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Michael Hayden talked about his book Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror, in which he provides an inside look at national security. He was interviewed by former C…

Former CIA Director James Woolsey spoke about the history of the Central Intelligence Agency and intelligence policy over the past few decades, focusing on the impact the fall of the Soviet …

James Woolsey talked about the release of the National Intelligence Estimate of Iran, which concluded that Iran had ended its nuclear weapons program. He said that Iran was still researching…

Former CIA Directors spoke about the changes in intelligence gathering and distribution following the end of the Cold War. Among the issues they addressed were terrorism, counterintelligence…

Beginning from the Truman administration, James Woolsey spoke on the history of the Central Intelligence Agency. He listed the goals of the organization and discussed changes in its policies…

Witnesses testified before the committee about the September 11 Commission’s proposal for the creation of a National Intelligence Director. They emphasized that such a director would need to…

Former directors spoke about their tenures at the CIA and how the agency has changed. Among the topics they addressed were new intelligence gathering methods, terrorist threats, and the abil…

James Woolsey, former CIA Director, (1993-95) talked about the Intelligence Bill, the new CIA Director, and the shake-up at the CIA. He also responded to telephone calls from viewers.

Panelists discussed ways to develop intelligence as part of an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. They spoke about the proper role of intelligence in anti-terrorism efforts, the met…

Former intelligence officials testified about proposals to create a new Cabinet-level position for the Director of Central Intelligence, coordination between different intelligence agencies,…

Panelists talked about intelligence gathering and distribution, as well as reforms to improve U.S. intelligence programs. Among the topics they addressed were faulty intelligence prior to mi…

James Woolsey, former CIA Director, spoke to reporters about the authorization of a new investigation of pre-war intelligence on Iraq. Among topics he discussed were the number of investigat…

Witnesses testified about the sufficiency of intelligence information on Iraq prior to launching military operations in the country. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence of Iraq…

Mr. Woolsey discussed the current escalation of the Middle East conflict and the role of the CIA in formulating U.S. policy. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic m…

James Woolsey talked about upcoming CIA oversight hearings, the relationship between the CIA and Congress, and other intelligence issues. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Participants talked about the impacts of the Hanssen spy case on intelligence operations and the future of intelligence gathering. Following their remarks they answered questions from the au…