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Former CIA Operative Michael Waller: Intelligence Agencies Were Turned Into ‘Tools of the Deep State’ | One-on-One With Steve Lance
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By Steve Lance
12/24/2025Updated: 12/24/2025

Former CIA operative and author of the book “Big Intel” J. Michael Waller joins One-on-One to trace the Cold War roots of U.S. intelligence, Ronald Reagan’s battle against communism, and why he believes ideological activism, from universities to intelligence agencies, now distorts national security. Drawing on firsthand experience, Waller examines Marxist movements, foreign influence operations, and what today’s policymakers are missing.

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Steve Lance is the host of Capitol Report, a political news show based in Washington aimed at providing a direct channel to the voices and people who shape policy in America. Capitol Report features all of the political news of the day with expert interviews and analysis.

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