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Some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal lines, which is dangerous for our democracy.

Some members of the media use their platforms to push their personal bias and agenda, controlling people's thoughts. This is dangerous.

There are functions of the CIA that include running secret wars and disseminating propaganda to influence people's minds, a major function that overlaps with information gathering. You have contact with a journalist; you will give him true stories and you’ll get information from him, and you will also give him false stories. You also work on human vulnerabilities to recruit journalists as agents to control what they do, so you don’t have to set them up by deception. You can tell them to plant stories on a schedule. Concrete evidence of using the press this way was highlighted by the church committee in 1975, and later by Woodward and Bernstein in Rolling Stone, noting that about 400 journalists cooperated with the CIA to consciously introduce stories in the press. A concrete example from Angola: one third of the staff was propaganda. There were propagandists around the world, principally in London, Kinshasa, and Zambia. They would take stories they wrote and put them in the Zambia Times, then pull them out and send them to a journalist on payroll in Europe. But the cover story was that the journalist had gotten them from his stringer in Lusaka who had gotten them from the Zambia Times, and after that point, the journalists, Reuters, and AFP, the management was not witting of it. The contact man in Europe was used to pump dozens of stories about Cuban atrocities, Cuban rapists, but there was not a single atrocity committed by the Cubans. It was pure, raw false propaganda to create an illusion of communists, you know, eating babies for breakfast.

Julian Assange and Ed Snowden faced attempted murders, with Assange in prison and Snowden in exile. Their bravery and principles are commendable, standing up for individual dignity and truth. Snowden knowingly risked his comfortable life to expose government actions, facing threats from the US government while receiving little support from news organizations. This highlights the fraudulent nature of the news industry.

Media has played a significant role in starting wars over the past 50 years by not digging deep enough and reprinting government propaganda. Populations are not willingly drawn into wars, so a good media environment promotes peace. Ignorance is our biggest enemy, as people need to understand the truth to make informed decisions. Some organizations promote ignorance by distorting information, particularly in the media. While there are a few excellent journalists, the majority are so distorted that we may be better off without them. This distortion has led to wars.

Speaker 1 acknowledges that intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Israel is not total and that allies spy on each other, including domestically. Speaker 1, identifying as conservative, says this is expected because people act in their rational self-interest. Speaker 0 asks if it is in America's interest for Israel to spy on the U.S., including on the president. Speaker 1 responds that the close alliance with Israel provides huge benefits to the U.S. Speaker 0 presses on the issue of spying, asking why an American lawmaker wouldn't tell a client state that spying on the U.S. is not allowed. Speaker 0 expresses that it is weird not to say that, but Speaker 1 seems unable to.

The FBI is being criticized for not being transparent with Congress about their actions regarding a whistleblower's allegations. The whistleblower came forward because they were unsatisfied with how the FBI handled the information. The FBI is accused of covering up and not being forthcoming with Congress, who has the authority to oversee and investigate such matters. Congress should have access to the investigative materials, but the FBI is withholding them.

Speaker 0: The officer tells him to get a life, but the journalist insists that investigative reports are important for the country. Speaker 0 questions the journalist's credentials, but the journalist continues to ask questions. The journalist offers to provide all the material via email.

The discussion centers on concerns about the CIA’s influence over American media and how covert connections abroad could affect news domestically. Speaker 0 states a real concern: planted stories intended to serve a national purpose abroad could come back home and be circulated and believed in the United States, implying the CIA could manipulate the news in the U.S. by channeling it through a foreign country. The participants agree to examine this matter carefully. Speaker 1 raises a targeted question about individuals paid by the CIA contributing to major American journals, effectively asking whether there are CIA-paid contributors to prominent news outlets. Speaker 2 acknowledges that there are people who submit pieces to American journals and asks about whether any are paid by the CIA who are working for television networks, indicating a potential broader reach across media. Speaker 2 suggests that detailing “this kind of getting into the details” is something they would prefer to handle in an executive session, signaling a desire to limit public discussion at that stage. Speaker 3 provides historical context from CBS, noting that “the ships had been established” by the time the speaker became head of the news and public affairs operation in 1954, and that he was told to carry on with them, implying an established framework of CIA involvement or collaboration. Speaker 0 reiterates the need to evaluate the information and to “include any evidence of wrongdoing or any evidence of impropriety in our final report and make recommendations,” indicating a plan to compile findings and address possible abuses. The question is revisited: “Do you have any people being paid by the CIA who are contributing to the national news services, AP and UPI?” Speaker 2 again wants to move the discussion to an executive session, suggesting sensitivity about the specifics and possibly broader implications. Speaker 0 notes that the final report’s content or title “that remains to be decided,” leaving unresolved how the findings will be presented. Speaker 3 asserts that correspondents at the time “made use of the CIA agent chiefs of station and other members of the executive staff of CIA as sources of information which were useful in their assessments of world conditions,” indicating direct use of CIA personnel as information sources. The question is asked whether this practice continues today, and Speaker 3 responds affirmatively, though with caveat: due to revelations of the 1970s, a reporter “has got to be much more circumspect” and careful, or risk being looked at with considerable disfavor by the public. The speaker emphasizes the need for greater prudence in contemporary reporting in light of those revelations.

The CIA has various functions, some more legitimate than others. One function is to run secret wars, while another is to disseminate propaganda to influence people's minds. They use journalists to spread both true and false stories, exploiting their vulnerabilities to control them. In the past, the CIA had around 400 journalists cooperating with them, including well-known names. An example of their manipulation is seen in the Angola war, where they planted false stories about Cuban atrocities to create an illusion of communist brutality. This shows how the CIA uses the press to further their agenda.

