On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Sue Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and 29-year CIA veteran. Sue discusses the lack of integrity within national intelligence leadership and how people who stand in defiance are losing their jobs. She reflects on her decades-long career, the need for oversight and diversity within the field, her enduring love for America and her responsibility to help keep it safe.

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On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Miles Taylor, national security expert, New York Times best-selling author, and former Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Miles speaks with Malcolm about what the recent election results mean for Democrats and America, the need for reform within the DHS, being targeted by Trump via executive order and the recent creation of Defiance.org, aimed at protecting democracy for those asking "What can I do?"

https://www.defiance.org/

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On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Jake Tapper, CNN host and author of the new book "Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War." They discuss the capture and prosecution of Al-Qaeda operative Spin Ghul by U.S. intelligence and the Justice Department, the challenge of dismantling terrorist networks, and the current state of national security under President Trump. Plus, how the guardrails meant to limit his presidential power are eroding and how the classification of "terrorist" has shifted to include civil disobedience protesters.

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On this week's episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Lev Parnas about his journey from Brooklyn kid to Trump insider. The pair discuss Lev's plan to use Ukraine against Joe Biden, his work with Rudy Giuliani, his eventual prison sentence and his thoughts on the current Trump administration and state of America. 

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On this week's episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Portland-based journalists Courtney Vaughn and Taylor Griggs about what is REALLY happening in Portland right now. They discuss Kristi Noem comparing Portland protesters to Hezbollah and Hamas, the presence of the federal agents in Portland, how Portlanders are using costumes and naked bike rides to contradict Trump's "warzone" label, and what would happen if the National Guard arrived in Portland.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Harry Litman to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the latest government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's generals meeting and concerns regarding the Supreme Court's potential future rulings on issues like birthright citizenship. 

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Former Congressman Joe Walsh to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss Joe's switch from Tea Party Republican to current Democrat and the challenges Democrats face as a party. They also discuss James Comey's indictment, Trump's "Enemies List" and Pete Hegseth's order for hundreds of military generals and admirals to gather at Quantico next week. 

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Malcolm Nance welcomes professor Corey Brettschneider to Black Man Spy.

Corey Brettschneider is a professor at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional
law and politics. He discusses his book, "Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It" and relate past authoritarianism to the current moment. He and Malcolm discuss historical parallels between contemporary political threats and significant moments in American history, such as the sedition acts under John Adams, the actions of James Buchanan, and the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. They also discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the weaponization of free speech.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes John Fugelsang to Black Man Spy.

John Fugelsang is an actor, comedian, son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother, and author of the new book, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds."

He speaks with Malcolm about how the Right has twisted the Bible for political gain, the decline in religious participation in America and what the Bible actually says about abortion, immigrants and LGBTQ rights.

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Malcolm Nance discusses Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah, and what this act of terrorism means for America.

Malcolm Nance welcomes David Frum, The Atlantic's Senior Editor, to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the Jeffery Epstein press conference, Trump and Epstein's friendship and history, and the evolving QAnon movement. Plus, how Trump's tariffs are impacting the economy, Trump's D.C takeover and whether or not a war with Venezuela will occur.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Steve Schmidt to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the continued presence of the National Guard in D.C, Jeanine Pirro's corrupt leadership and what the Democratic party needs right now.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Rick Wilson to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the necessity of speaking up and using your voice. They also discuss the corruption of ICE, the Trump takeover in Washington D.C and the Trump-Putin summit.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Fred Wellman to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss Trump's failed birthday parade, his inability to understand and reach veterans and the deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Thom Hartmann to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the current state of American democracy, looking at Trump's mental decline, the Epstein controversy, the current right wing media ecosystem and the influence of billionaires on American politics.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Tara Setmayer to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss Tulsi Gabbard and Trump accusing President Obama of committing treason and Curtis Yarvin's recent comments on American billionaires and his vision for a CEO-led monarchy. Malcolm and Tara also discuss the continuing Jeffrey Epstein controversy and the importance of mobilizing women voters.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, Putin's influence on Trump, China's global economic strategy, Elon Musk's third party and the need for a rational middle in politics. 

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In this episode, Malcolm Nance speaks with Cliff Schecter about the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein files. They discuss how both QAnon conspiracy theorists and MAGA have responded to the Epstein case and how many consider it "the biggest betrayal."

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Black Man Spy welcomes Jim Acosta, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent and current host of “The Jim Acosta Show.” 

In this episode, Jim Acosta speaks with Malcolm Nance about the state of journalism in the era of Trump. He discusses transitioning from CNN to independent journalism, the countless journalists and institutions who have bent their knee to Trump and the need for collective action among journalists to resist Trump's authoritarian administration. 
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Malcolm Nance engages in a profound discussion with legal expert Dahlia Lithwick about the current state of American democracy and the judiciary. They explore the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, the erosion of trust in government institutions, and the rise of authoritarianism in the United States. This candid conversation is both alarming and enlightening, leaving listeners with a mix of fear, despair, and a glimmer of hope for the future of democracy.