FISA Surveillance Explained: FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend on FBI Misconduct & Government Overreach | 4/8/26

At The Mic Show · Apr 8, 2026 · 2h 8m

FISA surveillance isn’t what most people think it is. FBI whistleblower Steve Friend joins Keith Malinak to explain how FISA surveillance, counterintelligence operations, and internal FBI pressure actually shape decisions behind the scenes.From FBI misconduct and government overreach to national security threats involving China, bio labs, and Operation Box Cutter, this episode breaks down how surveillance tools are used, how they’re justified, and where the system begins to protect itself. What starts as an inside look at FBI operations quickly expands into a deeper examination of…