Chapter
The Challenges Facing Presidential Candidates and Intelligence Agencies
09:21 - 18:02 (08:40)
The promises made by presidential candidates on the campaign trail with regards to sensitive information and intelligence are often impractical, as they lack clearance to top-secret information. Federal agents often have to work with presidential decisions that they do not agree with behind the scenes but have to defend for their jobs and to ensure that the agency is looked on in the right light.
Clips
The CIA's employees are all referred to as officers, regardless of their job titles.
09:21 - 10:46 (01:24)
Summary
The CIA's employees are all referred to as officers, regardless of their job titles. They are categorized based on their level of expertise and training, which determines their level within the agency's hierarchy.
ChapterThe Challenges Facing Presidential Candidates and Intelligence Agencies
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
Presidential candidates make promises on the campaign trail without having the proper clearance or knowledge to follow through on them, potentially putting critical decisions in the hands of someone who was not selected for that purpose.
10:46 - 18:02 (07:16)
Summary
Presidential candidates make promises on the campaign trail without having the proper clearance or knowledge to follow through on them, potentially putting critical decisions in the hands of someone who was not selected for that purpose.