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Asha Rangappa

Former FBI special agent, currently a senior lecturer at Yale University and legal contributor for ABC News. Expert in counterintelligence and national security.

Top 5 podcasts with Asha Rangappa

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45 snips
Mar 1, 2025 • 51min

When the Lawyers are Lawless

Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent and legal contributor for ABC News, dives into the alarming trend of lawlessness within law enforcement. She discusses the troubling consequences of political appointments and the erosion of justice following January 6th. Asha highlights the risks authoritarianism poses to democracy and the integrity of military and legal institutions. With provocative insights on accountability, she underscores the importance of maintaining a vigilant stance against those who manipulate the law for their own ends.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 46min

Ep2. Who Referees Cyberspace?

Exploring the challenges of regulating cyberspace and the impact of social media on conflicts. Former FBI Agent and War Correspondent share insights on the existential cyber-war. Discusses the need for global cooperation and regulations to combat disinformation and cyber threats.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 52min

Purging the Effects of Trumpism: Law Enforcement (Recorded Live at the Texas Tribune Festival)

Former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi and national security expert Juliette Kayyem, along with former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig, discuss the degradation of political and legal institutions, decline in trust in law enforcement, challenges in the Trump era, and the effectiveness of the FBI in prosecuting federal statutes. They also touch on unsolved murders on the nation's highways and the importance of enhancing the flavor of whiskey with water.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 51min

Amicus | When the Lawyers are Lawless

Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent and legal contributor for ABC News, shares her insights on the state of law enforcement integrity. She discusses troubling incidents such as the recent firings at the Pentagon and questionable appointments within the FBI. Asha warns about the dangers of individuals in power who manipulate the law for their own ends. The conversation also highlights the radicalization in the military and the alarming role of private security in democratic spaces, raising critical questions about authority and accountability.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 9min

What's the Deal with TikTok? (with Asha Rangappa)

Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent and national security expert, dives into the controversies surrounding TikTok. She discusses how the app's data practices raise serious national security concerns, particularly regarding potential access by the Chinese government. The conversation highlights bipartisan efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S. and ongoing lawsuits over child privacy and mental health issues. Asha also draws parallels between TikTok's manipulation tactics and past foreign influence operations, spotlighting the critical need for data privacy in our digital age.