In the Crosshairs of National Security - with Chris Piehota

[@faggianogeuiseppi5135]

Andy calling this dude out on everything this dude says is awesome

[@hdrag9]

You can't say "I know all these people and they are good people," when their actions speak louder than any Persona they outwardly apply. Now with that said, we all have shortcomings and pitfalls span the entirety of our lives. In a government agency, you cannot allow yourself to fall prey to such things less you suffer consequences. The FBI has time and time again found itself since its inception, to be performing illegal activities that no American should ever fall prey too. It just cannot stand, that the Good of the organization can ever outweigh the Bad that we uncover every year.

[@c1arkj]

Andy has been giving these Feds a platform lately which is concerning. Let me guess... this guest coving for the overall behavior of the FBI?

[@John-qz2sy]

@@c1arkj I dont know. He always busts their balls, in a way that he is able to ask and say things we want to.

[@Slide8918]

Problem with the FBI is the fact that the President can hire and fire the boss, so political appointment which usually makes them beholden to that President this should not be

[@RetreatHell]

@@c1arkjplatform of them is good, as sunlight is the best disinfectant and we BADLY all need dialogue with one another in this country. As much as possible. But yeah I’d like to see a slightly more adversarial interview. Still polite of course, because no one’s gonna wanna come on your show if you’re a jerk. But wish he’d press a bit harder is all.

[@RetreatHell]

@hdrag9 Very well stated. Their track record since day 1 is not a good one.

[@RickSRT1]

Great conversation. Listening to Piehota present his views about the need to return trust and integrity within the leadership ranks of the Bureau had me think they need someone like him from the outside to be the face of support for the many employees still inside. They have to keep to themselves in high-profile cases if they are not aligned with the political party currently in control of the executive branch. The Bureau needs former leaders with views like Piehotas to mentor the conversations because the outside impression is, the leadership in the DOJ is swayed to one party. Restoring trust will not come from within. At least it has not happened yet. Thank you for producing this episode.

[@jannehanhela9607]

One of the best episodes so far. Conversation was interesting and Piehota has a great character and good stories to tell.

[@jasons4882]

This was probably one of the best episodes so far. Loved hearing a technical matter expert give his personal opinions and experience in a long waive interview. Would love to hear an episode 2 on more of the break down of his career path.

[@Tacit_Tern]

This was an important conversation that needed to be had

[@ralphholiman7401]

At the point one political party truly dedicated to eliminating two party rule ever decides to use federal agencies and all this quas-legal data collection to maintain power, we're going to be in some real trouble. Or is that already happening?

[@GirliegirlJersey]

Outstanding Interview conversation.Thank you very much for your service both of you. God bless you and your family and channel. 👍

[@richardhall5221]

I love that with all the heavy subject matter, Andy still made the inquiry about putting Glover on the no fly list. 🤣🤣. That's a true friend! 👍

[@internet_internet]

😅

[@Radicalfreedom227]

Freakin solid dude. He sounds like he wants good for the organization. Andy keep slappin these solid ones out!

[@hankf616]

This is the sort of guy that needs to be at the helm of the FBI.

[@teamperry757]

"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Sam Addams said it best

[@China_Secret_Police]

I greatly appreciate the work you do.

[@seeinred0445]

There's absolutely NO accountability. If they were truly "good people", they'd hold themselves accountable.

[@donrussell1577]

Truth bomb.

[@8kwest]

The 4th Amendment is there for a reason. Saying the Gov used to be 'the manager' of telecom and therefore is owed access to personal data, absent demonstrated probable cause is counter to the oath and mission statement of the FBI. If I remember correctly, the Bureau was attempting to unlock the iPhone without demonstrating probable cause.

[@andrewdunn2291]

You should be proud of your organisation, absolutely.

[@rbueno9901]

He made a valid point right around the 1:22 mark of the podcast. The bureaucrats in the agency stopped hiring law enforcement officers. Individuals who enforced the letter of the law. Instead, they began hiring individuals who looked at the law and it’s enforcement contingent upon who the suspect was and his or her standing in society.

[@uteshooter]

This was probably one of the best guests you've had. This guy really struck me as the type of person that I always imagined as being "The FBI." Super solid. It's sad that his organization seems to have fewer people like him, and more people who are living in clown world.

[@Zed0086]

Booooo. The FBI was all involved in the first twin tower attack. The dude lied through his teeth. He’s as solid as a turd.

