The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams

In May 2026, Dave “Boon” Benton and I returned to Benghazi. Fourteen years after the attacks on the U.S. Consulate and CIA Annex, we went back to the city where history, politics, terrorism, and war collided in one of the most consequential attacks on Americans since 9/11. Here is Episode 1 of our 13-part series. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WATCH at https://www.oneskin.co/WATCH #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China is attempting one of the most complex geopolitical balancing acts in modern statecraft. Let’s talk about it. Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WATCH at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, we break down the Raúl Castro indictment, the mounting pressure inside Cuba, and why migration, Florida politics, and great-power competition are reshaping the future of U.S.–Cuba strategy. Get Mindful Sparkling Water By Shawn Ryan Here: https://www.amazon.com/Sparkling-Carbonated-Electrolytes-Sweeteners-Unflavored/dp/B0FPT6YPXX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we’re breaking down the San Diego mosque shooting, the rise of accelerationist extremism, and why intelligence experts believe this decentralized online movement could become one of the biggest counterterrorism threats of the next decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, the Trump administration put out a counterterrorism strategy. Don’t get too hopeful about it, though — it’s a disaster. Shopify: Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you recognize if someone was trying to use you to collect information? Because in many of the cases we’re going to walk through today, the people involved didn’t think of themselves as part of an intelligence operation until it was too late. Bubs Natural: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code WATCH at Bubsnaturals.com Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/FLOOR and using code FLOOR at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal agents boarded multiple cruise ships in San Diego during a sweeping operation targeting predators, exposing how modern digital crime investigations now span international crews, multinational law enforcement, and hidden online networks. Fabric: Go to https://meetfabric.com/WATCH and apply today, risk-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's power grid is more vulnerable than most people realize — and in this episode, we break down the real threats facing the system, from weather events and ransomware attacks to Chinese supply chain dependencies that could make a catastrophic failure nearly impossible to recover from. Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com Pocket Hose: Text WATCH to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In light of the 15th anniversary of Osama's death, today's episode examines the next generation of the bin Laden family and their evolving role within the broader terrorist ecosystem. Yes, they are at the top of the jihadist food chain. Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WATCH at https://takeultra.com ! Superpower: Head to Superpower.com and use code WATCH at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode explores how undisclosed personal choices can turn into national security risks, and why for those with top secret clearance the real question isn’t wrongdoing—it’s vulnerability to compromise. UpWellness: 👉 Hydrate your liver at the cellular level with LTV If you’re tired, bloated, or feel like water isn’t working, this could be the solution. 🔥 Get up to 64% OFF for a limited time and visit http://drinkltv.com/Watch Pocket Hose: Text WATCH to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to https://meetfabric.com/WATCH and apply today, risk-free Everyone is talking about the aftermath of the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: the response, the security questions, and what failed in the moment. Today, instead of focusing on the attack itself, we’re looking at what comes before it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is reportedly considering a plan to relocate Afghan allies who supported the U.S. war effort to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Let's talk about it. Pocket Hose: Text WATCH to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms. Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WATCH at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palm Sunday is meant to be a time of peace, reflection, and faith—but this year, in multiple regions, it unfolded in the shadow of persecution. Let's talk about it. BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code WATCH at https://Bubsnaturals.com Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising tensions, reports of Iranian and proxy targeting, and concerns about digital compromise are putting people on edge. The question on everyone’s mind is simple: How do I protect myself, my routines, and my digital footprint while abroad? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re breaking down the airline plot—what it looks like, who is behind it, and what you should watch out for to stay safe while traveling. Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WATCH at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we’re diving into a topic that isn’t getting nearly enough attention: the urgent need for states to take ownership of counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, we’re talking about hostage diplomacy, not in abstract terms but through the real human lives of Americans held abroad, and the evolving U.S. policy tools designed to bring them home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five years after Epstein’s death, the crimes are proven, but the bigger questions remain. Who else was investigated? Who faced justice, and who got away? The public is rightfully angry. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code WATCH at https://www.oneskin.co/WATCH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we’re going inside what may be the most dangerous family in the world. Let’s discuss the role Kim Jong Un’s daughter plays in his regime, as well as the history of their family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com Foreign intelligence services are no longer trying to break down the gates—they’re walking around them. They’re doing it through professional networking sites, job offers, recruitment portals, and personal devices sitting in American homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices