First, a conversation with Jesselyn Radack, who walks us through her experiences blowing the whistle at the Department of Justice early on during the Bush administration. In 2001, when she learned that statements about ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh were being publicly misconstrued by DOJ officials, she felt the full blunt of retaliation by the Bush administration. She currently serves as Homeland Security Director of the Government Accountability Project.
Understanding the New FISA Law
Then, we discuss the recent FISA legislation. In July, Congress passed legislation that both greatly expanded the wiretapping abilities of the federal government, and granted immunity to those telecommunication companies that assisted in President Bush’s illegal spying program. We discuss aspects of the legislation, and spend time looking forward to the next steps of the issue (lawsuits, new administrations). Guests include:
