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Frank Figliuzzi

Former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence, national security contributor for NBC News and MSNBC.

Top 5 podcasts with Frank Figliuzzi

Ranked by the Snipd community
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20 snips
Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 12min

Figliuzzi & Weissmann: Trump’s Rough Justice & The Looming Kash Clash

Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, and Andrew Weissmann, ex-FBI general counsel under Mueller, dive into the implications of Kash Patel's potential appointment as FBI director. They dissect Patel’s controversial background and ideas to reshape the Bureau, raising alarms about politicization. The duo also critiques Pam Bondi as Trump’s AG pick, Biden's stance on Hunter’s legal issues, and the dangers of violent political rhetoric impacting justice. Their insights paint a vivid picture of a fraught political landscape.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 33min

Understanding Trump's Plans for the FBI and the Intel Community

Former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi, now a national security contributor for NBC News, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the troubling implications of Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director. They delve into how Patel's alignment with Trump could politicize the FBI and undermine its integrity. The conversation also addresses concerns over Tulsi Gabbard's appointment to lead the intelligence community, highlighting her lack of experience. Together, they analyze the potential hazards of these changes on U.S. intelligence and national security.
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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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Aug 11, 2024 • 43min

Long Haul | Hunting the Highway Serial Killers: An Interview with Frank Figliuzzi

In this captivating discussion, Frank Figliuzzi, former assistant director of the FBI, sheds light on the chilling world of highway serial killers. He dives into the FBI's Highway Serial Killings Initiative and the unique challenges law enforcement faces with cross-jurisdictional crimes. Figliuzzi discusses the dark trends among long-haul truckers and significant cases like Robert Ben Rhodes. Additionally, he touches on the intersection of genetic testing in solving crimes and the critical role of truckers in combating human trafficking, all while emphasizing mental health awareness.
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Jan 13, 2022 • 49min

How Foreign Spies Infiltrate US Police—and more

Former top FBI counterspy Frank Figliuzzi and RAND Corp expert Scott Harold discuss foreign agents infiltrating US police, tracking China's Uighur genocide, and the need for awareness and education among officers. They highlight specific cases, methods of recruitment, and the role of the FBI. The podcast also explores the research on concentration camps in Xinjiang, China's treatment of the Uighurs, surveillance efforts, and the importance of preserving Uighur history.