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The Shadow Factory
The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America
Book • 2008
James Bamford's "The Shadow Factory" explores the transformation of the National Security Agency (NSA) after the September 11th attacks.
The book details the NSA's expansion of surveillance programs, including wiretapping and data mining, in the name of national security.
Bamford investigates the legal and ethical implications of these activities, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
He uncovers the inner workings of the NSA's technological capabilities and the challenges it faces in combating terrorism.
Through interviews with insiders and analysis of classified documents, Bamford paints a portrait of an agency struggling to balance security with constitutional principles.
The book raises critical questions about the role of surveillance in a democratic society.
The book details the NSA's expansion of surveillance programs, including wiretapping and data mining, in the name of national security.
Bamford investigates the legal and ethical implications of these activities, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
He uncovers the inner workings of the NSA's technological capabilities and the challenges it faces in combating terrorism.
Through interviews with insiders and analysis of classified documents, Bamford paints a portrait of an agency struggling to balance security with constitutional principles.
The book raises critical questions about the role of surveillance in a democratic society.
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EP:27 - The USS Liberty & Ben Shapiro
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