Inside Kash Patel’s F.B.I.
4/22/202640 min
From the moment Kash Patel was appointed as the director of the F.B.I., he has invited controversy and concern about what his leadership would look like and how it might affect the agency.
The New York Times journalists Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser spoke to dozens of current and former F.B.I. employees about how the agency has been transformed.
Guest:
- Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine.
- Rachel Poser, a story editor for The New York Times Magazine.
Background reading:
- Read their article about a year inside the F.B.I. under Mr. Patel.
- Mr. Patel sued The Atlantic over an article that claimed his excessive drinking and unexplained absences were putting his job in jeopardy.
Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times
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Rachel Abrams· Host0:29
From The New York Times, I'm Rachel Abrams, and this is The Daily. [upbeat music] From the moment he was appointed director of the FBI, Kash Patel has invited controversy and concern about what his leadership would look like and how it might affect the agency that's tasked with protecting the United States from threats at home and abroad. Today, my colleagues Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser spoke to dozens of current and former FBI employees about how the FBI has been transformed. [upbeat music] It's Wednesday, April 22nd. Emily Bazelon, welcome to The Daily.
Emily Bazelon· Guest1:26
Thanks so much for having us.
Rachel Abrams· Host1:27
Rachel Poser, first time on The Daily. Welcome.