# Bill Binney on The No Agenda Show Bill Binney comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2017 to October 2019. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** March 2017 – October 2019 - **Related topics:** [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Ray Mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dnc Hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Guccifer 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer-2-0.md), [J. Edgar Hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [James Clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### James Clapper, Witness Tampering Allegations, Whistleblower Protection Act - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 1:46:12–1:49:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/james-clapper-witness-tampering-allegations-whistleblower-protection-act.md Former DNI James Clapper appears on CNN to discuss Trump's comments regarding "spies" and "treason," suggesting they could constitute witness tampering. The hosts compare the treatment of this whistleblower to past whistleblowers like Thomas Drake and Bill Binney who faced severe retaliation. Keywords: [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [witness tampering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/witness-tampering.md), [treason](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treason.md), whistleblower protection act, [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md) ### ThinThread vs Trailblazer NSA Surveillance Boondoggle - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 2:05:12–2:09:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/thinthread-vs-trailblazer-nsa-surveillance-boondoggle.md The documentary "A Good American" details how the NSA abandoned a functional, privacy-respecting metadata system called ThinThread in favor of the multi-billion dollar Trailblazer project. Critics allege the decision was driven by a desire for large corporate contracts with firms like SAIC rather than national security efficiency. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), thinthread, trailblazer, [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [saic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saic.md) ### Ray McGovern, DNC Email Leak Physics - **Episode:** [1143: Nance in the Hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-06 - **Time:** 23:02–33:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood/chapter/ray-mcgovern-dnc-email-leak-physics.md Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern and NSA whistleblowers Bill Binney and Ed Loomis argue that the 2016 DNC email leak was a local download rather than a remote hack. Forensics allegedly show the data transfer speed exceeded the capacity of the internet at the time, suggesting the use of a physical USB drive. McGovern warns that maintaining the narrative of a Russian cyber attack could be used to justify a nuclear response under new military posture statements. Keywords: [ray mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), thumb drive, [guccifer 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer-2-0.md) ### Ray McGovern on Chuck Schumer and Intelligence Agency Power - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 45:14–52:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/ray-mcgovern-on-chuck-schumer-and-intelligence-agency-power.md Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern comments on Senator Chuck Schumer’s warning that intelligence agencies have "six ways from Sunday" to retaliate against opponents. McGovern compares the current state of the FBI to "J. Edgar Hoover on steroids," arguing that selective leaks are used to destroy political reputations. He asserts that mass surveillance has failed to prevent a single terrorist act and serves only as a post-crime forensic tool. Keywords: [ray mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [mass surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-surveillance.md), [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md) ### John Podesta Phishing, Bill Binney Whistleblower Claims - **Episode:** [1131: CHUD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-25 - **Time:** 17:50–21:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud/chapter/john-podesta-phishing-bill-binney-whistleblower-claims.md The breach of John Podesta's emails is characterized as a phishing incident rather than a sophisticated hack. Whistleblower Bill Binney maintains that data was leaked locally rather than hacked remotely. Online interactions regarding these theories often involve persistent trolls from platforms like Reddit. Keywords: [john podesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-podesta.md), [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [phishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phishing.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ### Bill Binney on NSA Bulk Acquisition and Political Targeting - **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-26 - **Time:** 2:06:43–2:09:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/bill-binney-on-nsa-bulk-acquisition-and-political-targeting.md Former NSA technical director Bill Binney appears on Tucker Carlson's show to discuss the agency's ability to track all domestic communications. Binney claims a small group within the NSA targets the Supreme Court, Congress, and the White House to gain leverage over political leaders. 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