This is Democracy – Episode 78: The Role of Intelligence Agencies in American Democracy

Jeremi sits down with John Sipher to discuss how intelligence agencies operate within a democracy. As usual, Zachary kicks things off with his original poem, “Supposed to Forget.” John Sipher retired in 2014 after a 28-year career in the Central Intelligence Agency’s National Clandestine Service. At the time of his retirement, he was a member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service, the leadership team that guides CIA activities globally. John served multiple overseas tours as Chief of Station and Deputy Chief of Station in Europe, Asia, and in high-threat environments. John also served as a lead instructor in the CIA’s clandestine training school and was a regular lecturer at the CIA’s leadership development program. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.