First, our panel discussion looks at National Security Whistleblowers. What happens when workers uncover corruption, but releasing the proof would be a federal offense? What happens when those charged with determining whether information is classified decide that everything should be, for non-security related reasons? We discuss the over-classification of materials, contractor responsibility databases, and the role of Inspectors General. Guests include:
Then, we sit down with Bogdan Dzakovic, former leader of the FAA Red Team. Prior to 9/11, this elite counter-terrorism unit tested aviation security in airports around the world. Dzakovic, the unit’s leader for years, continually tried to improve aviation security in the face of increasing terrorist threats. When the gravity of his reports fell upon deaf ears, he notified members in both houses of Congress. In October 2001, he filed a Whistleblower Protection Act disclosure complaint against the FAA. Once the complaint was received, he was immediately removed from his Red Team leadership position.
This episode was filmed on November 14, 2008.
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