In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with former Congressman Bob Barr for Part 1 of our in-depth conversation about his remarkable career in public service. Barr reflects on his early work as a CIA analyst during the Cold War, offering a rare glimpse into the world of intelligence and the global tensions that shaped U.S. policy at the time. He then takes us through his years in Congress, sharing what it was like to navigate the political landscape of Washington during a transformative era in American politics. Most notably, Barr discusses his high-profile role as one of the House Impeachment Managers during the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton—offering firsthand insight into one of the most dramatic constitutional confrontations in modern history. Throughout the conversation, Barr speaks candidly about the challenges of balancing national security with civil liberties, the evolution of American conservatism, and the lessons he's carried from each chapter of his career. It's a revealing and timely discussion with a man who has been at the crossroads of intelligence, law, and politics.

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