Britain's Next PM, AI's Counterintelligence Problem, and Ukraine's Warrior-Witches | Espresso Martini

Britain's Next PM, AI's Counterintelligence Problem, and Ukraine's Warrior-Witches | Espresso Martini

July 4, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 10 · Episode 53

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Chris and Matt discuss the political implications of Keir Starmer's resignation, the potential leadership of Andy Burnham, AI's role in counterintelligence, and the unique phenomenon of Ukraine's warrior-witches.

Chris and Matt examine the political fallout from Keir Starmer's departure as Prime Minister, the prospect of Andy Burnham taking over, and what it means for Britain's defence and national security. They also explore AI as a new counterintelligence threat through Anthropic's Claude experiment before looking at Ukraine's remarkable "warrior-witches", where traditional spycraft and modern drone warfare collide.

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