Years. I Cover National Security including the fbi and ive recorded extensively on the fbi russia investigation known as crossfire hurricane. I want to thank pete for coming on and have this frank discussion. Im interested how he came to use that codename. Before we get into the details of the book, pete, why dont you tell the listeners a little bit about yourself and your counterintelligence background at the fbi. I was in boston worked on the case which on a series of russian illegals which formed the basis of past Television Show the americans but did a variety of the bread and butter counterintelligence work that occurs in a midsized office, russia, china, espionage. And then after being a street agent started moving up the management chain. I was the number two of all the fbi counterintelligence operations. Before we launch into the book, describe a little bit about the difference of counterintelligence investigation and what a criminal investigation is of the fbi. I think that ha
Rotc program from the university of texas was 1981. Hes been serving his country long and very well, despite his youthful appearance, hes been at it for quite a while. We look forward to a rich conversation today at the end of which well be able to handle some of your questions if you wish to email us. I will transmit some of those questions to the general. But, first, were going to hear from him with some opening thoughts on the state of the guard and on its health and admiral and much appreciated help in responding to the covid crisis in the United States. That will not be our only topic. This will be an opportunity to think more broadly about the guard and its role in the nations force at this very difficult moment in our history with the return of Great Power Competition and other challenges around the globe. General, thank you again for joining us. Without further adieu, over to you, my friend. Michael, thank you. Thank you to brookings for having me on today to talk about the Nat
280 at king street, our camera there. The traffic is light in the area, you can see the rain drops on our camera this morning. And just because of that rain, want to let you know about this, a commuter alert, the Manzanita Park and ride lot, today through the 14th, the lower half of the lot will be closed due to nightly high tide flooding. Thanks. Our effort to spotlight stories that build a better bay area often lead us to b. A. R. T. This morning were waiting to see if the agency will put new eyes and ears on its trains. B. A. R. T. Is considering having unarmed civilians ride the trains at night. Amy hollyfield has more on this. Good morning. If this passes, you will see about ten unarmed ambassadors roaming the trains looking for safety issues. They will be trained in crisis intervention. You will mostly see them between 2 00 p. M. And midnight. It will be a sixmonth long pilot program, then they would reevaluate it. The idea has been kicked around since about 2018. This has not be
We have more rain behind that. This is live doppler 7, light to moderate showers, up to a third of an inch of rain and no lightning. The threat of storms will be over. The Manzanita Park and ride lot will be closed due to nightly high tide flooding. We will take you so you can see some of the rain coming down the bay bridge toll plaza. Everything is backed up. The metering lights are not on yet. Too early for that a live look at the golden gate bridge, were seeing some ponding on the bridge. People splashing, making their way through. Dont want to see hydroplaning take it slowly. Drive times, walnut creek to dublin, 13minute ride. Santa rosa to San Francisco, 51 minutes. It will take you 22 minutes to get from highway 1 to los gatos. Breaking news in San Francisco right now, police are investigating a deadly crash on Treasure Island. The crash happened on 9th street and avenue h. Thats where Julian Glover is live with what we know. Jewulian julian . Were able to confirm one person is k
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