In this insightful episode of Not Special, Herb and Corrie sit down with Nic Adams, former National Security Advisor to two Senators and one of the most sought-after voices on government dynamics, intelligence operations, and the hidden gears that make Washington move. Nic pulls back the curtain on what really happens on Capitol Hill from political power plays to decision-making under pressure, intelligence failures, national security blind spots, and what the public never hears about behind closed doors.

This conversation goes far beyond politics. It’s about leadership, truth, and the reality of serving at the highest levels of government. Nic Adams reveals lessons that apply to decision-makers in any industry, how to think clearly when stakes are high, how to communicate under pressure, and how to navigate environments dominated by ego, secrecy, and competing agendas.

Whether you’re a policy nerd, a leadership junkie, or just fascinated by inner workings of Capitol Hill, this episode delivers a candid, unfiltered look inside the machine.