6 chapters across the catalog
FBI Surveillance, David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell
A clip from Democracy Now! features Glenn Greenwald discussing the FBI's "massively invasive" investigation into David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell. Greenwald argues that the real scandal was the abuse of the surveillance state to uncover private affairs without evidence of a crime.
CIA Annex Prisoners, Paula Broadwell and David Petraeus
A clip of Paula Broadwell suggests that the CIA annex in Benghazi was holding Libyan militia prisoners, a claim the CIA has denied. The hosts discuss the social environment of the Aspen Security Forum, where the Broadwell-Petraeus affair allegedly intensified. The conversation includes a tangent about former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and media personality Deborah Norville.
A theory is presented linking the David Petraeus scandal to weapon smuggling from Libya to Syria. The Kawam family, including Jill Kelly and Natalie Kawam, are identified as potential intermediaries. The discussion suggests Paula Broadwell may have inadvertently exposed a covert operation, leading to her public discrediting.
A speech given by Paula Broadwell in Denver is highlighted for its controversial claims regarding the CIA annex in Benghazi. Broadwell suggested the attack on the consulate was an attempt to free Libyan militia members held prisoner by the CIA, a claim the government has denied.
David Petraeus Resignation, Paula Broadwell and CIA Culture
David Petraeus resigned as Director of the CIA following an extramarital affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell. Analysis suggests the timing of the resignation is linked to upcoming Benghazi hearings rather than the affair itself. Broadwell's background in counterintelligence and her appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart are examined as part of a broader discussion on CIA culture regarding women and security clearances.
General David Petraeus Biography and CIA-Obama Tensions
The hosts discuss the upcoming biography of General David Petraeus, "All In," written by Paula Broadwell and Vernon Loeb. They interpret leaked excerpts as an opening salvo in a renewed conflict between the CIA and the Obama administration. The segment also touches on the Pentagon's influence over retired military analysts appearing on news networks like CNN.
