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May 29, 2024 29 min

The Situation Room

from Rick Wilson's The Enemies List Hosted by Black Pearl Studios

What really happens in the White House Situation Room? In this episode Rick sits down with George Stephanopoulos to discuss his new book, "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of the Presidents in Crisis." They delve into the history and evolution of the White House Situation Room, from its creation by John F. Kennedy after the Bay of Pigs to its current high-tech incarnation. George shares insights into how different presidents have utilized this critical hub during moments of national crisis, including 9/11, the operation to capture Osama bin Laden, and the January 6th insurrection. George's new book, "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of the Presidents in Crisis", available now. Timestamps: (00:01:26) Origins of the situation room (00:04:00) Managing a crisis (00:12:39) What should I be doing on January 6th? (00:20:22) Inspiration behind the book Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square

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