Investigative Journalist Annie Jacobsen: War, Weaponry, and Government Secrecy

<p>Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed investigative journalist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen. </p> <p>Her works include <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Area-51-Uncensored-Americas-Military/dp/0316202304">Area 51</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Paperclip-Intelligence-Program-Scientists/dp/031622104X">Operation Paperclip</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pentagons-Brain-Uncensored-Americas-Top-Secret/dp/0316371661">The Pentagon’s Brain</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Phenomena-Governments-Investigations-Extrasensory-Psychokinesis/dp/0316349364">Phenomena</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surprise-Kill-Vanish-Paramilitary-Operators/dp/0316441430">Surprise, Kill, Vanish</a>, and<a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Platoon-Modern-Identity-Dominance/dp/1524746665"> First Platoon</a>. </p> <p>Her writing credits also include work on Amazon Prime Video’s Jack Ryan and Clarice on CBS. </p> <p>You can find out more about Annie at <a href="https://anniejacobsen.com">anniejacobsen.com</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniejacobsenbooks/">@anniejacobsenbooks</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union:</strong> Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company</strong>: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. <a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose">Check out the latest here. </a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SIG</strong>: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Schnee’s:</strong> Today’s episode is also brought to you by <a href="http://schnees.com/">Schnees.com</a>, and use code JACK23 to get 30% off any pair of regularly priced Schnee’s Mountain boots.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/concierge-service">SIG SAUER Custom Works and Concierge Service </a></p> <p><a href="https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/fieldcraft-survival-duffel-bag">Fieldcraft Survival Duffel Bag</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/magnatactics/?hl=en">Magna Tactics </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.fourbranches.com/">4 Branches Bourbon</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/">New West Knifeworks</a> </p> <p><br /></p>