Eli Lake, a columnist for The Free Press known for his sharp insights on national security, joins for a lively discussion. They dive into the murky waters of intelligence agency reform and unpack the 'deep state' concept. Lake critiques Kash Patel’s potential to reform the FBI while exploring public trust in law enforcement. The duo also takes on the absurdities of political rhetoric, including the impact of 'bullshit' on modern discourse and the storytelling tactics of figures like Trump. Expect a blend of humor and hard truths!
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FBI Reform and Patel's Qualification
The FBI needs reform, and reformers are often not polite.
Cash Patel is directionally right, having worked on Russiagate, but his approach might hinder real change.
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Reform and MAGA Fans
FBI reform should not prioritize appeasing hardcore MAGA fans.
Real reform often disappoints those most desiring it, as they find it insufficient.
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Patel's "Deep State" List
Cash Patel's book lists both Peter Strzok and Bill Barr as "deep state" bad guys.
This highlights the flawed assumption that the "deep state" acts as a unified entity.
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In this children's book, Kash Patel partners with BRAVE Books to present a fictionalized account of what he describes as Hillary Clinton's plot against Donald Trump. The story is filled with characters like Comma-la-la-la, Shifty (Adam Schiff), and the Dragon of Jalapenos (DOJ), and features Kash as the hero who helps King Donald overcome the challenges. The book is part of a series aimed at educating children about political issues through a fantastical narrative.
Government Gangsters
The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy
Kash Pramod Patel
In 'Government Gangsters,' Kash Patel exposes a sinister cabal of corrupt law enforcement personnel, intelligence agents, and military officials at the highest levels of government who plotted to overthrow a president. Despite their failure, they continue to secretly influence power without accountability to the American people. Patel, drawing from his firsthand knowledge, reveals the major players and tactics within the permanent government bureaucracy and provides a roadmap on how to defeat the Deep State, reassert self-government, and restore democracy.
The days are getting shorter, the weather is growing colder, and the Trump cabinet nominees keep getting stranger. Jonah is joined by Free Press columnist Eli Lake to discuss effective intelligence agency reform, what the term “deep state” actually means, and Jonah’s plan to abolish the FBI and negotiate the ransom price for Sarah Isgur with Kash Patel. Plus: ruminations on the Warren Commission, the debunking of the Eyes Wide Shut analogy, and a masterclass in making s—t up. Take out your bingo cards for this one, folks.
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