12 chapters across the catalog
The downfall of Richard Nixon is discussed through the lens of Russ Baker's book "Family of Secrets." The theory posits that the Watergate burglary was a "botched job" intentionally orchestrated by CIA professionals to remove Nixon from office because he intended to dismantle the agency.
Intelligence Agencies and Mainstream Media Manipulation
The segment explores how intelligence agencies allegedly place stories in foreign news outlets to have them "blow back" into the American media as established facts. Citing the book "Family of Secrets," the hosts argue that mainstream media is co-opted and no longer credible. They position their podcast as a logical alternative that mines available information to find inconsistencies in official narratives.
Russ Baker and the Suppression of Intelligence Memoirs
The hosts praise journalist Russ Baker and his website Whowhatwhy.com for investigative work on the Bush family and intelligence agencies. They discuss the difficulty former agents face when trying to publish memoirs, noting that the CIA often blocks or heavily redacts manuscripts to protect institutional secrets.
CIA Media Infiltration, Family of Secrets, and Operation Mockingbird
The discussion centers on the historical and ongoing infiltration of mainstream media by the CIA, referencing the book Family of Secrets. The hosts claim that many military pundits and journalists, including Bob Woodward, have intelligence backgrounds and serve as conduits for agency-written narratives. They describe a process where the agency places stories in foreign papers to have them "laundered" back into American news as fact.
The hosts compare the current Benghazi "cover-up" to the Watergate scandal. They reference the book *Family of Secrets* by Russ Baker, which suggests that Bob Woodward had intelligence ties and that the downfall of Richard Nixon may have been a coordinated setup. They argue that the media eventually turns on officials once a competitive storyline develops.
Bin Laden Death Photos, Judicial Watch Lawsuit and Zombin Laden
The Obama administration refuses to release 52 photos and videos of the dead Osama bin Laden, citing national security and the risk of inciting violence. The hosts contrast this secrecy with the release of a parody movie trailer titled "Zombin Laden."
The hosts discuss the revolving door between the CIA and the Brookings Institution, citing analyst Kenneth Pollack. They reference the book "Family of Secrets" and Richard Nixon's historical animosity toward the institution, which he allegedly viewed as a CIA front.
CIA vs Obama War, Espionage Act, State Secrets Act
Daniel Ellsberg is quoted criticizing President Barack Obama for using the Espionage Act to prosecute more leakers than all previous presidents combined. The hosts discuss a perceived "war" between the CIA and the Obama administration. They suggest Obama is attempting to implement a version of the British Official Secrets Act in the U.S. to criminalize the handling of classified material by journalists.
CIA Influence on Journalism and Bob Woodward Indictment
Referencing the book "Family of Secrets," the hosts discuss the alleged infiltration of the CIA into mainstream journalism, specifically targeting Bob Woodward's career. They argue that Watergate was a setup to remove Nixon due to his feud with the CIA. The discussion posits that intelligence agencies use distractions to manage a "dumbed down" public.
New analysis suggests Richard Nixon had no direct involvement in the Watergate break-in and was instead the victim of a CIA setup. The hosts discuss the role of operative Howard Hunt and the theory that the scandal was engineered to remove Nixon from office due to his ongoing conflicts with the intelligence community.
CIA Takeover Theory, George H.W. Bush Dallas Connection
John Patrick Bedell's writings included claims that the CIA took control of the U.S. government in 1963 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This theory is compared to claims in the book "Family of Secrets," which alleges George H.W. Bush was a CIA operative present in Dallas on the day of the assassination. The hosts discuss the historical shift in government power and the potential risks of investigating these topics.
Political Tensions Between the CIA and Obama Administration
The relationship between the CIA and the Obama administration is characterized as a state of internal war. Comparisons are drawn to the JFK era, suggesting that the intelligence community may be resistant to the President's policies. However, the potential for an assassination is weighed against the extreme social repercussions such an event would trigger in the United States.
