The Stories and Politics of the FBI: With James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Michael Steele Podcast. He speaks with Michael about his new crime novel, "Central Park West," and the real people and events that inspired the book. The pair also discuss the politics of the FBI, Comey's time as FBI Director under President Trump and the news of Trump's indictment.
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[@HeidiSchwendeWSI]

Love your podcast. We get to see you and your guests being real and transparent. It's refreshing and so needed at a time when politics is so icky as James said.

[@lindanolf2113]

James and Michael, I could listen to you all day. You have great voices that make it easy to listen to, along with your knowledge. Thank you. 😊❤

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

Thank you, Michael. I enjoyed the chance to see this fascinating, unsuspected side of James Comey.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Excellent interview,Michael!

[@janetanderson7941]

Really enjoyed this one. Learned a lot. Thanks, you two!!

[@philiphubbard9059]

Ahh, Jimmy! You absolutely spoke to me this morning. I literally just prayed on my Purpose last night. I know in my Soul that I’m a comedian who was Created to make people laugh and teach our Youth about hip hop. I am a Chef who can dance, DJ and write rhymes, my SousChef is one of the most prolific graffiti artists in San Jose. I have all the ingredients I need to be the difference I wish to see. This interview just reminded why We Do The Right Thing. I don’t just have Faith in the Lord. I have Faith in You, Michael and Me Too! Thank You

[@luckylady597]

Love your podcast and the interesting guests you have. It is refreshingly real, you speak the truth and you don't hold back. Keep up the good work. I just got Mr. Comey's book. I can't wait to read it. 😊❤

[@michaelbray109]

James Comey seems like a nice competent guy but the Hilary issue is a bit flummoxing. What a bad call that seems to be a product of “fairness” and bothsidesism….

[@philiphubbard9059]

After this interview, don’t you think maybe the Hilary issue had many other factors that the public will never be privy to?!

[@michaelbray109]

@@philiphubbard9059 possibly….our grandchildren may know the truth because apparently the truth is out there…way out there.

[@arizonasgotheat]

I am Fan Girling over two of my favorite men. Seriously, you guys are amazing. James, I am buying the book to support you. I imagine it is a good book.

[@pamlewis1183]

You guys help me not to judge Republicans as a whole. Listening to GOP like Y'all gives me HOPE Thanks

[@salt27dogg]

Traitors

[@wendywilliams603]

Such a great interview. Thank you both

[@chauntedyer8131]

Michael - Love this side of you - just another brother. Keep smiling.

[@ALIELTabanca]

Many thanks Michael and James.

[@KathrynCrow-op3fy]

Thank you Michael, good interview with James Comey…will have to read the book..

[@stanleysessor6993]

I don't think he's a bad guy necessarily, but I think he did trash Hillary Clinton chances. I think that was a bad decision.

[@zbagz01]

He didn't have any good choices.

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

Well he had no right to do it. It was against the policy of the FBI. He was told by his superiors not to do it. The harm to the planet that can't be reversed is the worst part. We don't have another home. I hate this guy I really do. And the hubris!

[@elaineisabelle427]

If he he hadn't done that I think Hillary would have been President.

[@judyarellano8687]

Thank you so much Jim and Michael. This is one channel I really enjoy watching. It makes me think.

[@michelleprice7605]

Writing is another medium of art. Instead of painting on a canvas, the pen is the brush, the words are the paint and the canvas is the readers mind. If we can pull one into our world and see, think and feel we have succeeded. 😊 looking forward to reading your book. I would love to know when and where you will do a book signing. It is worth playing hooky from work to meet and listen to you.

[@patsylesley5209]

Great conversation. Thank you.

[@GoldenAgeMuse]

Amazing, Thank You.

[@stephrainspirite9985]

I am going to say with total respect...we do not come to your interviews Comey about your writing...we cpme because of what you know and we want the full scoop.

[@jenniferstone2975]

Terrific interview. Thank you!

[@terrilyndel]

Michael!!!! Awesome Podcast, really liked seeing this side of Comey. Okay, now I have 2 books written by Comey

[@Pollytics4]

I read a Higher Loyalty and it was good. Will put this on my list. As always good show p❤

[@suttonmatthew]

Well done!

[@kathleensigel9619]

Great interview

[@annjoyce579]

James Comey was a great FBI Director, helpful to me my 35 years cia, 35 yrs ltcol army now retired awaiting retirement pay.

