In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of national security and the pivotal role that innovation, particularly AI, plays in securing America's future. We examine the urgent events that unfolded within the first 24 hours of 2025, using real-time examples to complement the National Defense Lab (NDL)'s latest paper. NDL’s paper underscores how advanced technologies, including AI, are essential in tackling modern threats like hybrid warfare and cyberattacks.