SpyTalk “Broken”
Jun 16, 2022
Former top CIA, Pentagon, and State Department intelligence official Carl Ford discusses the flaws and failures of the intelligence community, highlighting the neglect of specialized offices. The podcast also explores the limitations of current reporting and emphasizes the need for comprehensive research in the intelligence community. In addition, domestic extremism expert Jon Lewis delves into the rise of white supremacist violence, discussing the interconnectedness of extremist movements and their influence on mainstream Republican thinking.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Broken U.S. Intelligence System and the Neglect of Specialized Offices
04:09 • 2min
Shift in Focus: From Specialized Research to Current Reporting at the CIA
05:48 • 2min
Intelligence Failures and Research Framework
07:44 • 17min
The Limitations of Current Reporting and the Need for Comprehensive Research
24:37 • 7min
The Rise and Connectedness of the Patriot Front
31:22 • 16min
Extremist Neo-Nazi Group and its Influence on Mainstream Republican Thinking
47:30 • 2min