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Alan Cohn of the Department of Homeland Security discusses the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review and Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8). The hosts analyze the broad definitions of "national preparedness" and "resilience," which they believe grant the government sweeping powers to intervene in American life.
Presidential Policy Directive 19, Whistleblower Protection Timeline
The hosts debunk President Obama's claim that an executive order protecting whistleblowers was in place before Edward Snowden's leaks. Analysis of Presidential Policy Directive 19 (PPD-19) reveals that the required agency policies were not due to be implemented until October 2013, months after Snowden fled.
Cybersecurity Act Failure, Presidential Policy Directive 20
The Cybersecurity Act fails to pass the Senate again, leading to predictions of an upcoming executive order. The hosts argue the bill was primarily about protecting corporate copyrights rather than national security. They mention the existence of a classified Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-20) regarding cyber warfare.
