An Apolitical FBI is Vital to National Security

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the importance of an apolitical FBI for national security with retired officials.

Host Lauren Anderson leads a candid conversation with retired FBI officials Mark Ferbrache, Nikki Rutman, and Mae Syed. Their discussion covers successfully resolved cases, the value of the FBI to civil society, and the reputational damage caused by politicization of law enforcement.

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Anderson

Guests: Mark Ferbrache, Nikki Rutman, Mae Syed

Topics covered

• FBI
• national security
• law enforcement
• politicization
• civil society
• resolved cases

Keywords

• FBI
• national security
• law enforcement
• politicization
• civil society
• retired officials
• resolved cases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI

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