Judge Napolitano - INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson & Ray McGovern : Weekly Wrap

April 11, 2025.

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Larry C. Johnson & Ray McGovern

Together, Larry C. Johnson and Ray McGovern form one of the most compelling intelligence duos in independent media today. Both are veterans of the CIA with decades of firsthand experience in intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, foreign policy, and global security. Their collaboration each Friday on Judge Andrew Napolitano’s Judging Freedom YouTube channel—known as the Weekend Intelligence Roundtable—is nothing short of a masterclass in truth-telling and geopolitical analysis.

Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and counterterrorism expert who also served in the State Department. With deep knowledge of covert operations and international affairs, he’s built a reputation as a fierce critic of U.S. foreign policy, media disinformation, and the interventionist model that has shaped decades of global conflict. Johnson is also a co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) and brings clarity, directness, and tactical insight to his analysis, especially on issues like Syria, Russia, and the war on terror.

Ray McGovern served as a CIA analyst for 27 years, delivering the President’s Daily Brief and leading the Soviet Foreign Policy Branch during the Cold War. Known for his deep knowledge of Russia and his moral clarity, McGovern has spent the past two decades warning about the dangers of intelligence politicization, reckless foreign policy, and unjust wars—from Iraq to Ukraine to Gaza. He consistently calls for diplomacy, restraint, and a return to principles grounded in truth and international law.

On Judging Freedom, Johnson and McGovern don’t just offer commentary—they create a symphony of intelligence excellence, blending operational insight with historical context and ethical reflection. Their conversations are rich with perspective, challenging official narratives and helping audiences cut through the noise to see the broader picture.

Whether discussing CIA overreach, NATO escalation, or the humanitarian costs of war, these two intelligence veterans bring authenticity, rigor, and courage to the table—week after week.

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