Some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal agendas.

Wars throughout history, especially those involving democracies, have been fueled by propaganda and lies. Journalists, failing to fulfill their duty of providing truth, have contributed to this by spreading misinformation. In the US, each journalist is responsible for an average of 130 deaths due to their lack of seriousness in reporting.

A report from Rutgers University is forthcoming, alleging major media organizations are cooperating with a terrorist organization to deceive. This is expected to be a scandal.

Julian Assange and Edward Snowden exposed corruption, facing consequences. Whistleblowing on dishonesty towards Americans, sparking debate on their actions. One side sees spying, the other sees revealing corruption. Some support, some oppose. Decision left to courts. Impactful choices affecting the country.

Julian Assange and Ed Snowden both display remarkable bravery and a willingness to suffer for their beliefs. Assange is currently imprisoned, while Snowden lives in exile. Their actions reflect a deep commitment to individual dignity and self-respect, rejecting oppression and manipulation. Assange, an Australian journalist, likely never anticipated spending his life in prison. In contrast, Snowden, a middle-class American, knowingly risked his comfortable life to expose government actions. It's alarming that, despite the threats against Snowden, news organizations fail to defend him, revealing the fraudulent nature of the news industry.

Secrecy is repugnant in a free society, and we oppose secret societies and oaths. Excessive concealment of facts is more dangerous than the threats it claims to protect against. Increased security shouldn't lead to censorship or cover-ups. We face a global conspiracy that relies on covert tactics to expand its influence. It's a system that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific, and political operations. We must inform and alert the American people, and I welcome criticism and debate. Our press is protected by the First Amendment to inform and reflect on our dangers and opportunities. We need better coverage of international news and improved understanding. Government must provide information within the limits of national security. We rely on the press to keep us free and independent.

The discussion centers on concerns that planted stories intended to serve a national purpose abroad could come back and be circulated in the United States, potentially allowing the CIA to manipulate U.S. news by channeling it through a foreign country. There is emphasis on looking at this very carefully. Questions were raised about whether any people paid by the CIA contribute to major American journals or to television networks. One speaker notes that some individuals submit pieces to American journals, and asks about whether any are paid by the CIA who work for television networks. The response indicates that this is a level of detail better addressed in executive session. It is stated that at CBS, the CIA had contacted the organization, and that by the time the head of the news and public affairs operation was appointed in 1954, “the ships had been established,” and he was told about them and asked to carry on with them. Regarding final reporting, there is a commitment to evaluate all the detailed information and to include any evidence of wrongdoing or impropriety in the final report and to make recommendations. The question is raised again about whether there are people paid by the CIA contributing to national news services such as AP and UPI, with the response again preferring to handle those details in executive session. When asked whether the new organization’s final report would be named, the speaker indicates that this remains to be decided. It is asserted that correspondents at that time were allowed to make use of CIA agent chiefs of station and other CIA executive staff as sources of information useful in their assessments of world conditions. The question is asked whether this continues today. The response acknowledges that it probably does for a reporter, but notes that due to revelations of the 1970s, a reporter would need to be much more circumspect now, and must be careful not to be viewed with considerable disfavor by the public.

In American corporate journalism, spreading false stories and conspiracy theories is not only permitted but also required to be promoted, as long as they align with the CIA, Pentagon, and corporate media narratives. Journalists who spread conspiracy theories that undermine US foreign policy are expelled, while those who promote the desired narratives are rewarded. Jeffrey Goldberg, who falsely linked Saddam Hussein to Al Qaeda and played a role in Russiagate, was not expelled but became the editor in chief of The Atlantic. The key difference lies in journalists who spread conspiracy theories favored by the CIA and those who question them, with the latter facing destruction.

Secrecy is not acceptable in a free society. We must not hide facts to protect our traditions. We face a secretive global conspiracy that operates covertly. We need the press to inform the public and hold us accountable. Criticism and debate are essential for success. The press must inform, educate, and challenge public opinion. International news is crucial, and the government must provide information beyond national security limits. The press is vital for a free and independent society.

American reporters questioned government officials on intelligence and military actions, emphasizing the importance of verifying claims and protecting civilians. Despite suggestions that questioning is siding with enemies, journalists uphold moral imperatives and US values by seeking transparency and accountability.

I overheard two CNN reporters saying they only trust Trump, which surprised me. When I saw their CNN credentials, I was shocked they would report things they don't believe in. It made me question their integrity.

Wars in the past 50 years were often caused by media lies spreading government propaganda. Populations must be deceived into supporting wars because they don't willingly choose conflict. A strong media environment can lead to peace.

Speaker 1 acknowledges that while intelligence is shared between the U.S. and Israel, it is likely not all intelligence. They also assume that allies, including Israel, spy on the U.S., and vice versa. Speaker 1 states that conservatives recognize people act in their own self-interest. Speaker 0 asks if it is in America's interest for Israel to spy on the U.S., including on the president. Speaker 1 responds that the close alliance with Israel provides huge benefits to the U.S. Speaker 0 asks why Speaker 1 won't say that Israel is not allowed to spy on the U.S. and that they don't want to be spied on.

Global media reporting is often synchronized. Biased and false news has become all too common on social media. More alarming, some media outlets publish these same fake stories without checking