Alex Finley is a former officer within the CIA’s Directorate of Operations, where she served in West Africa and Europe. She is now a columnist and author who focuses on security and intelligence issues. 
In this episode, she discusses authoritarianism, the intelligence community, Russia, and how former Trump officials were susceptible to foreign influence.

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Alex Finley: Russia and the Intelligence Community

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Sam Hartwell is a retired Army Colonel who has briefly returned home after 2 years in Ukraine. Based in Kyiv, Sam has been assisting multiple Humanitarian Aid Organizations. 

In this interview, Sam explains the economic & political implications of the war, dispels some myths about the conflict, and explains why support of Ukraine is crucial. 

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Sam Hartwell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us

Seth Moulton is a former Marine Corps officer who has represented the 6th congressional district of Massachusetts since 2015. He appears in the film Against All Enemies, where he delivers a prophetic warning about the threats to American Democracy posed by extremist organizations that target and recruit military veterans.

In this interview, Rep. Moulton discusses the possibility of authoritarianism in America, the effects of January 6th, and how Democrats could be doing better.

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Rep. Seth Moulton: Democracy on the Brink

Justin Bibb has been the Mayor of Cleveland since 2022. In this episode, Bibb talks about how President Biden has helped cities across the country, this new generation of Mayors, Cleveland’s struggles, and what is needed for a healthy political system. 

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Mayor Justin Bibb: Biden’s Influence

Ray Suarez is a longtime broadcaster and journalist who you’ve probably heard on PBS or NPR. In his new book, We are Home, Ray sits down with several recent immigrants to the United States, and through their stories, paints a picture of what these “New Americans” have faced. 

In this interview, Ray talks about the book, anti-immigrant sentiments, and the history of immigration in the US.
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BONUS: New Americans w/Ray Suarez

Reed Galen is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project and host of the Lincoln Project podcast. He’s an independent political strategist who has spent years advising Fortune 50 companies, and has also worked on several prominent republican campaigns.

In this interview, Reed discusses how impactful Lincoln Project ads have been, how Trump has responded to them, and the MAGA movement as a whole. 

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Alex Finley: Russia and the Intelligence Community

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