How Federal Classification Works (and why it’s a problem)
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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What Does It Mean to Overclassify?
This is a legitimate classified paragraph from a 2006 diplomatic cable. It was leaked by Chelsea Manning in 2010. Mike Gaglio says too much national security information gets labeled confidential secret or top secret, meaning you will never be able to access it unless you have that clearance. And then dear listeners, tell us if you think this should have been classified at the end or actually if you guys have already read this, well, let's also talk about whether this should've been secret.
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