What REALLY Happens When You Challenge FBI Corruption? | 7/18/25
Former FBI agent and whistleblower Steve Friend joins At The Mic with Keith Malinak for a chilling and powerful interview you won’t hear anywhere else. From January 6th to the Epstein cover-up, from AI surveillance to the erosion of justice, Steve lays out how the Bureau silences dissent — and what it cost him to speak out.
In this deep-dive conversation, Steve details:
- The FBI’s weaponization against internal whistleblowers
- Why child exploitation cases were pushed aside
- Epstein case revelations and systemic coverups
- The dangers of AI in domestic law enforcement
- Government misuse of “terrorism” classifications
- Operation Gladio and mass manipulation tactics
🔥 From leaked medical records to congressional testimony, Friend reveals what happens when you challenge power at the highest levels.
Chapters Include:
- 00:00 Introduction and Overview
- 02:07 Steve Friend's Whistleblower Journey
- 04:31 Concerns About January 6th Investigations
- 09:34 Consequences of Whistleblowing
- 14:57 Testifying Before Congress
- 18:57 The Impact on Family and Personal Life
- 22:28 The Current State of the FBI
- 24:15 The Dangers of Doing the Right Thing
- 29:36 The Epstein Case and Its Implications
- 37:49 The Two-Tiered System of Justice
- 39:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
- 50:56 The Patriot Act and Investigative Tools
- 55:08 The Role of the FBI and Its Leadership
- 57:42 Accountability and Promotions within the FBI
- 01:00:32 Whistleblowers and the Challenges They Face
- 01:03:18 The Epstein Files and Political Implications
- 01:04:39 Technology in Law Enforcement: A Double-Edged Sword
- 01:05:47 AI and Its Impact on Society
- 01:12:27 Recent Threats and Law Enforcement's Response
- 01:15:26 The Nature of Domestic Terrorism
- 01:16:27 The FBI's Role in Local Law Enforcement
- 01:22:59 Reflections on the Current State of the FBI
- 01:27:57 Looking Ahead: Future Challenges for Law Enforcement
📚 Mentioned: “True Blue” by Steve Friend
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