FOIA and Secrecy
Mark discusses the challenges reporters face in accessing information through FOIA, highlighting the recent amendment that eliminates the deliberative process privilege after 25 years. He reflects on the long-standing history of government secrecy, tracing its roots back to the Roosevelt administration, and emphasizes the implications of intelligence classification and declassification in contemporary politics. The conversation sheds light on how draft documents from past administrations are now accessible, revealing a treasure trove of historical insights.In this clip
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“The Skinny on American Intelligence & the Law” – with D.C. “Super Lawyer” Mark Zaid
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