Peter Earnest (January 1, 1934 – February 13, 2022) was an American intelligence officer. He was the first director of the International Spy Museum.[2][1] (wikipedia)
You know, it's like cowboys -- they love westerns. So people who are in intelligence work often like spy shows -- they get a kick out of it.
Those are significant changes, and I am sure there is some sense of loss and change at the agency. But the agency has a deep history, and maybe they can celebrate that today, too.
People historically have loved the inside story. It's about secrets. People love secrets.
Somebody is developing somebody for recruitment. Somebody is putting down a dead drop as we speak.