The Career He Couldn’t Admit To | Fredrick Hotchner, CIA Ret.

In this conversation, Fredrik Hotchner, a CIA veteran with 28 years of service, shares his journey from intelligence operations to civilian life. He discusses the challenges of balancing work and family, the skills he brings to the business world, and his involvement in initiatives aimed at reducing polarization in America. Hotchner emphasizes the importance of finding common ground and the role of organizations like Braver Angels in fostering understanding across political divides. He reflects on the current state of American politics and the need for citizen engagement to create meaningful change. Theme song produced by the Zhalindorian Embassy, zhalindor.