• Fired Whistleblower Mark Moyar: Inside USAID’s Web of Corruption | Ep. 36

  • Feb 15 2025
  • Length: 29 mins
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Fired Whistleblower Mark Moyar: Inside USAID’s Web of Corruption | Ep. 36

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  • Buy Dr. Mark Moyar's book, "Masters of Corruption" In this compelling episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mark Moyar, a distinguished military historian and former government official. Dr. Moyar shares his experiences with corruption in the federal government, the challenges of whistleblowing, and his hopes for the future of governance in the United States.Key Discussion Points: • The nature and forms of corruption in the federal government, particularly in contracting and bureaucratic defiance of elected officials • Dr. Moyar's personal experience with whistleblowing and the retaliation he faced • The role of leadership in setting the tone for ethical behavior and combating corruption • The challenges of holding corrupt officials accountable and the importance of understanding bureaucratic mechanisms • The impact of militant atheism and secularism on government agencies and the importance of faith in fostering ethical behavior • The significance of education in preserving Western civilization and American traditions • The potential for the new administration to address corruption and restore integrity to public institutions • The importance of courage and selective battles in combating corruption • The role of whistleblowers and the media in exposing unethical behavior • The importance of training and preparation for new government appointees to navigate bureaucratic challengesTimestamp: 00:00 - Introduction and background on Dr. Mark Moyar's academic and professional journey 00:53 - Discussing the nature and forms of corruption in the federal government 02:25 - Exploring a concrete example of corruption in contracting and the retaliation Dr. Moyar faced 03:48 - Examining the collusion and influence of senior career bureaucrats in perpetuating corruption 05:06 - Addressing the prevalence of corruption across different government agencies 06:15 - Reflecting on the impact of corruption on taxpayer money and government functionality 08:04 - Discussing the worst persecution Dr. Moyar faced as a result of whistleblowing 09:25 - Exploring the financial and legal challenges of pursuing justice against corrupt officials 10:22 - Reflecting on the rationalizations and motivations of corrupt individuals 12:53 - Discussing the personal and social lives of corrupt officials 14:23 - Reflecting on the role of faith and the afterlife in ethical behavior 16:51 - Examining the motivations of militant atheists in government agencies 18:19 - Discussing the impact of whistleblowing on personal relationships and friendships 20:20 - Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities for the new administration to address corruption 21:34 - Exploring Dr. Moyar's potential role in the new administration 22:53 - Discussing the qualifications and potential of current administration nominees 23:47 - Examining the role of Kash Patel in addressing corruption at the FBI 26:09 - Reflecting on the Crossfire Hurricane scandal and the weaponization of the FBI 27:53 - Discussing the personal and professional impact of whistleblowing and the importance of leadership 30:14 - Exploring the role of Project 2025 and other initiatives in preparing new government appointees 30:59 - Offering advice to individuals who witness corruption and are afraid to speak up 33:14 - Reflecting on the hope for the new administration and the restoration of integrity in public institutionsResources and Links:• Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Listen to this episode on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠***Dr. Johann D'SouzaClinical PsychologistValues First Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠X(Twitter)Dr. Mark Moyar Chair in Military History at Hillsdale College https://www.hillsdale.edu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyar/ https://x.com/markmoyar
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