

Episode 4727: Tearing Apart The Intelligence Community
9 snips Aug 22, 2025
In this discussion, Mike Benz, an expert on foreign influence in domestic policy, delves into the urgent need for accountability within the intelligence community. Sam Faddis analyzes the restructuring of the ODNI and the challenges facing CIA effectiveness. Meanwhile, Matt Brown highlights the political landscape in Washington State, particularly the dynamics of local elections and crime rates. The conversation also touches on the impact of grassroots activism and the rising concern of home title fraud, offering key insights into community safety and governance.
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Censorship Migrated To International Lawfare
- Censorship efforts spread from NATO networks to U.S. agencies and NGOs, then to international law as a way to bypass U.S. reforms. Foreign laws and fines now create long-arm jurisdiction that can pressure U.S. platforms and speech.
Fight Foreign Censorship With State Tools
- Use diplomatic and economic levers to block foreign enforcement of censorship on U.S. platforms. Consider sanctions, tariffs, or security policy changes to deter extraterritorial fines and censorship.
Four Paths To Intelligence Accountability
- Accountability options for intelligence reform are: mass terminations, defunding, declassification, and criminal prosecution. Each approach has trade-offs and requires political will to execute effectively.