A Break Down About Signalgate with Bryan Strawser

Mar 28, 2025

In this episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb delve into the astonishing story of Signalgate. 

Joined by crisis management expert Bryan Strawser, Principal and CEO of Bryghtpath, they explore the recent security debacle involving senior U.S. officials accidentally sharing sensitive military information on the Signal app. 

With revelations from The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg and various political responses, this episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of the incident, its implications, and its ethical considerations. 

Please tune in to understand how this modern-day SNL skit turned into a serious national security issue and what it means for future government communications.

• 00:00 Introduction to the podcast
• 00:22 Special Guest: Bryan Strawser
• 01:03 Programming Note: New Streaming Schedule
• 01:45 Signal Gate: The Unfolding Chaos
• 03:45 Understanding Signal: A Secure Messaging App
• 10:05 The Atlantic Article: A Shocking Revelation
• 12:16 Casual Conversations with Serious Consequences
• 23:09 The Fallout: Responses and Reactions
• 26:34 The Art of Apologies
• 27:12 Operational Information and Security Breaches
• 27:27 The Goldberg Article and Its Fallout
• 28:22 Casual Conversations and Policy Discussions
• 29:11 Potential Consequences of Information Leaks
• 32:10 Espionage Act and Legal Implications
• 36:56 Journalistic Integrity and Responsibility
• 40:11 Signal App and Presidential Records Act
• 42:51 Final Thoughts and Accountability

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week!