24. Trump vs the CIA: Purging the Deep State (Ep 1)
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CIA in the 1970s: Reform and Conflict
This chapter examines the fraught relationship between the CIA and U.S. politics during the 1970s, focusing on the aftermath of covert operations that sparked public scandal. It contrasts President Carter's reformist approach to the agency with the complexities and internal power struggles that arose under new leadership. The discussion highlights a cultural shift from traditional espionage to technological intelligence gathering, reflecting on the agency's evolving dynamics and governance.
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