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FBI negotiator says everyone can benefit from negotiating listen

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You’ve probably seen hostage negotiations played out dramatically in movies like “The Negotiator” with Samuel L. Jackson. Last week, at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, an actual FBI hostage negotiator spoke about the reality of how he saved lives.

To learn more about Gary Noesner, check out his new book “Stalling for Time.”

Gary Noesner had always wanted to join the FBI.

“A career in the FBI was something I wanted to do from about the age of 12 when I saw a television show ab...

Castor on CIA torture tape listen

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WMNF’s Seán Kinane asked Rep. Kathy Castor whether she favors an independent investigator to look into the destruction of videotaped interrogation of terrorism suspects by the CIA.

“I’m looking forward to going back to Washington and talking with my colleagues, especially some that are on the Intelligence Committee, and gauge their opinions on it. But it’s unfortunately, not a surprise out of this administration that has mislead us for so many years -- whether it’s energy policy or nationa...