Nerd Out EP 68. Talking Iran - preparedness and what could come next
Nerd Out EP 68. Talking Iran - preparedness and what could come next  
Podcast: The Gate 15 Podcast Channel
Published On: Tue Mar 24 2026
Description: In the latest Nerd Out, Dave and Alec welcome back some old friends - Bridget Johnson and Joe Levy - to talk about Iran, including the threat tactics and capabilities, how individuals and organizations can be prepared and what could come next. The group then talked about some pop culture items and what they are currently watching and looking forward to.Some items reference in the discussion include:Iran and Terrorism: What the U.S. Strikes Could Mean for Homeland Security - https://www.cfr.org/articles/iran-and-terrorism-what-the-u-s-strikes-could-mean-for-homeland-securityWill Iran Turn to Terrorism? - https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/will-iran-turn-terrorismHybrid Threat Signals: Assessing Possible Iranian Involvement in Recent Attacks in Europe - https://icct.nl/publication/hybrid-threat-signals-assessing-possible-iranian-involvement-recent-attacks-europeGroup claiming Europe antisemitic attacks tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide" - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/europe-antisemitism-attacks-group-threatens-us-israel-interests-worldwide/Stryker attack highlights nebulous nature of Iranian cyber activity amid joint U.S.-Israel conflict - https://cyberscoop.com/stryker-cyberattack-iranian-hackers-handala/Competing Narratives: Understanding All Sides’ Approach to the War in Iran - https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2026-march-24/