
Do Dangerous Things - The Wrap Up #35
Media Contingency Plans, NATO Exercises, and Public Image
The discussion turns to how media organizations prepare for the deaths of high-profile figures like Prince Philip years in advance with "red pill/blue pill" contingency files. This leads to an anecdote about a friend in the Navy who accidentally revealed his ship's position during a NATO exercise by pressing the wrong button. The hosts reflect on the difficulty of maintaining a perfect public image over decades, where a single gaffe can overshadow years of service.

