Progressive Commentary Hour The Progressive Commentary Hour with Ray McGovern
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Nov 5, 2025 
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and political activist, delves into the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy failures and the emergence of a new geopolitical landscape. He critically examines the origins of the Russiagate narrative and its implications for U.S.-Russia relations. McGovern discusses the overlooked evidence surrounding the DNC leaks and CrowdStrike's testimony, highlighting media silence on critical issues. He also addresses the impact of U.S. support for Israel and raises concerns about civilian suffering in Gaza, urging accountability in government actions.
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Russiagate Was A Manufactured Narrative
- Russiagate was largely a contrived narrative built by Democratic operatives and malleable officials.
- Veteran analysts concluded the DNC data was likely copied internally, not hacked, undermining the original story.
VIPS Technical Memo On DNC Data
- Two former NSA technical directors and colleagues produced a VIPS memo in December 2016.
- They argued the DNC files were copied to external storage, not hacked over the internet.
Crucial Testimony Was Suppressed
- Key testimony (CrowdStrike head) saying there was no evidence of a hack was buried for years.
- Mainstream media and public opinion largely ignored that testimony, so the false narrative persisted.
