The Obama administration has recently been accused of releasing classified information for political gain — including leaks about a secret terrorist “kill list” and the use of cyber-weapons against Iran. The White House denies the charges. We’ll discuss recent and historical leaks, and the allegations that some disclosures have compromised national security.
The Battle Over Classified Leaks
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Guests:
Vikram Amar, professor of law and associate dean for academic affairs at the UC Davis School of Law
Peter Bergen, national security analyst for CNN, director at the New America Foundation and author of "Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden -- From 9/11 to Abbottabad"
Marc Thiessen, scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Washington Post columnist and former White House senior staff member under President George W. Bush
Jane Wales, president and CEO of the World Affairs Council and former senior director of the National Security Council
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