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“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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- US intelligence is criticized as 'broken' due to faulty predictions and lack of research, suggesting the need for prioritizing understanding and analysis.
- The episode examines the violent neo-Nazi organization Patriot Front, highlighting its ideologies, connections to previous violence, and targeting of pride events.
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US Intelligence is Broken
US intelligence veteran Carl Ford criticizes the state of US intelligence, calling it 'broken' and highlighting its faulty predictions, lack of research, and emphasis on current reporting over in-depth analysis. He suggests that managers need to prioritize research and understanding in order to improve the quality of intelligence.
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