Chris Piehota on How Politics Took Over the FBI

The FBI was once the gold standard of law enforcement, but over the years, it has morphed into something unrecognizable. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with retired FBI Executive Assistant Director Chris Piehota, author of Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew, to discuss the agency’s transformation. With 25 years of experience inside the FBI, Piehota pulls back the curtain on how the bureau shifted from a law enforcement entity to a politically weaponized agency. He exposes internal struggles, the erosion of civil liberties, and what must be done to restore public trust. Can the FBI be reformed, or has it strayed too far from its core mission? Tune in as we dive into the problems plaguing America’s most powerful law enforcement agency and the path forward.

Episode Highlights:
• How the FBI became a political entity rather than an impartial law enforcement agency.
• The battle between national security, intelligence gathering, and the preservation of civil liberties.
• What reforms are needed to depoliticize the FBI and restore public trust.

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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the FBI's Evolution
03:44 Post-9/11 Transformation of the FBI
06:20 Political Influence and Leadership Challenges
09:33 Cultural Shifts in FBI Recruitment
12:36 The Impact of Ideology on Investigations
15:27 Threats Facing the United States
18:30 The Role of Cartels and Domestic Extremism
21:30 Future of the FBI and Leadership Changes

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