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Mark Lowenthal
Former assistant director at the CIA and author of Vigilance is Not Enough: A history of United States intelligence. He discusses the history of US intelligence and its uncertain future.
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Jun 9, 2025
• 39min
MAGA vs. the CIA and the FBI – How US intelligence works and why it matters
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Mark M. Lowenthal, a former assistant director at the CIA and author of "Vigilance is Not Enough," shares his expertise on the evolution of U.S. intelligence. He discusses how the agency transformed into the world's largest intelligence operation and the challenges it faces today. Lowenthal addresses politicization under the Trump administration and the impact of January 6th on intelligence assessments. He highlights the necessity for balance in communication and the need to adapt amid rising domestic threats, questioning the future of intelligence integrity.
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