Charles R. Smith

Charles R. Smith is one of America's leading experts on cyber technology and its implications for war, terrorism, privacy and every way technology interacts with our lives. He is an exclusive columnist for NewsMax.com as its "CyberWar" expert and is currently President and CEO of SOFTWAR, his own consulting company.

Mr. Smith's life sounds like a character in a Tom Clancy novel. He received a U.S. government "Top Secret" clearance as a top-level computer engineer for EDS. There he was assigned to work with the U.S. Army on logistic projects during the Cold War. He currently provides security software for medical information services and hospitals, encryption software for secure e-mail, direct communications, electronic commerce and Internet Web Site services. During the past ten years, Smith has also become a noted investigative journalist.

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  • Cyberwarfare & North Korea/ Bible Prophecy & Interpretation

    Charles R. Smith offered analysis of North Korea, and cyberwarfare. Followed by Michael Rood sharing biblical prophecies related to 'end times.'More »
  • World Instability/ Secret Police

    In the first half, author and adventurer Robert Young Pelton, discussed the instability in the Middle East, his work helping refugees, the globalization of borders, various secret wars and conflicts, and the political climate in the United States. In the third hour, cyber...More »
  • Cyber Attacks & North Korea/ Spirit World & New Orleans

    In the first half, cyber technology expert Charles R. Smith offered analysis of threats from North Korea, and reports about security flaws, hacks, and viruses. In the latter half, an 11th generation Creole New Orleanian, Bloody Mary, made her debut on the show, discussing...More »
  • Cyber Warfare/ Ghost Hunting

    In the first half, cyber technology expert Charles R. Smith discussed some of the alarming trends of cyber warfare and attacks, and how the US is ill-equipped to do battle with criminals, terrorists and malevolent governments bent on destruction. In the latter half,...More »
  • Tech & NSA/ Cryptozoological Mysteries

    In the first half, specialist in cyber warfare and technology, Charles R. Smith, joined George Knapp to talk about NSA revelations and their affect on society and the tech industry. In the latter half, zoologist, media consultant, and science writer, Dr Karl Shuker,...More »
  • Digital Identities & Privacy

    Bioethicist and biotechnology expert Lori Andrews discussed her latest work on how our digital identities are starting to overshadow our physical identities, and the damaging effects of uncontrolled changes in privacy. First hour guest, specialist in cyber warfare and...More »
  • Information Warfare

    Guest host John B. Wells (email) was joined by specialist in cyber warfare and information security, Charles R. Smith, for a discussion on the current state of information warfare including how unmanned aircraft can penetrate information systems and personal computers and...More »
  • Climate Change & Extreme Weather

    In the latter half of the show, author Whitley Strieber spoke about climate change and extreme weather. We're seeing a "climactic oscillation, which is a shifting back and forth of extreme heat to extreme cold," he said. In the first hour, 'CyberWar' expert Charles R. Smith...More »
  • EMF Pollution

    Author and health pioneer Ann Louise Gittleman discussed the latest scientific data & case studies that show how EMF pollution has reached the point of toxicity, causing fatigue, irritability, weakness, and even illness, and how we can protect ourselves from the danger. ...More »
  • Energy Healing

    Health & wellness expert Deborah King discussed energy healing and the relationship between truth illness. First hour guest, Charles R. Smith spoke about reports that the US power grid is vulnerable to attacks.More »
  • Children & Reincarnation

    Past life therapist and researcher Carol Bowman shared children's reports of reincarnation including the James Leininger case in which a toddler had memories of being a WWII fighter pilot. It can be therapeutic for children to talk about past life memories, as it may help them...More »
  • China & Military Technology

    Investigative journalist for NewsMax.com, Charles R. Smith discussed concerns about China in relation to their militaristic practices and intent.More »
  • N. Korea, Cyber War & New Weapons

