Cleared For Discussion

About Cleared For Discussion

Cleared for Discussion is the premier national security podcast providing educational content for Facility Security Officers, cleared U.S. citizens, owners of cleared government contractors, and security professionals. Our mission is to enhance the security posture of the United States by elevating the knowledge, capabilities, and effectiveness of security professionals through accessible, actionable, and expertly-curated content. Our dual-tier format delivers both free weekly episodes (10-15 minutes) covering essential security topics and premium extended episodes (30-40 minutes) with in-depth analysis and practical resources.

Publisher

Pepper Holdings LLC Productions

Category

business · government · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Aug 2025

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 of 63 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cleared for Discussion Podcast | Episode 63 | Build the Program Without Writing It Yourself

   Tabetha Baume guides Facility Security Officers in building an effective industrial security program by leveraging existing resources and focusing on accuracy and accountability.

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   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cleared for Discussion Podcast | Episode 62 | Hold the Door

   Tabetha Baume, a veteran advocate, discusses how employers can meaningfully support veterans' civilian careers by leveraging their skills and offering educational opportunities.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cleared for Discussion Podcast | Episode 61 | Petticoats on the Clothesline

   Tabetha Baume discusses how informed and engaged American women strengthen national security by protecting families and communities from evolving threats.

Inside a recent episode

Cleared for Discussion Podcast | Episode 63 | Build the Program Without Writing It Yourself

Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Now, I know how that lands for some of you because I've felt it myself. it feels a little like cheating. There's a voice in your head that says, if I didn't write it, I don't really own it. And if a customer asks me about it, I'm going to look like I don't know what I'm doing. I'd push back on that voice. Choosing well is a professional skill. A doctor doesn't rewrite the drug reference before writing a prescription and an engineer doesn't rewrite the building code before designing a building. They pick the standard that applies, apply it to the case in front of them, and own the result. We do the same thing. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

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2 ratings

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