

Coleen Rowley (fmr. FBI Special Agent): Can the FBI be Tamed?
Jan 29, 2025
Coleen Rowley, a former FBI Special Agent and whistleblower, shares her insights on the agency's inner conflicts and how politics undermine its mission. She critiques the balance between intelligence gathering and crime investigation, exposing careerism within. Rowley discusses the controversial changes post-9/11, including warrantless surveillance, and highlights the challenges facing agency leadership. She also touches on Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director and the potential for rebuilding trust in law enforcement after years of turmoil.
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