A true crime podcast were we go over and discuss various crimes and criminals throughout human history. 

Today we discuss part 2 of the story of the dismissal of James Comey. 

Articles used  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dismissal_of_James_Comey

Hosted by Nathaniel Avila and Jessica Vega

A true crime podcast were we go over and discuss various crimes and criminals throughout human history.  

Today we discuss the story of the dismissal of James Comey.  

Articles used  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dismissal_of_James_Comey

Hosted by Nathaniel Avila and Jessica Vega

- Former FBI Director James Comey Testifies on Capitol Hill About "New Evidence" in the Agency's Investigation Regarding Russian Collusion in the Last Presidential Election

- SAM SORBO: "How to Teach from Love When Homeschooling Your Kids"

- PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE RECAP: Do You Believe There was a Clear 'Winner' in Last Night's Presidential Debate?

It’s been a crazy week and we’ve been overwhelmed by the support ObamaGate The Movie has received so far.  We’re already 30% to our goal to raise $150,000 to fund the movie!

On this week’s Ann & Phelim Scoop podcast we are joined by John James whose 80’s hit show Dynasty took the world by storm.  John joins us on today’s show to explain why he joined our mission to help expose the Deep State by playing James Comey in ObamaGate The Movie!

John recently joined Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson - who are reprising their roles as Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. Tune in to today’s show and you'll hear how Phelim emailed John the Obamagate script and didn’t have to wait long for a repy!. John was so excited about the project, that the deal was sealed as he shopped in the Kroger produce aisle!

John tells us about how he adjusted to working in Hollywood and his memories of his time on Dynasty - including his friendship with the wonderful Joan Collins. He now lives in Tennessee and discusses why he chose to relocate there instead of a big city on the East or West Coast. Finally, John shares his delicious recipe for barbecue chicken and discusses his love for Ayn Rand.

Have you heard about the new French film Cuties on Netflix? This week, Ann watched it so you don’t have to. The film has faced a firestorm of controversy for several weeks because many of its critics argue it inappropriately sexualizes young children. Lastly, we have a new furry friend! Kind of. Tune in to hear all about (and see!) the possum that has decided to take residence at our home.

Please help us make ObamaGate The Movie possible!  Even $5, $25, or $50 will go a long way and you'll receive perks for your donations.   Donations also tax-deductible!  Please go to http://ObamagateMovie.com right away!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UTPPAJKew24

---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ap-scoop/message

What's your reaction when you hear the name James Comey? If you're a Democrat, maybe you blame him for the election of Donald Trump. If you're a Republican, maybe you see him as the embodiment of a sinister deep state. Or maybe you see him as a faithful public servant who's been unfairly maligned by both sides.

Either way, the former FBI Director has been at the center of some of the most polarizing moments in recent American history. James Comey joins Better Angels' Ciaran O'Connor and April Lawson to discuss his most controversial decisions — from investigating Hillary Clinton's emails to being fired by President Trump — and to reflect on some deeper questions around moral philosophy, ethical leadership, humility, overconfidence, and personal tragedy.

Rory and Steve recap and break down a wild week in national politics. Then, they discuss former FBI Director James Comey's presentation on leadership at UNLV.

Ep. 3 — A Home Invasion Trauma Leads to a Law Enforcement Career / James Comey, Former Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
In this episode, James Comey describes how, as a high school senior, he and his brother were held at gunpoint in their New Jersey home by a serial rapist and robber and how that confrontation with death ultimately influenced his decision to go into law enforcement. 

Comey talks about how attending a bail hearing in a Mafia case as a young law clerk in New York convinced him to become a federal prosecutor and help bring down some of the most powerful Mafia families in Gotham. 

He then shares stories of how his experience in dealing with the Mafia helped him understand and deal with President Donald Trump. Comey has testified under oath that Trump first sought to secure his blind loyalty, and when Comey refused, fired him as the FBI Director in an attempt to shut down the Bureau’s investigation into the Russian interference in the 2016 Democratic election. 

Comey also shares his views on the Special Counsel’s final report on the Russian interference. He discusses his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, which many attribute to Clinton’s loss in the 2016 Presidential race. And he describes how he learned the greatest leadership in life from a personal tragedy.

Transcript

Download the PDF

Chitra:   Hello and welcome to When It Mattered. I'm your host Chitra Ragavan. I'm also the founder and CEO of Goodstory Consulting, an advisory firm helping technology startups find their narrative. On this weekly podcast we invite leaders from around the world to share one personal story that changed the course of their life and work, and how they lead and deal with adversity. Through these stories, we take you behind the scenes to get an inside perspective of some of the most eventful moments of our time.

Chitra:   On this episode, we will be talking to James B. Comey. He has spent four decades in law as a federal prosecutor, a business lawyer, and working closely with three US Presidents. We served as Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush. In September 2013, President Barack Obama appointed Comey as the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In that role, Comey came under fire for his handling of the bureau's investigation into the Hillary Clinton email controversy in the lead-up to the 2016 US elections. Comey's 10 year term was cut short in May 2017 when President Donald Trump summarily fired him as the FBI Director. Statements from the president and the White House indicated that the firing was intended to ease the pressure over the FBI's investigation of the Russian interference in the 2016 US elections. Comey currently teaches ethical leadership at William & Mary College and is the author of the book Higher Loyalty. Jim, welcome to the podcast.

James:   It's great to be with you, Chitra.

Chitra:   Tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into law and law enforcement.

James:   Well, I was a science focused kid in high school and thought that I would become a doctor. Looking back through the lens of now as an old person, I think an event that happened to me as a senior in high school steered me in a way that even I couldn't see at the time. A serial rapist and robber kicked in my parent's front door one night at their home in Northern New Jersey and ended up in a terrifying evening holding me and my brother captive. We escaped, he caught us again, and at least twice during that night I thought he was going to kill us, and that had an enormous effect on me. It helped give me some perspective on life that was useful, as painful as it was, and I think again, without me even knowing, it steered me in a way towards law enforcement and thinking about what victims experienced. I still thought I was going to be a doctor, and then figured out that wasn't for me late in my college career about three years later.

James Comey discusses his return to public service as a federal prosecutor in Richmond, Virginia, his approach to violent crime and public corruption in that city, and how the prosecution of a Richmond minister later informed his decision in the Martha Stewart case.
James also describes a deeply personal and tragic loss, and the remarkable insights he gleaned working for and with three presidents: Bush, Obama, and Trump. He also discusses his Hard Truths speech, which you can find a transcript of here.
James, the former Director of the FBI and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is back on The Oath for the second half of our conversation – and the last episode in our first season.
James is also the author of the best-selling book, A Higher Loyalty.
As always, we appreciate your thoughtful feedback. Write to us at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.

Former FBI Director James Comey answers questions during a live town hall moderated by CNN's Anderson Cooper in Washington, D.C.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy