The Fairfax Files

In our inaugural episode, host Michael Hershman is joined by one of the most respected figures in American law enforcement and intelligence: John Miller.Miller’s career is a study in “direct action.” He has bridged the gap between reporting on the world’s most dangerous men and hunting them, transitioning from an award-winning journalist at ABC and CBS to senior leadership roles in the FBI, NYPD, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.Michael and John dive deep into:The 1998 Bin Laden Interview: The chilling behind-the-scenes story of Miller’s trek to a cave in Afghanistan where Osama bin Laden first declared war on American civilians.The Intelligence Evolution: A candid “autopsy” of the information silos that led to 9/11 and how the U.S. has, and hasn’t, fixed the communication gap.Flying Robots & Future Wars: Why the rise of cheap, weaponized drones is redefining domestic security and what it took to finally change the laws of the sky.The Iran Strategy: An insider’s look at the current “push-pull” conflict with Iran, the role of Al-Qaeda leaders in hiding, and the search for a coherent exit strategy.The Fairfax Files pulls back the curtain on the world of high-level investigations and intelligence. Join us as we explore the stories that shaped history and the threats defining our future.