Candace CIA Whistleblower Returns: What Is America Doing In The Middle East? | Candace Ep 113
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Dec 3, 2024 Former CIA officer Kevin Shipp, known for his whistleblowing and book 'Twilight of the Shadow Government,' dives deep into the CIA's controversial role in U.S. foreign policy. He discusses how the agency has historically manipulated media and silenced dissenting voices. Shipp details the CIA's involvement in regime changes tied to currency dominance and the implications for geopolitical tensions today. He also sheds light on the dangers whistleblowers face, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in government operations.
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Project Mockingbird Continues
- Project Mockingbird, the CIA's program of influencing media, allegedly ended in 1976.
- However, Kevin Shipp suggests it continues "voluntarily," with the CIA influencing media through agreements and censorship.
Bezos and the Post
- The Washington Post has historically been the CIA's mouthpiece, according to Shipp.
- Jeff Bezos's op-ed acknowledging the Post's declining credibility is seen as a remarkable admission.
Woodward and the CIA
- Kevin Shipp contacted a Washington Post reporter about his family's poisoning and a break-in.
- The Post, under Bob Woodward's editorship, reported Shipp's contact to the CIA, revealing his whistleblower attempt.
