

The Spy Who Said No | GCHQ
Jul 27, 2020
Katherine Gun, a former intelligence analyst, bravely leaked a secret memo exposing a U.S. plan to manipulate support for the Iraq War. Journalist Martin Bright joined her in this pivotal moment of history. They discuss the moral dilemmas of whistleblowing and face the repercussions that followed. Gun reflects on the personal turmoil of revealing classified truths, while Bright sheds light on the challenges within journalism during this crisis. Their courageous actions sparked important conversations about accountability in government.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Whistleblowers and War: A Moral Dilemma
04:12 • 17min
Unraveling the Mystery of an NSA Official
21:38 • 3min
The Turmoil of Truth: A Whistleblower's Revelation
24:33 • 4min
Whistleblower's Reckoning
28:35 • 11min
The Impact of Whistleblowing on War Accountability
39:48 • 3min