Podcast Summary: "Former CIA Officer Exposes The Shadow Government | Candace Ep 100"

Hosted by Candace Owens

Introduction

In episode 100 of the Candace podcast, Candace Owens sits down alone to engage in a deep and revealing conversation with Kevin Shipp, a former CIA officer turned whistleblower. Owens introduces Shipp as someone who has extensively studied declassified CIA documents and authored the book Chaos, which she recommends as essential reading for podcast listeners. The episode promises an unfiltered exploration of the CIA's inner workings and its impact on the government and society.

Kevin Shipp’s Journey into the CIA

Early Recruitment and Career Beginnings

At [00:55], Kevin Shipp recounts his unconventional path to joining the CIA. Unlike the typical recruits from Ivy League institutions, Shipp was encouraged by an undercover CIA operative named Dana to apply, despite his troubled college past involving drug and alcohol use.

Kevin Shipp [00:55]: "In my case, I had a friend who was in there. I didn't know it, because he was undercover, was encouraging me to put in an application... so I filled it out, gave it to him and just blew it off."

At [01:35], Shipp describes the rigorous background checks and his initial skepticism about being accepted into such a prestigious agency. Despite his doubts, he attends an interview at CIA headquarters, where he candidly discusses his past.

Kevin Shipp [03:56]: "I was a starving biologist. My minor was in microbiology. And I decided I want to find a new career that, you know, I'm not made to be in a laboratory."

Advancement within the CIA

Shipp details his rapid advancement within the CIA, initially joining the Security Protective Service and later transitioning to the Counter-Espionage Group. By [07:02], he becomes a protective agent for William Casey, the Director of the CIA, and participates in high-stakes operations overseas.

Kevin Shipp [07:02]: "Within roughly eight months, I was promoted to be an agent, a protective agent on the protective detail of William Casey when he was Director of the CIA."

Exposing the Shadow Government

Identifying Operational Vulnerabilities

At [16:41], Shipp describes uncovering a significant vulnerability within the CIA's computer systems that could potentially expose covert agents. His attempts to report this issue are met with resistance and eventual suppression by higher-ups.

Kevin Shipp [16:41]: "So I went into the CIA server in headquarters, and they had erased my report from the CIA server. And I was like, what on earth is going on here?"

Facing Retaliation and Personal Risks

The suppression of his report leads to severe repercussions for Shipp and his family. By [19:00], he narrates how his family was systematically poisoned, leading to serious health issues, and how the CIA engaged in surveillance and intimidation tactics to silence him.

Kevin Shipp [19:00]: "The CIA was ordering me not to tell anybody about it... They wouldn't allow any medical tests, any environmental tests. Told me to keep it quiet."

Operation Mockingbird and Media Manipulation

CIA’s Influence Over the Media

Shipp delves into Operation Mockingbird, a CIA initiative aimed at controlling and manipulating mainstream media. At [24:50], he explains how the CIA has longstanding relationships with major news outlets, ensuring that negative reporting about the agency is suppressed.

Kevin Shipp [25:46]: "Mockingbird poster child Bob Woodward... the CIA puts journalists on the CIA payroll to be able to control the information that's getting out to the public."

Modern-Day Propaganda Techniques

He further discusses contemporary efforts like the Trusted News Initiative, where major media and social platforms agree to censor certain information, maintaining the CIA's influence over public discourse.

Kevin Shipp [28:27]: "Now when you sign a CIA agreement... they'll put you under a non-disclosure agreement with a threat of prison if you talk about anything you're not supposed to talk about."

Historical Event Analysis and CIA Involvement

Assassinations and False Flags

Shipp and Owens analyze several historical events, asserting CIA involvement or connections behind significant incidents:

• JFK Assassination: Shipp disputes the official narrative, suggesting CIA operatives were involved in orchestrating the assassination.

  Kevin Shipp [58:47]: "They put the Fox in charge of the hen house... All of that was a CIA hit."

• 9/11 Attacks: He challenges the mainstream explanation, citing missing evidence like plane wreckage and suggesting an inside operation to justify the Patriot Act.

  Kevin Shipp [64:35]: "911 was not the act of a bunch of poorly flight trained terrorists... It was an intentional act."

• MKUltra Program: Shipp connects the MKUltra mind control experiments to various assassinations and criminal activities, including the Charles Manson murders and the actions of individuals like Adam Lanza.

  Kevin Shipp [46:32]: "They were trying to create assassins that would go kill somebody and then have no memory of the event."

Whistleblowing and Personal Consequences

Becoming a Whistleblower

Shipp explains his transition from CIA operative to whistleblower after uncovering systemic issues and experiencing direct retaliation. At [39:56], he emphasizes the dangers faced by those who expose governmental misconduct.

Kevin Shipp [39:56]: "That's why you never hear about CIA whistleblowers until recently because of the NDA... They threatened me and my wife and kids with prison if we talked about the evidence I collected to anyone."

Publishing the Truth

Despite facing severe opposition, Shipp authored Twilight of the Shadow Government, published independently to bypass CIA censorship. He discusses the risks involved in breaking his non-disclosure agreement and the ongoing threats to his livelihood.

Kevin Shipp [68:50]: "It's the only way I could get this out. I took some personal risk, which I'm glad to do, because it's so important."

Conclusion and Call to Action

Supporting Whistleblowers and Seeking Truth

Candace Owens urges listeners to support Kevin Shipp by purchasing his book and contributing financially to his cause. She emphasizes the importance of uncovering and confronting the deep state’s influence over government and media.

Candace Owens [70:05]: "We need to support you, and we need to make sure people know your name, know what you're doing."

Final Thoughts on Government Transparency

Both Owens and Shipp express a shared belief in the necessity of exposing governmental corruption and the importance of maintaining vigilance against the deep state’s ongoing influence.

Kevin Shipp [73:13]: "We are bigger than the CIA. We are."

Candace Owens [74:15]: "We just have to keep going."

Notable Quotes

• Candace Owens [00:00]: "learning the truth about the CIA, it is just. It will rip you into a new reality about our government."

• Kevin Shipp [16:41]: "So I went into the CIA server in headquarters, and they had erased my report from the CIA server. And I was like, what on earth is going on here?"

• Kevin Shipp [28:27]: "Now when you sign a CIA agreement... they'll put you under a non-disclosure agreement with a threat of prison if you talk about anything you're not supposed to talk about."

• Kevin Shipp [46:32]: "They were trying to create assassins that would go kill somebody and then have no memory of the event."

• Candace Owens [70:05]: "We need to support you, and we need to make sure people know your name, know what you're doing."

Additional Information

Books by Kevin Shipp:

• From the Company of Shadows
• Twilight of the Shadow Government: How Transparency Will Kill the Deep State

Support Kevin Shipp:

• Visit his YouTube channel or follow him on Twitter @kevinship.
• Purchase his books through independent publishers like Skyhorse.
• Support via fundraising platforms such as GiveSendGo.

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