When the Grid Fails: Lessons from Real Attacks on the Homeland

What happens when the power goes out—and it’s not an accident? In recent years, attacks on our nation’s critical infrastructure have revealed just how fragile these modern systems we all rely on really are. When infrastructure fails, the effects cascade fast: hospitals strain, medical devices stop working, fuel pumps go offline, and public safety degrades. Civilians often suffer the most, even though they play no role in protecting these systems. In this episode, we examine real attacks...