    Guest host Ross Mitchell talked with cyber tech expert Charles R. Smith about the current situation with North Korea as well as how cyber warfare and cutting edge weaponry have changed the nature of conflict around the world.More »
  • Alien Analysis

    The investigative writer known as George L. presented his conclusions on aliens based on his telepathic communications and published UFO/abductee material.More »
  • Finance Tips & Hutchison Whampoa Deal

    In the middle two hours, author and financial advisor Howard Ruff shared his investment tips and economic views. Here are some of the highlights: Real estate values have neared their peak and home prices will begin to fall, especially in expensive areas such as California.The...More »
  • Security, Warfare & the Port Deal

    Consultant Charles R. Smith commented on such topics as computer security, military technology, and the UAE port deal. Computer hackers can gain access to personal information through such methods as keystroke logging, and he suggested that Internet users make sure they have...More »
  • Special: UAE Port Controversy

    In this special program, six guests addressed the controversial United Arab Emirates port deal, which would put Dubai Ports World in charge of running major US shipping ports. Maritime Master Capt. Kelly Sweeney suggested that the issue wasn't so much who owned the ports, but...More »
  • China: Espionage & War

    Consultant Charles R. Smith discussed the implications of recent Chinese espionage related to U.S. military secrets and the possibility of war with China. He also detailed how some American companies such as Yahoo and Cisco have aided China in its tracking down of dissidents,...More »
  • North Korea & Kim Jong Il

    Cyber-war columnist, Charles R. Smith, one of America's leading experts on cyber technology, war, and gaming, discussed North Korea's nuclear capability, as well as the history and idiosyncrasies of their dictator Kim Jong Il.Recent satellite imagery shows the North Koreans have...More »
  • War Technology

    NewsMax columnist Charles R. Smith offered his analysis of various geopolitical conflicts and discussed the latest technology in military unmanned vehicles. These unmanned craft are one indication that we are entering a "new kind of war," he said, where precision instruments and...More »
  • Election Special

    In a special six-hour broadcast George Noory hosted an array of C2C regulars who offered their commentary and analysis as the election results came in. "The democrats were an hour late and a dollar short," said spin expert John M. Curtis, who added that the election results...More »
  • China & Cyberterrorism

    NewsMax columnist Charles R. Smith detailed Chinese espionage successes against the US which he has chronicled in his book Deception. He described how China's nuclear program went from fledgling to state of the art within eight years based on acquiring technology from American...More »
  • End Times Visions

    Father Andrew Wingate returned to the show to share his latest messages of prophecy and to review some of his past predictions. His visions, he explained, often come to him during Mass. He sees an angelic face that moves closer and then views images of a "hypothetical situation"...More »
  • China & U.S. War Scenarios

    Cyber-war columnist Charles R. Smith presented various war scenarios that he believes could occur between the U.S. and China. He suggested that if China decided to attack Taiwan in an attempt to reclaim the land, the U.S. would likely become involved. For instance, he said China...More »
  • Military Technology

    Tuesday's guest, Charles R. Smith, a NewsMax columnist and the President of Softwar Consulting, discussed the covert testing of a new high-flying reconnaissance plane. Some of the latest craft being developed by the military are extremely maneuverable and capable of making sharp...More »
  • Information Warfare

    Friday's guest, Newsmax columnist and the President of Softwar Consulting, Charles R. Smith discussed various threats to the US. Calling Osama bin Laden "a modern day Goldfinger," he suggested that one of bin Laden's goals was to make money through terrorism, via such things as...More »
  • Impact of Cyber Technology

    Charles R. Smith, an expert on cyber technology was the guest for the middle two hours of Tuesday's show. "It seems like privacy is going out the window," Smith said, commenting on how this basic right has been invaded and eroded through advancements in computer technology. One...More »
  • War: Now & Later

    It was another Coast to Coast under wartime this past Thursday night, with George presenting a six-hour marathon show for the second night in a row. While seer Sean David Morton was the guest for the latter half of the show, the first three hours featured different military...More »