Intelligence Squared

James Comey on Crime, Punishment, and Donald Trump - Part 2

Jul 2, 2023

James Comey, former FBI director, candidly discusses his tumultuous tenure during politically charged investigations, including the Clinton emails. Joined by satirist Armando Iannucci, they navigate the emotional toll of impartiality and transparency under pressure. The conversation shifts to the aftermath of the 2020 election, unpacking Trump's controversial strategies to challenge results. Additionally, they delve into the moral codes of organized crime and how real-life narratives inspire rich character development in crime storytelling.

31:24

Episode guests

Armando Iannucci

James Comey

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Political Turbulence

11min

Election Analysis and Legal Challenges Post-2020

4min

Mafia Codes and Law Enforcement Encounters

11min

Exploring Flawed Characters and Real-Life Crime Narratives

4min

This episode is part two of our live event with James Comey. In June 2023, the former FBI director sat down with satirist Armando Iannucci to discuss crime, punishment and accountability at the highest echelons of politics.

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