Topic: Bobby Inman

A theory is presented regarding a continuous war between the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for influence over the presidency. The discussion links Roger Stone and Donald Trump to the legacy of lawyer Roy Cohn and suggests that Alex Jones and InfoWars may have risen through DIA support. Austin, Texas, is identified as a hub for military intelligence and "Future Command."

The U.S. Army selected Austin as the headquarters for the new Army Futures Command, which began operations in July. The command is tasked with modernizing the Army's force design and assessing emerging threats and technologies. The presence of high-level military and intelligence figures like Bobby Inman in the Austin area is noted.

Donald Gregg expresses interest in a speaking engagement at the University of Texas at Austin to promote his book, "Potshards." The hosts discuss his relationship with Admiral Bobby Inman and the difficulty Gregg faces in getting mainstream media coverage due to his non-interventionist views.

The consolidation of private security firms Academy (formerly Blackwater) and Triple Canopy under the new management of Constellus Holdings signals a major shift toward the privatization of high-threat security. Board members include high-profile figures like John Ashcroft and Bobby Inman. Secretary of State John Kerry is criticized for a verbal slip in which he referred to the new initiative as a "terrorism partnership fund" rather than a counterterrorism one.

The hosts discuss Perry Fellwock (alias Winslow Peck), the original NSA whistleblower who exposed the agency's activities in Ramparts Magazine in 1972. Fellwock revealed the existence of Echelon and the NSA's massive budget compared to the CIA. The discussion links these early revelations to the Church Committee and the subsequent tightening of congressional oversight.

Former NSA Director Bobby Inman's career is examined, including his reported anger over the USS Liberty incident. The hosts discuss the NSA's historical recruitment practices, which were once heavily focused on screening for homosexuality. Adam Curry mentions his desire to interview Inman, who currently resides in Austin.

Former Ambassador Donald Gregg appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss North Korea's nuclear program, noting that their existing weapons are plutonium-based rather than uranium-based. Plutonium weapons are characterized as less stable and less powerful than uranium alternatives. Gregg's personal connections in Austin, Texas, include Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, a former high-ranking official at the CIA and NSA.