Topic: Josh Campbell

The trend of former intelligence officials joining news networks as analysts is criticized, specifically John Brennan joining NBC and Josh Campbell joining CNN. The hosts argue that hiring individuals bound by lifelong non-disclosure agreements is a form of "native advertising" for government agencies like the FBI.

Josh Campbell, a former special assistant to James Comey, is scrutinized for his move to CNN and his op-ed in the New York Times. The discussion suggests his departure from the FBI to "defend the bureau" in the public sphere is a violation of the spirit of the Smith-Mundt Act regarding domestic propaganda.