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I'm Alana Kagan and this is the LawFair podcast bonus edition May 6, 2020.

Representative John Radcliffe testified before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee as

part of his nomination for the position of director of national intelligence.

Radcliffe was asked about his views on Russian interference about the threat posed by North

Korea about how he would handle a variety of issues posed by the coronavirus pandemic

and much more.

The hearing was fairly substantive but did include some meandering and grandstanding.

So we cut out all the unnecessary repetition and theatrics to leave you with just the questions

and answers that you need to hear.

It's the LawFair podcast bonus edition.

Radcliffe versus the committee with no bull.

Congressman Radcliffe several questions.

When you're confirmed to be DNI, you'll be walking into an organization that's been

led for quite some time by acting officials.

It applies to the position for which you've been nominated but also more recently to the

Inspector General's office.

Independence and ability to speak truth to power are critical in both offices.

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