Show Notes
As Trump targets the FBI and Justice Department for retribution, Jon is joined by former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and New York Times FBI and DOJ reporter Devlin Barrett. They explore how high-profile cases have damaged these agencies' credibility, discuss the dismantling of their workforces and investigative capacity under Trump's administration, and consider what happens when law enforcement is weaponized for vengeance and power consolidation. Plus, what can Chuck Schumer learn from Joe Biden, and does Jon watch Fox News?
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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart
Executive Producer – James Dixon
Executive Producer – Chris McShane
Executive Producer – Caity Gray
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Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic
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