About this episode
Kash Patel is headed to a final confirmation vote to be the new FBI Director and retired FBI agent and author Chris Piehota outlines the critical steps Patel must take in his first hundred days. From reshaping the organizational culture to addressing leadership deficiencies, Piehota dives into the challenges and opportunities facing the Bureau. Also, retired supervisory agent Jeff Danik delves into what it means for the future of the agency, the challenges Patel will face on his first day, including the need for a trustworthy team and the importance of addressing long-standing issues within the FBI's upper management. CPAC kicks off this week and Mercedes Schlapp, a CPAC Senior Fellow and former White House Strategic Senior Adviser to President Trump, shares her insights on the upcoming CPAC event, reflecting on the evolution of the conservative movement and the importance of unity within the party. She discusses pivotal moments from past CPACs, including the brave invitation extended to Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and how those decisions have shaped the current political landscape. Mercedes emphasizes the need for grassroots activism, the significance of family values, and the global reach of the MAGA movement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .