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The Hon. Ellen McCarthy: Trust, Leadership, and the Future of Intelligence

The Hon. Ellen McCarthy: Trust, Leadership, and the Future of Intelligence

Update: 2025-10-02
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In this ICC podcast episode, host Jim Donnelly sits down with The Hon. Ellen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of the Trust in Media Cooperative and a longtime leader in the U.S. intelligence community, as she recounts her unconventional journey, from freelance reporter to Soviet submarine analyst to Assistant Secretary of State for INR. In this engaging conversation, she shares lessons learned on her rise to senior leadership, reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, highlights the power of mentorship, and discusses what drove her to launch the Trust in Media Cooperative to strengthen the nation’s information ecosystem.

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The Hon. Ellen McCarthy: Trust, Leadership, and the Future of Intelligence

The Hon. Ellen McCarthy: Trust, Leadership, and the Future of Intelligence

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