*Through his discussion of his early life and studies, his long career in law enforcement and role in the spotlight of various Clinton and Trump controversies, ex-FBI head James Comey examines what it takes to be an effective, ethical leader.

*Comey led the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails that some believe tipped the 2016 election result in Donald Trump’s favor.

*Getting to the truth was crucial, but so too was running the investigation independently from the inevitable political pressures.

*After Trump was elected, Comey battled to maintain the independence of the FBI. He describes his encounters with the president and the difficult legal and moral situations he was placed in.

*A Higher Loyalty provides a gripping insider’s look into the highest echelons of American government and the personal dilemmas Comey faced in upholding the FBI’s – and his own – integrity.

Theme 1: The value of truth & the toxic effect of lies - 0:29

Theme 2: Rule of Law & Political Pressure -9:50

Theme 3: Ethical Leadership - 19:32

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HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE:

"James Comey Interview Part 2: The Hillary Clinton Email Investigation". Youtube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvS67LEId7Y. Accessed 19 Apr 2019.
News, ABC. "Video: James Comey Part 1: Telling Trump About The 'Dossier'". ABC News, 2019, https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/james-comey-part-telling-trump-dossier-54492017. Accessed 19 Apr 2019.

Full Title: A Higher Loyalty

Year of Publication: 2018

Book Author: James Comey

To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/fnu1x7U

Book Insight Writer: Alice Park

Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden

Producer: Gabe Mara

Production Manager: Karin Richey

Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden

Narrator: Kristi Burns