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12/27 Best of 2012: Thomas Drake, NSA Whistle-blower & Jesselyn Radack & Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

December 27, 2012

On today’s Best of 2012, Sam’s interviews NSA whistle-blower Thomas Drake and his attorney Jesselyn Radack,on the government’s intimidation and personal destruction of whistle-blowers and the Obama Administration’s record on government transparency. And an interview with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on Kill Lists and the Grand Bargain. PLUS! Even more extra best of material from throughout the year!

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