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To the Point

The FBI awkwardly in the spotlight

Since the days of J. Edgar Hoover, FBI directors have clashed with presidents — even those who appointed them. But James Comey's involvement in this year's campaign is without precedent.

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By Warren Olney • Nov 7, 2016 • 6m Listen

Since the days of J. Edgar Hoover, FBI directors have clashed with presidents — even those who appointed them. But James Comey's involvement in this year's campaign is without precedent. Yesterday, Comey announced that a search of "new" emails he revealed a week ago has not changed his conclusion that there's no case to be made against Hillary Clinton. Tim Weiner was a Pulitzer-Prize winner with the New York Times. He's author of Enemies: A History of the FBI.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Paul von Zielbauer

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Tim Weiner

    author of “Enemies: A History of the FBI”

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