Just Human #339

In this episode, we dive into the recent Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report on Charles McGonigal, the former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Counterintelligence Division in the New York Field Office. Once a trusted figure in national security, McGonigal was found to have engaged in serious misconduct, including tipping off the China Energy Fund Committee (CEFC) and its chairman about an ongoing FBI investigation, secretly working for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska in violation of U.S. sanctions, and accepting large sums of cash from foreign nationals in exchange for sensitive FBI information.His actions, a betrayal of the FBI’s core values and his oath, compromised critical investigations and eroded public trust. Unpacking the OIG report’s revelations and connecting them to a broader network of high-profile figures and entities is both an intriguing and revealing exercise. From Patrick Ho and Gal Luft to CEFC and Hunter Biden, we explore how these names and cases intertwine with McGonigal’s misconduct, Deripaska’s influence, and the roles of certain undercover assets that a few of us have picked up on.As we break down the details, I share my perspective on these individuals and cases, tracing the throughlines of these swamp-draining efforts and their place within a larger dragnet of accountability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in unraveling the complex web of corruption and the fight to expose it.If you find this episode enjoyable and informative, please like, share, and let me know your thoughts in a comment.Just Human is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or using one of the support options below.Other ways to support:Coffee—click here.Just Human Merch—click here.Benson’s Honey Farm affiliate link: click here.Bootleg Products affiliate link: click here.Manly Cans affiliate link—click here.To find all of my links in one place, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justhuman.substack.com/subscribe