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Former CIA Intelligence Officer Andrew Bustamante | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 206

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From Soldier to Spook: A CIA Journey

This chapter chronicles the speaker's unexpected transition from military life to the CIA, sparked by a spontaneous decision and their application for the Peace Corps. It explores the personal and professional complexities of working within the agency, detailing encounters with bureaucracy, political influences, and operational challenges. The narrative reflects on the significance of legacy, identity, and the need for capable personnel in national security efforts.

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