CIA corruption and the war on the 4th amendment, plus the changing face of intelligence is discussed with former CIA-turned-activist Ray McGovern. Director of National Intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr., and Edward Snowden's status as a patriot are discussed with McGovern in an interview that covers decades of intelligence gathering up to the Obama administration. Tyrel Ventura hosts this chat on Buzzsaw that is uncensored and full of need-to-know-information. GUEST BIO: Ray McGovern is an activist who writes and lectures about, among other issues, war and the role of CIA. He holds an M.A. in Russian Studies from Fordham University, a certificate in Theological Studies from Georgetown University, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. His intelligence work, beginning in US Army and continuing at the CIA, spanned seven presidents from President Kennedy to President George H.W. Bush. As an analyst on foreign policy, McGovern would synthesize material given to him on a daily basis and then brief senior White House advisers with his conclusions. Now retired, McGovern is proud of the fact that he reported his findings "without fear or favor" to the politicians and was supported in his work by his superiors.As a co-founder in 2003 of Veterans Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS), McGovern speaks out against what he sees as corruption in the CIA, which allowed the agency´s integrity to bend to the will of President George W. Bush and his White House officials. During both the Bush and Obama years, the White House has eyed an attack on Iran to stop its apparent development of nuclear capabilities. McGovern has raised concerns over why an attack would be necessary, writing, "The very same men who...brought us the war in Iraq are now focusing on Iran, which they view as the only remaining obstacle to American domination of the entire, oil-rich Middle East." He also called for the impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, suggesting, "Why not focus on a high crime that the Bush administration has already admitted to, with claims it is above the law and the Constitution: electronic eavesdropping on Americans without the required court warrant." ADD'L LINKS: raymcgovern.com Buzzsaw Full Episodes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cora2zzVl3o&list=PLjk3H0GXhhGc7NOFr74KbOPBCXrXT8nlf Buzzsaw Short Clips Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0bOGKu6wTo&list=PLjk3H0GXhhGfxwzdter06NvBnjQjjLvtW www.facebook.com/pages/Buzzsaw/315063551949301?directed_target_id=0 www.facebook.com/thelip.tv www.youtube.com/theliptv EPISODE BREAKDOWN 00:01 Welcome to Buzzsaw. 00:10 Introducing Ray McGovern. 00:40 McGovern explains his early career in intelligence analysis and dealing with corruption. 04:30 McGovern's criticism of Director of National Intelligence, James R. Clapper, Jr. 09:20 How intelligence analysis and dealing with national security threats has changed over the years. 16:00 The CIA's relationship with various presidential administrations. 23:20 The Fourth Amendment, and how Snowden has inspired a band of whistleblowers. 32:50 Fighting for your rights and treating Snowden as a patriot. 34:30 Thanks and goodbye.

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