J. Michael Waller

Michael Waller, a former CIA officer and author of "Big Intel," delves into the dramatic shift of the CIA and FBI from Cold War heroes to perceived deep state villains. He discusses the changes in focus towards violent extremism, the implications of the Patriot Act post-9/11, and the evolving definition of 'violent extremists.' Waller critiques the impact of woke ideology on intelligence operations under the Biden administration and explores accountability challenges within government and potential reforms.

J. Michael Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy and an authority on foreign propaganda, delves into America's intelligence failures. He highlights the alarming breakdowns within the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service surrounding recent political crises. Waller connects these issues to the influence of 'woke' ideologies, revealing how they may have compromised national security. He also critiques the evolution of surveillance tactics and calls for significant accountability and restructuring within these agencies.