Episode 31 Summary – CFD Podcast: False Patriots

In this episode, Tabitha Baume explains that unauthorized disclosure of classified information can lead to criminal charges and permanent loss of a security clearance.

She emphasizes that sharing classified information with the media or the public violates federal law and undermines national security. Her key message is that cleared professionals must use official whistleblower channels, such as reporting concerns to an Inspector General, rather than releasing classified information outside authorized processes.