One Realizes About The Northern Border
While Chinese migrant crossings have dropped sharply since their 2021–2024 surge, the smuggling routes, facilitators, and infrastructure built during that…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsBack to Benghazi | Episode 2: The Annex
In today's episode of our series, Back to Benghazi, we'll be discussing what happened at the CIA Annex. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe CIA Scandal That Doesn't Sound Real
A former senior CIA official's arrest over hundreds of gold bars, millions in cash, and allegedly fabricated credentials reveals a deeper story about trust…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Truth About the Current Ebola Outbreak
Ebola is back in the headlines, and anytime Americans hear that word, the reaction is often fear. But this episode is about facts: what's happening right now…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsBack to Benghazi | Episode 1: The Consulate
In May 2026, Dave “Boon” Benton and I returned to Benghazi. Fourteen years after the attacks on the U.S. Consulate and CIA Annex, we went back to the city…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsCIA Targeter Explains China’s Iran Strategy
China is attempting one of the most complex geopolitical balancing acts in modern statecraft. Let’s talk about it. Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWhy Is the U.S. Going After Raúl Castro Now?
In today’s episode, we break down the Raúl Castro indictment, the mounting pressure inside Cuba, and why migration, Florida politics, and great-power…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsFormer CIA Explains the San Diego Mosque Shooting
Today, we’re breaking down the San Diego mosque shooting, the rise of accelerationist extremism, and why intelligence experts believe this decentralized online…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsDisturbing Details EXPOSED In Ivanka Trump Assassination Plot
New details are emerging about the alleged assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump, including IRGC ties, surveillance plans, and a blueprint of her Florida…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsCounterterrorism Expert Warns About The World Cup
Today we’re looking at the threat environment surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and from a security perspective, it could become one of the most complex…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThis HORRIFIC Strategy Puts Every American in Danger
Finally, the Trump administration put out a counterterrorism strategy. Don’t get too hopeful about it, though — it’s a disaster. Shopify: Start your business…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsMost Smart People STILL Fall For This!
Would you recognize if someone was trying to use you to collect information? Because in many of the cases we’re going to walk through today, the people…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsHORRIFIC Predators Just EXPOSED on Family Cruises
Federal agents boarded multiple cruise ships in San Diego during a sweeping operation targeting predators, exposing how modern digital crime investigations now…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWould Attacking THIS Be the End of the World?
America's power grid is more vulnerable than most people realize — and in this episode, we break down the real threats facing the system, from weather events…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe Real Iran Threat No One Sees Coming
What if the most important battlefield in the U.S.-Iran confrontation is not in the Persian Gulf, not in the Strait of Hormuz, and not even at the negotiating…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsCIA Expert Drops Chilling Warning About U.S. Threat
Recent reporting suggests ISIS has reactivated its central war planning structure at the same time thousands of experienced detainees have reportedly been…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsAmerica Was Lied To About Benghazi
Today, we’re going to walk through how to start an investigation by outlining the steps Dave Benton and I took during our Benghazi investigation. Ridge Wallet…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsDangerous Online Networks Are Targeting Children
Today's episode breaks down how online networks systematically identify and target vulnerable children, and what parents need to know to recognize and stop it…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsFlorida Killer Used ChatGPT to Plot His Crime
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT after reviewing chat logs tied to a mass shooting at…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThe bin Laden Family Is More Dangerous Than You Think
In light of the 15th anniversary of Osama's death, today's episode examines the next generation of the bin Laden family and their evolving role within the…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsI Can’t Believe This Story Is Actually Real…
Today’s episode explores how undisclosed personal choices can turn into national security risks, and why for those with top secret clearance the real question…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsEvery Step Cole Tomas Allen Took to Plan His Attack
Go to https://meetfabric.com/WATCH and apply today, risk-free Everyone is talking about the aftermath of the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsTrump's Plan Could Send Afghan Allies to Congo
President Trump is reportedly considering a plan to relocate Afghan allies who supported the U.S. war effort to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Let's talk…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWatch This Before It Happens to Your Family
Scammers are running coordinated, highly sophisticated campaigns that target trust, emotion, and routine. Here’s how they choose victims and quietly drain life…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWe’re Entering Something Worse Than a Crisis
The world isn’t facing one crisis. It’s facing many at once. Together, they’re creating something far more dangerous. Let's talk about it. Dose: New customers…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsCongress Has a Dirty Secret
I worked on Capitol Hill from 2015 to 2017. I’m not speaking as an outsider looking in. I’m speaking as someone who saw how the system operates from the…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsThis Army Message Could Backfire—Here’s Why
Recently, an Army counterintelligence awareness graphic circulated reminding personnel to report terrorism. Those are absolutely things we want people to…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsTeen 'Takeovers' Are Terrorizing The Nation
Today, we’re unpacking a growing public safety challenge sweeping cities and towns across the country: teen takeovers. These gatherings often start online as…
The Watch Floor with Sarah AdamsWhy Peace Talks With Iran Aren’t Working
Right now, there is no peace deal with Iran. What we have is a two-week pause in attacks. Unfortunately, there was no breakthrough in Islamabad during the…