Secrets and Lies
March 25, 2005
Journalist William Arkin is a one-time Army intelligence analyst and longtime crusader for military transparency. Last week, Arkin confronted a potentially career-ending accusation, when a Washington Times reporter was handed leaked evidence that Arkin had been a spy for Saddam Hussein. A complete lie, it turns out. But a chilling reminder of the occupational hazards of whistleblowing. Brooke talks to Arkin about the power of the smear. David Berkman “Forever Astor” Album: Leaving Home Label: Palmetto Jazz
