Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Former CIA Spies on America’s Decline, The Potential of WW3, & What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes in the US Government
Sep 16, 2025
Andrew and Jihi Bustamante, former CIA operatives and intelligence experts, share insider knowledge on espionage and national security. They reveal the CIA's four categories of lies and discuss the emotional toll of covert life. The duo dives into America's political decline, examining concerns over dictatorship and the exodus of wealthy elites fleeing to stable countries. Their insights on the media's manipulation and the complexities of trust in both personal and political realms shed light on the shifting dynamics of power both domestically and globally.
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Married To Another Operative
- Jihi says having a partner from the CIA prevented loneliness and helped share intense experiences.
- Andrew notes the only barrier between them is legal need-to-know restrictions.
CIA's Four Categories Of Lies
- The CIA trains officers to use four categories of lies: bold, white, omission, and misdirection.
- That taxonomy explains routine interpersonal mistrust even within relationships.
Creativity Is A Spy Skill
- The CIA recruits creatives to build alias backstories and transform online records legally.
- Creative skills and remote viewers found unexpected institutional roles in intelligence work.