[@falcon5215]

Excellent presentation...much needed discussion

[@petersclan7558]

Awesome interview. Enjoyed his honesty!

[@DRFelGood]

Great job Andy !!!

[@Wait4me2]

Great conversation. Very interesting man with a fascinating background, he is indeed multitalented. I thought it was cool that he came on the show and spoke about his work and views. Andy is my favorite interviewer of all time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@RamPatriot]

Astounding that a recently former FBI division director is asked if the FBI is salvageable and his first word is, “IF.”

[@keithrunion]

This dude should be the head of the FBI!!!

[@to8860]

I hope this guy is our next FBI director!!!!!!! and soon!!!!

[@michaelbates2984]

Andy, your always awesome! Keep doing what you're doing.

[@Orko99900]

Incredible guest, Andy.

[@randymichel459]

Great interview Andy. It was good to get some insight from someone who was objective in how they did their job in that agency. I think the reason they do raids at 5:00am has to do with the REM cycle the raidee is going through while they’re asleep.

[@michaelbannon2985]

Actually the FBI does have some issues over the years. Hoover broke the law and was highly prejudiced. Nixon tried to use the FBI and IRS for political means.

[@ralphholiman7401]

And then Obama perfected that.

[@danielmarshall4587]

18:00 - 18:45 PRAISE BE, I'll be getting this pod cast finished through the week, right now I've the first shift of the week to get done. Thank you Gentlemen I'll be returning to you as the opportunities arise.

[@josephdowless3092]

Great interview. Felt like a a nut slap when they talked about taking a knee. Never should have happened. But umm, Andy, ease up on Glover. Who else can do your taxes correctly.

[@retic55]

Fantastic episode.

[@RamPatriot]

Thank you for being two of the few adults remaining.

[@rebeccapelegrin7898]

Favorite interview!!

[@joeanctil11]

The statement “ They’re all good people” make me question you.

[@saisr1]

So funny the 5 am comment about not being home. Just today a task force I am working with scooped up 7 subjects at 5am. In our case we wanted to go that early because a few of the members tended to leave around 5:15am.

[@JenniferAguiartampa]

Great conversation! I’d have no issue with the FBI is the way it used to be. I’m happy he called them out on publicly.

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

I'm so glad Andy talked about neighbors. When a tree goes down in my neighborhood, everyone comes out to help. We have an annual Block Party that is well-attended. Guess what, half of us are Progressive Liberals and half are Conservative Republicans. It. Doesn't. Matter. I would unhesitatingly run into a burning house to save my neighbor and their family. When Covid first hit, we came together and brought groceries to elderly neighbors so they wouldn't have to go out. I stand with my fellow Americans ! Do we have problems here? Yes, on BOTH sides of the Aisle. But IMO, the quality of people, irrespective of political party, is still super high. I love my fellow countrymen, ALL of them. We need to start working together, not at cross-purposes.

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

P.s. Prior to the 2016 Presidential Election, I had lost some faith in my countrymen. Then, the Trump people tried to steal the election and so many Republicans said, "no." They counted the votes, the reported the results, and they stood by them in the face of incredible pressure. These were local people all over the country who said, "no, there is no wide-spread election fraud, and the people have spoken." Even judges, many of them Republicans, shot down over 200 cases for a - complete - lack of evidence and facts. .....My faith in America was renewed. .

[@justincredubil]

"You have to find that balance between legally violating the rights of the American people and not violating the rights of the American people. Nah, bro.

[@swivel63]

outstanding interview.

[@AmaznNature]

Every day that passes is one day further from regaining the FBI culture.

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

This was extremely enlightening and informative. Chris is what I always hoped an agent would be. It was so obvious to the public that the FBI became much more politicized under Comey. I believe Comey’s public statement about Hillary just before the election affected the outcome as much or more than what the Russians or Chinese were up to.

[@justincredubil]

Is it just me, or are all of these former FBI guys incredibly impressed with themselves?

[@tommybiggar2767]

I like the creative episode titles lately

[@doggie7602]

Mr Clean is a lot more serious than he seem in the ads.

[@Mr_Clean]

Huh?

[@renegadearms]

Just like the military it seems a lot of the guys with a good mentality are leaving whether retiring or getting out, hopefully enough are left to climb up to the top and change things.

[@smegheadish]

Thanks for making point Andy! ...The government will always override freedom..

