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From CIA to Congress: Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's Path to Public Service
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October 24, 2023
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55:19Now PlayingIn this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Bertram sit down with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, who's been serving Virginia's seventh congressional district since 2019. Our conversation journeys through her unique path to politics—starting as a federal employee, transitioning to an undercover role in the CIA, and finally, landing in Congress. We explore the historical significance of her win, breaking a 60-year Democratic drought in her district, and what that implies for her potential third-term victory.
We tackle the ongoing Speaker of the House dilemma, discussing its impact on both her constituents and the nation at large. The episode also delves into bipartisan efforts, focusing on how Democrats and Republicans are collaborating to safeguard Americans and restore trust in Congress. We touch on international topics like aid to Ukraine and its implications for American security. To cap it all off, we get a fascinating peek into Spanberger's past life as an undercover CIA agent, including how her mother was largely in the dark about her covert activities.
This was a really fun interview with the Rep. Spanberger and we think you'll enjoy it as much as we did recording it!
Guest Bio:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger is proud to represent the people of Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House.
Abigail’s career has been defined by public service. She first swore an oath to the U.S. Constitution as a federal agent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. In this role, she investigated money laundering and narcotics cases — including at the southern border. Then, as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) case officer, she worked at home and abroad to collect intelligence, keep our country safe from terrorism, and inform policymakers in their national security decisions. Following her time at CIA, Abigail joined the private sector and helped American colleges and universities diversify their student bodies, expand opportunities for Americans entering the workforce, and increase graduation rates.
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