3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry highlights a detail from Glenn Greenwald's book stating that Edward Snowden provided a CIA identification number rather than an NSA ID. This supports the show's ongoing theory of a deep-seated feud between the CIA and NSA. They also discuss Snowden's interview in Russia where he referred to his leaks as a "mission accomplished."
Barton Gellman, Washington Post, Century Foundation
Barton Gellman, a contractor for the Washington Post, discusses his handling of the Snowden documents on C-SPAN with Bob Schieffer. Gellman admits to vetting the slides with the NSA and CIA before publication, agreeing to withhold specific pages. The hosts identify Gellman as a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, which they link to the International Crisis Group and intelligence circles.
Intelligence Assets in Journalism, Time Magazine, Project Pundit
The hosts argue that prominent journalists like Barton Gellman are likely CIA assets, citing the historical precedent of intelligence agents working within Time Magazine. They suggest that complex investigative books are often written by "minions" or intelligence teams and handed to journalists to maintain a specific narrative. The segment posits that the Snowden leak is an agency-driven operation intended to "tap down" the power of the NSA.
