Raymond McGovern is a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, serving from 1963 to 1990. His CIA career began under President John F. Kennedy and l...
00:01:14 Conversation about John Kennedy and the CIA
• Guest, Ray McGovern, served in the CIA from 1963 to 1990, first as a greenhorn and then as an analyst.
• He claims that the CIA did not know about plans to overthrow Fidel Castro, and Kennedy was deceived.
00:10:12 Conspiracy theory and the book “Kennedy and the Unspeakable”
• McGovern mentions the book "Kennedy and the Unspeakable", written by James Douglas, who dedicated it to Vince Solandria and Marty Schatz.
• The book claims that Kennedy was assassinated with the help of the CIA and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• McGovern says that most Americans believe in this theory, but do not want to know the truth because of its horror.
00:14:34 Discussion of books and conspiracy theories
• Ray McGovern discusses the books he finds credible and their content related to the JFK assassination and the "deep state."
• He emphasizes that the Warren Commission was a farce and that most Americans believe in conspiracy theories.
00:24:06 The influence of the “deep state” on elections
• Ray McGovern talks about the influence of the "deep state" on US elections, including election interference and the assassination of the president.
• He believes that Americans need to better understand their society and the influence of the “deep state.”
00:26:41 Hunter Biden’s laptop and influence on the election
• Ray McGovern mentions Hunter Biden's laptop and its impact on the 2020 election.
• He talks about how Tony Blinken and Mikey Morrell used a laptop to influence the election, and how it was portrayed as a Russian intelligence disinformation operation.
00:28:37 Discussion of election interference
• Discusses the recent scandal involving Hunter Biden's laptop, which allegedly contains information about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
• Former US intelligence director says laptop contains no signs of Russian intelligence.
00:36:32 Ukraine and the coup d’etat
• Discusses the 2014 coup d'etat in Ukraine, in which the US was accused of involvement.
• Former CIA Director Bill Burns says Russia warned the US about the consequences of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO, but the US ignored the warning.
00:40:52 The role of the United States in Ukraine
• Discusses how the US controls the situation in Ukraine and how Putin may have felt the coup attempt failed.
• The new Ukrainian government has announced its intention to join NATO, which raises concerns among Russia.
00:41:50 Putin and his plans
• Putin says Russia cannot allow Crimea to come under NATO control.
• Putin says people in Crimea want to join Russia.
00:44:33 Minsk agreement and negotiations
• Ukraine, Russia and the United States are negotiating a ceasefire and autonomy for Donetsk and Lugansk.
• Germany and France admit that the Minsk agreement has not been implemented.
00:50:04 Putin and Biden
• Putin demands a personal commitment from Biden not to station offensive strike missiles in Ukraine.
• Biden refuses to discuss the issue, leading to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
00:54:19 Implications and conclusions
• The US could have prevented the conflict, but did not.
• The US is strengthening the Russia-China alliance, which could lead to disaster in the future.
00:56:07 Discussion of US strategy
• Discussion of how the US can be blind in its actions and how this can lead to negative consequences.
• Mention that the US considers itself exceptional and indispensable, which can lead to poor decisions.
01:03:04 Comparison with the past
• Ray says the situation is worse than in 1963, when the US controlled the media, Congress and other institutions.
• The example of George W. Bush and his initiation of the Iraq War based on fabricated intelligence is mentioned.
01:06:46 Conclusion
• Ray expresses gratitude for the invitation to the show and admiration for his efforts to restore sanity to society.
• A call to restore sanity and responsibility in society.
00:01:14 Conversation about John Kennedy and the CIA
• He claims that the CIA did not know about plans to overthrow Fidel Castro, and Kennedy was deceived.
00:10:12 Conspiracy theory and the book “Kennedy and the Unspeakable”
• The book claims that Kennedy was assassinated with the help of the CIA and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• McGovern says that most Americans believe in this theory, but do not want to know the truth because of its horror.
00:14:34 Discussion of books and conspiracy theories
• He emphasizes that the Warren Commission was a farce and that most Americans believe in conspiracy theories.
00:24:06 The influence of the “deep state” on elections
• He believes that Americans need to better understand their society and the influence of the “deep state.”
00:26:41 Hunter Biden’s laptop and influence on the election
• He talks about how Tony Blinken and Mikey Morrell used a laptop to influence the election, and how it was portrayed as a Russian intelligence disinformation operation.
00:28:37 Discussion of election interference
• Former US intelligence director says laptop contains no signs of Russian intelligence.
00:36:32 Ukraine and the coup d’etat
• Former CIA Director Bill Burns says Russia warned the US about the consequences of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO, but the US ignored the warning.
00:40:52 The role of the United States in Ukraine
• The new Ukrainian government has announced its intention to join NATO, which raises concerns among Russia.
00:41:50 Putin and his plans
• Putin says people in Crimea want to join Russia.
00:44:33 Minsk agreement and negotiations
• Germany and France admit that the Minsk agreement has not been implemented.
00:50:04 Putin and Biden
• Biden refuses to discuss the issue, leading to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
00:54:19 Implications and conclusions
• The US is strengthening the Russia-China alliance, which could lead to disaster in the future.
00:56:07 Discussion of US strategy
• Mention that the US considers itself exceptional and indispensable, which can lead to poor decisions.
01:03:04 Comparison with the past
• The example of George W. Bush and his initiation of the Iraq War based on fabricated intelligence is mentioned.
01:06:46 Conclusion
• A call to restore sanity and responsibility in society.