'An Audience of One'
From The Weeknight by MS NOW, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend
April 21, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 2604201
About this episode
The episode discusses concerns regarding Kash Patel's behavior as FBI Director and its implications for national security.
The Atlantic reports, with more than a dozen sources, that Kash Patel’s behavior as FBI Director has led several officials to fear for the safety of American national security. The Weeknight hosts and guests break it down.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend
Topics covered
- national security
- FBI
- Kash Patel
- government behavior
- safety concerns
Keywords
- Kash Patel
- FBI Director
- national security
- The Atlantic
- government officials
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Atlantic
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