In this episode, #BrianBeckcom speaks with United States Congressman, #WillHurd. Will talks about what it was like to work undercover for the C.I.A., his passion for problem-solving, and the role technology plays in the global power struggle between the U.S., China, and Russia. Will is the kind of politician we need in our country; he's a leader, a problem-solver, and a true patriot.
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Brian and Will discuss:
C.I.A. 101: Will explains what it's like to work undercover for the C.I.A. He tells listeners which popular mainstream movies "got it right"
Intelligence vs. Action and the importance of maintaining international relationships
China's Communist Party, their violation of international agreements, and the decay of democracy in Hong Kong
China's goal to surpass the United States as the global superpower by 2049 and the importance of a first-mover advantage with regards to 5G and A.I.
The recent Black Lives Matter protests and the difference between symbolic changes and substantive advancements
The need to rethink the way the U.S. looks at The War on Drugs
How "binary thinking" is burdening America's ability to handle the COVID-19 pandemic
Vladimir Putin's efforts to erode trust in democratic institutions across the globe
Will's decision not to run for reelection in Congress in 2020
And other topics
Will Hurd is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He attended A&M University, where he majored in computer science and served as the student body president. After college, Will joined the C.I.A., where he worked as an undercover operative in places like Pakistan. In 2015, Will ran for Congress in Texas's 23rd congressional district and served three terms in the House of Representatives. To connect with Will, visit https://hurd.house.gov/.
