INTEL Roundtable : A Week in Russia - What Was Learned ?
Summary
Judge Napolitano hosts Larry Johnson, Ray McGovern, and Colleen Rowley to discuss Russia's distrust of the Trump administration and the ongoing Ukraine war. The panel analyzes Lavrov's recent statements, alleging that US officials are viewed as untrustworthy real estate agents rather than diplomats. They also address the financial incentives prolonging the conflict and draw parallels between 9/11 intelligence failures and the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Topics discussed
Intro: Preemptive war and the danger of government overreach
Welcome to Intelligence Community Roundtable and guest introductions
Larry Johnson's account of dinner with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Russia's distrust of Trump and terms for ending the Ukraine war
Ray McGovern on Russian perceptions of US diplomats and aid
Colleen Rowley on replacing Witkoff/Kushner with Ratcliffe
Explaining widespread Russophobia and the power of propaganda
The Patriot Act, Iraq threat narratives, and 9/11 commission holes
Financial incentives keeping the Ukraine war alive and congressional corruption
Warnings to Netanyahu before October 7 and domestic political motives
FBI/CIA dissent, whistleblowers, and loyalty over integrity
9/11 warnings, George Tenet, and the 'new Pearl Harbor' mindset
Colleen Rowley's 2001 warrant request for the 20th hijacker
Bob Mueller's tenure, careerism, and US proxy forces in Chechnya
CIA funding of extremists and the disconnect between intelligence and action
Mossad knowledge of 9/11 and intelligence sharing failures
George Tenet's awareness on 9/11 morning and lack of systemic fixes
The cost of unread memos and Colleen Rowley's Sam Adams Award
Closing remarks and upcoming Lavrov interview schedule
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