Analyst Talk - John Canada III, Part 2 - Rewiring Success After Adversity

Analyst Talk - John Canada III, Part 2 - Rewiring Success After Adversity

June 29, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 325

About this episode

John Canada III discusses his journey from local law enforcement to federal intelligence work and shares insights on overcoming adversity.

John Canada III returns to the podcast nearly five years after his first appearance to share the next chapter of his remarkable journey. John discusses his transition from the Broward Sheriff’s Office to becoming an Intelligence Research Specialist with the ATF, including insights into the federal hiring process, writing samples, and adapting from local to federal analytical work. He also talks about the second edition of his book, Running to a New Beginning: My Brain Rewired, and how epilepsy surgery, lifelong learning, exercise, and mentorship have shaped his mission to help others facing similar challenges.

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