CIA Shakedown

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Since Porter Goss took the reins at Langley, many have been complained about the abrasive even abusive tactics of Goss’ closest advisors. The head of the clandestine service and his deputy resigned earlier this week, and there are rumors that others are set to follow. It sent shivers down many spies at the agency, when Goss circulated a memo telling employees that they were to “support the administration and its policies.” Some say Goss is trying to take away the agency’s independence; others say he just trying to depoliticize the CIA so it can go back to the job of gathering intelligence.

Guests:

Michael Scheuer, former counterterrorism with the CIA and author of “Imperial Hubris”

Arthur Hulnick, professor of International Relations at Boston University and 27 year veteran with CIA