Ex-CIA: How Politics Destroyed the CIA & How to Fix It | Mike Baker

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to former CIA officer and host of “The President's Daily Brief” podcast Mike Baker about the current state of intelligence agencies, the injection of politics into these organizations, and potential reforms; his insights into the CIA's operations, emphasizing its apolitical nature during his time; the challenges posed by political influence, the importance of effective oversight, and the need for clear communication between intelligence agencies and the Oval Office; the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on operational effectiveness; the complexities of intelligence work; and much more.

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