If Kash Patel Ran the FBI

David Rohde, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and NBC News national security editor, dives into the controversial nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director. He discusses the fear permeating the DOJ and FBI when addressing politically sensitive issues, and the potential repercussions for investigative integrity. The talk also examines the relationship between media, misinformation, and political power, highlighting Patel's conspiratorial views during the Trump administration, and calls for increased civic engagement to combat extremism and promote democracy.