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Bill Thompson

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Heard in 16 episodes across 12 shows since Aug 2026

Bill Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and former military hacker. He has shared insights into the secret world of government surveillance, notably appearing as a guest on the Modern Wisdom podcast.

Episodes

16
across 12 shows

First heard

Aug 2026

Guest appearances

2

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Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.

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What Bill Thompson has said on podcasts

38 statements

  1. on Android Open Source ProjectPositiveAug 1, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Android’s open-source design enables inspection for vulnerabilities.

    “Android being open allowed us to look into those types of things.”

    Listen at 1:24

    Open the episode · Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131
  2. on Patriot ActNegativeAug 1, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    The Patriot Act permits phone access with limited justification.

    “You don't need a lot of justification with things like the Patriot Act.”

    Listen at 2:19

    Open the episode · Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131
  3. on Patriot ActNegativeAug 1, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Updates made the Patriot Act more invasive.

    “they updated it and made it more. It's more usurpatious.”

    Listen at 3:02

    Open the episode · Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131
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Episodes

16 episodes featuring Bill Thompson, newest first

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