[@CHINESE_PRIDE]

Much love.... from Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@blainelippincott8069]

Great episode

[@corywatterson7560]

How about we try not to butter it up and smooth over corruption , incompetence , etc...

[@David_Lo_Pan]

I wish they covered the subject of China's ongoing espionage.

[@Skeletors_Closet]

Id like to hear more about that as well. Especially pertaining to what they do on the apps and the web

[@Skeletors_Closet]

I’m 30 minutes in and I will say that I’m surprised at some of his responses. I was assuming it would be some pro-FBI propaganda, but he’s telling it like it is. We need to start working on the “check“part of the “checks and balances.”

[@larryapl]

Oh, he turned defensive about 20 minutes later and he's spewing FBI propaganda now.

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Had a metrology department at the pharmaceutical company I worked for. It’s a pretty well paying profession.

[@AmaznNature]

Dissenting voices in the FBI are sent to the Nome field office. Conform.

[@jned3967]

I like this guy, I wish him well transitioning away from the FBI.

[@xprettylightsx]

This man needs to run for some sort of leader ship position within our government

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Dude seems solid.

[@brendanriley1968]

We’re those biased FBI individuals he named by name fired … or are they still comfy in their jobs despite doing it completely wrong?? There is a reason the American people are fed up (no pun intended).

[@brendanriley1968]

Around 1:15 he talks about those people being fired or resigning. Imagine my relief 😜 How did the Bureau change based on those people’s actual behavior??🙄

[@GirliegirlJersey]

The attorney he referred to without saying name Kevin KlineSmith. Slime!

[@manuelmurphy162]

And now I'm on a list

[@christopherbench1513]

Around 1:12:00 they talk about seperating evil from incompetence. Let me help you out. If they were incompetent, they would eventually make mistakes in our favor. There incompetence never leads to any new laws or taxes that benefit anybody, except for evil people. Fixed that for you. Liked the episode though thanks for holding his feet to the fire just like the secret service agent last week

[@manhalen7046]

The FBI doesnt create new laws or tax-codes, they enforce the ones (laws) that are created. The IRS has agents that enforce tax code related issues. The big issue is people bitching about things on social media before they even do their homework. unsurprisingly. We get it, you hate the federal govt blah blah blah.

[@veritas6466]

There incompetence; the irony.

[@aaroncurry2238]

Buffalo, NY has entered the chat.

[@jcc1ked]

this is fucking great work brother

[@michaelspollen6884]

Another great interview, Andy. Can you please interview James Comey?

[@manuelmurphy162]

Hey pieoyi, were there any feds in the j6 crowd?

[@tyice8730]

It doesn't matter if you agree or not... sometimes privacy needs to be sacrificed for the greater good and it will be taken.

[@glennwhis]

Says every tyrannical government ever

[@internet_internet]

51:56 “Well, they have enough money and resources and lawyers that they could stand up and say no.” Yup, sounds about right…

[@birdmusic1206]

In 2015 I was a Russian troll. In 2020 I was an incel in my mom's basement. Now I'm a tactical typist. I'm moving up in the comment world and it feels pretty good.

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Truer words have never been said “Everything shitty either starts in New Jersey, passes through New Jersey or ends in New Jersey”.

[@manuelmurphy162]

You should have asked him about IPM.....i'm giessing it was his idea

[@kim-jong-poon]

The FBI needs to focus more on solving crimes and focus less on orchestrating them.

[@davecollins6113]

He probably ought to sit down and do a book. Sure he'd be fun to sit down over a few beer with, sure if you got him going, there would be a few choice stories, and some education about how the world works.

[@manuelmurphy162]

Your disagreement, first thing I might believe....

[@bensch8604]

Good morning Andy. I’m taking a poop.

[@Will_Smith_Slapping_Xi_Jinping]

That's wassup.... Jada takes fat ones first thing in the morning, too.

[@dennisseger6717]

Wow Andy got it with one statement, how about doing your fucking job. Follow the law no matter who it is.

[@andrewdunn2291]

Andy: “What would you expect to see if the FBI came to your door?” History suggests: “I would expect that they’d shoot my dog, then my 14 year year old son in the back as he runs away, then my wife who is holding our baby in her arms. Next morning, I’d expect them to taunt me about what my dead wife was cooking for breakfast…”

[@deontaeboswell716]

I think it’s easy to treat people when dignity and respect and arrest them in a very cordial way when it’s white collar crime. But what about people who do heinous unimaginable things. Like if they’re violent you will need to be forceful that’s just the way it is.

