Coleen Rowley

Coleen Rowley, a former FBI Special Agent and whistleblower, shares her insights on the agency's inner conflicts and how politics undermine its mission. She critiques the balance between intelligence gathering and crime investigation, exposing careerism within. Rowley discusses the controversial changes post-9/11, including warrantless surveillance, and highlights the challenges facing agency leadership. She also touches on Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director and the potential for rebuilding trust in law enforcement after years of turmoil.

Former FBI agent, Coleen Rowley, breaks the silence on Leonard Peltier and COINTELPRO. She exposes the indoctrination of FBI agents and calls for Peltier's freedom. Rowley reveals the ongoing persecution of political prisoners and Water Protectors. The podcast explores the dark history of COINTELPRO and how it continues in the war on terror. It discusses the flaws in the FBI's information sharing and the lack of accountability within the organization.

Coleen Rowley, a former FBI special agent and whistleblower, shares her harrowing journey of raising alarms about pre-9/11 intelligence failures. Tim McGuire, a columnist focused on ethics and workplace spirituality, dives into the moral complexities of professional integrity. Together, they discuss the personal sacrifices involved in whistleblowing, the interplay of ethics and heroism, and the urgent need for accountability in organizations. Their insights highlight the importance of aligning personal values with professional responsibilities in today's world.