The Jordan Harbinger Show 1221: Andrew Bustamante | A Spy's Guide to Our Dangerous World Part Two
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Oct 9, 2025 
Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante dives into the evolving intelligence landscape. He reveals Jeffrey Epstein's likely role as an FBI informant, not a CIA asset. Andrew discusses how social media acts as a chaotic battlefield for state actors, manipulating narratives with ease. He shares CIA persuasion techniques that can enhance everyday communication and trust-building. The conversation also touches on Iran's proxy influence and tactics, and Ukraine's innovative operational strategies that challenge Russian logistics. A fascinating look at modern spycraft!
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Convenience Comes With Constant Surveillance
- Surveillance states trade privacy for convenience, safety, and efficiency in daily life.
- UAE links IDs, bank accounts, and cars to enable pervasive camera enforcement and automatic fines.
Why Epstein Likely Was An FBI Informant
- Andrew distinguishes officers (official) from assets (information sources) when discussing Epstein.
- He argues Epstein more likely served as an FBI confidential informant than a CIA officer or asset inside the U.S.
Blackmail Loses Power Once Public
- Blackmail is weak because public release destroys leverage and can be denied as fake or AI-generated.
- Once revealed, the blackmailer has spent their only round with little guarantee of compliance.
