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Every book John Gentry recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show · 1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

John Gentry appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show to unpack information warfare and discuss internal dynamics within government agencies. During the interview, John Gentry referenced John Brennan's memoir to explain various aspects of recent administrative history and institutional culture. Specifically, John Gentry noted that according to the book, the Obama administration sought to change the country in an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary way. John Gentry also quoted the memoir to discuss Brennan's dissatisfaction with existing CIA culture and the determined efforts he made as he became more senior to alter that organizational culture. Additionally, John Gentry referenced lighthearted moments from the memoir concerning social media, noting Brennan's initial reluctance to join Twitter. Through these references, John Gentry utilized the text to examine administrative approaches, internal bureaucratic reforms, and the personal communications of high-ranking intelligence officials.

Books recommended by John Gentry

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  1. Memoirs of a Great Detective

    John Wilson Murray · Discussed · 1 episode

    This historical detective memoir recounts notable nineteenth-century criminal investigations and early policing methods.

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    “so Brennan says in his book that what Obama wanted to do was change the country in an an evolutionary not a revolutionary way”
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#134 John Gentry - Unpacking the Information War Against the U.S.The Shawn Ryan Show2024-09-263