: The episode explores the culture of the U.S. intelligence community and why an individual would choose the risky path of formal whistle-blowing.
: The episode captures the transition from a quiet administrative complaint to a national political firestorm that shifted the trajectory of the Trump presidency. Production Credits Host : Michael Barbaro [S4E13] 10.25.19
: Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman (Intelligence and National Security reporters for The New York Times ) : The episode explores the culture of the U
: It details the specific concerns raised regarding a phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where military aid was allegedly leveraged for political favors. Production Credits Host : Michael Barbaro : Julian E
: Reporters Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman discuss the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act and how the procedural "by-the-book" nature of the complaint made it particularly difficult for the administration to ignore.