[@internet_internet]

Four Bold Inches I appreciate y’all.

[@K31011]

This aged well they executed an old man in the middle of the night when they could of called him on the phone in the morning and asked him to come out peacefully.

[@jcar1417]

Why is it that we can quote wisdom from presidents of decades and centuries ago , but the last 5 or so nothing of note.

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

Here's the thing with "Diversity" initiatives.....a few decades ago, possibly even still today, the FBI (especially the leadership) is dominated by a bunch of White het men. If you want different leadership outcomes, like those discussed above, you need to shift the demographics of who is in these rooms. Book after book denotes that optimally, a WIDE variety of types of people with different backgrounds - especially in Intelligence work. Finally, the same rhetoric about "Diversity Initiatives" and "woke culture" and how the FBI isn't the place for social experiments....er....."Distractions" ? This same talk was used to try and keep Soldiers of Color, Officers of Color, and FBI agents of Color (and women) out of these organizations - especially the leadership structure. Nothing changes if nothing changes. If you run an NFL team and it's not doing well, replacing the members of the Gatorade re-fill team isn't likely to result in any real solutions. Instead you have to change out the leadership, the coaches, the senior/key players. If none of these last 3 are changed, nothing will change. We NEED new voices in these organizations, ones that are chosen by merit, rather than MOST of the history of the FBI which consisted of hiring lots and lots of Het White males, despite whether they were qualified or not, whether they were the best candidates or not - they fit in "the club." Seriously, look at the state of the FBI, a state that predates - by decades - any "Woke or Diversity Initiatives." This is the culture that allowed 9/11 to occur, this happened on the White het male watch. Perhaps it's time for some new leadership, new coaches, new key players ? Let's get Different people with different perspectives who are ok with thinking outside the box, who aren't concerned with the popularity contest. But ability and effectiveness. If what we have isn't working, fix it, but fix it fundamentally. .

[@andrewdunn2291]

Although I’d only expect my wife to be sniped dead if the FBI HRT, as the most highly trained and experts, was present.

[@bradpittman5075]

Apple could say no bc they had enough money and resources. Check.

[@ericthomas9915]

🔮

[@dadomac3805]

Superb episode mate!!

[@justinlake6604]

Mike doesn't know point break. Time for a new hire.

[@Wulfgard60]

Long way around for saying they skipped the truth and justice for the American people.

[@jonnyduckhunter8821]

Great job as usual Andy!! I love all of your interviews and even though I think some of the guests you interview are full of BS, you do such a great job of firing off questions. This guys seems like a genuine guy but that only goes so far. His explanation of Trump/Durham Report just seems like its downplayed and played off. IMO all of the so called "good people" he referenced that used their political opinions to sway their decisions in the FBI all committed Treason! I pray for justice!! #Godwins

[@WordToMomsYo]

Awesome guest, Andy... He's a great storyteller -- articulate without seeming like a douche, which is remarkable for a FBI guy. And how the fxxx does he look as young as he does?? I've done the math.. He should look wayyy older... Especially considering an entire career spent in federal law enforcement. Interesting dude, indeed.

[@wildbill60]

Can the FBI investigate the media?

[@GrayHat0621]

So we are going to say leadership failed us a chuckhold him

[@ColinAllanPhoto]

WTF no laptop questions... and Osama Bin glover will love that your are trying to get him on a no fly list lol

[@hardlylast]

Dude talk about a guy that looks the part

[@manuelmurphy162]

Again, i bet he invented the IPM

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Pellegrino sparkling water in glass bottle

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.

[@dillioncowie5220]

90s point break is garbage and you cant convince anyone that has watched it in the last decade otherwise

[@4clover279]

FBI 😂 🤣

[@DMU386]

Nonsense.

[@chrisdarr3774]

I just want you to know that I believe you are as good as this as Rogan.

[@faggianogeuiseppi5135]

This dude doesn’t know he’s outing the fbi lol this dude really thinks they did good things

[@donrussell1577]

This guy puts a happy face on things, tries to apply some humble regrets to smooth things over. However he's a government hardliner. He has zero respect for the constitution or what it means to our society. If he can subvert the constitution without you knowing, everything is ok by him. Trash.