Ep. 27: Covering Up the CIA Defense

 In a trial of profound public significance, it is
particularly important that the media informing the public of the
prosecution cover all impactful claims and defenses. In the first
of two episodes on the trial and prosecution of the Watergate
burglars, we will examine whether the Washington Post
intentionally covered up the planned defense of burglary
supervisor Howard Hunt, a “retired” CIA agent: that the burglary
was an appropriate national security CIA operation.   If the
Post did so intentionally, the paper can justifiably be accused
of a coverup far more significant than a coverup of checks routed
through Mexico which caused President Nixon to resign.  But
what is the  proof that the Washington Post covered up
Hunt's defense and, far more seriously, that our chief
intelligence agency had infiltrated the White House and was
working at cross-purposes to our elected Executive?   
We will present our proof in this episode and later follow with
the Washington Post’s coverage of, or failure to cover, other
prominent issues.
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