[@alicecrystalpalace]

Brilliant interview. James Comey seems a really genuine and honest guy. Fun, too! Thank you, Michael!

[@russelldarnall]

Although Director Comey overall did a great job. Framing the decision to make a public statement on reopening the investigation of Hilliary Clinton as dichotomous ignores FBI tradition. There were lots of options in the middle. A written statement that “new facts came to light and the FBI will review to see if this new information impacts our conclusions.” Was a much better alternative to A -breaking news- announcement by the highest authority of the FBI raises that changed the entire conversation.

[@mikmaqwoman]

Awesomeness

[@blackboots2989]

Maybe I'm mis-remembering, but I thought you said in your book that a) your team disagreed with your decision, and b) Trump was also under investigation, but that was never divulged. However, there may be one benefit: you broke the tradition of no DOJ investigations near to the presidential election. So if people realize that there's no going back to the norms we thought we had, then Mr. Trump might not be allowed to slide. 🔹🔹🔹

[@bluetextbooks]

Comey, thank you for putting the crazy man in charge of the most powerful country in the world.

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

If he had any decency he'd go away and never show his face again.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

WOW.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Oh how icky it is. 🙈

[@dr.debbiewilliams]

I am about ready to give up on watching the internet altogether. I have no access to social media, with the exception of KZbin.

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

You aren't missing much.

[@rossr6616]

Would love to hear how his daughters felt about the Hilary decision?

[@ReyVlog929]

I still hold Comey partly responsible for tilting the outcome. If he found it compelling to make an announcement about Hillary, he should’ve done the same about Trump. Sorry dude, I’m not buying it.

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

He really did deserve to be fired, at a minimum. Look what he's done. Much can be never be reversed.

[@shannon7071]

and everyone seems to forget that he gave trump a boost against hilary !!

[@vergerinesalone8853]

Am a fan of James Comey

[@johnwelch6490]

My ugly sodium penathol injection site reaction finally healed and I shaved my mustache that hid it. I live in Jim Jordan's district with violent Political Mechanics. Thanks for keeping me safe, FBI ?

[@johnshackelford6965]

Kingsville TX police say that no FBI NAS Kingsville police dunce cap cops everywhere.

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Boy can I read faces I knew that's what his face meant.

[@dr.debbiewilliams]

No one from the FBI knocked a door epromised me anything.

[@marnavanloo7302]

I can hardly wait to read his book.

[@Effthefbi]

do fbi believe in due process of law? How long can the fbi wiretap/cartap someone?

[@elaineisabelle427]

Shame on you Comey for what you did to Hillary and gave us the worse President of all time, divided our country, etc

[@ginnydileo5168]

Love you Michael but I still believe James Comey has a high degree of responsibility in Trump becoming President.

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Don't hate you , you just should of used better judgment.

[@Effthefbi]

THEY are not as THEY seem- THEY had me fooled too. THEY are very sleazy and creepy, and committing most of these crimes and framing Blacks, and others.

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

James Comey

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

Something smells really bad Mike.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Both of you: get out of the GOP party! That’s an order!

[@janetanderson7941]

But, Comey, you set up Hillary.

[@reginaldnoles4429]

If Donald Trump is convicted, will he be remanded into custody right away or will he be allowed to stay out pending his appeal?

[@bryancollier5377]

🙌 'Promosm'

[@DETROIT1948]

James Comey needs to be in jail.

[@laurelwalthall8494]

'Promo sm' 😝

[@ReyVlog929]

Chairman Steele, I vehemently disagree with your assertion Hillary should’ve gone to Wisconsin. It’s a BLUE State and a waste of being smart with your resources. It’s like saying she should’ve visited California. Really?

[@natesmith3173]

You're better than this Michael Steele. There is a reason why Comey is universally disliked on both the right and left.

[@rossr6616]

speak for yourself

[@jaelo2314]

Wait, Mr Comey. You had to do the right thing with your Clinton investigation announcement. Can't you now pull a trump and say you never said that? After all, you're a fiction novelist

[@gailrowe2682]

I used to watch Michael Steele until he referred to my demographic as ‘the blacks’… I’m done with his ish…just sayin’🤷🏽‍♀️

[@DETROIT1948]

Michael get better guests. WTF!

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

Can you believe this guy Comey is showing his face in public?

[@Tunick1902]

Both Republicans and Democrats despise Comey. Democrats have good reason. I will never listen to your show again because of the softball easy way you've treated this public figure who was as damaging to America as only a handful of people have been since its inception.