# ‘Loyalty Over Competence’

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Podcast: [The Weeknight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-weeknight-7308595)
Published: 2026-05-08T00:24:18+00:00
Episode link: https://www.ms.now/
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## Resource

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing another round of criticism, as exclusive MS NOW reporting reveals his increasing paranoia as head of the bureau. The Weeknight hosts and guests break it down.

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