A writer awaiting the official release (tomorrow!) of a book could do absolutely no better than to sit down and talk through the sure-to-be-controversial findings with The remarkable Ginni Thomas of The Daily Caller.

In her introductory comments, Ginni writes:

Dear reader,

Diana West is a meticulous researcher who writes compellingly. She is also a new friend. Her new book, "American Betrayal," reads like a historical thriller as she weaves remarkable details from a variety of sources, including intelligence archives from the collapsed Soviet Union. In this week's interview, West explains the thesis of her book that she admits even shocked her: "Americans have been betrayed ... by our leaders going back to FDR's administration in the 1930s because we were penetrated by Soviet agents to such an extent that our policies and, indeed I argue, our character as a nation was subverted." You may not agree, but give this one a read if you are ready to have your brain stretched!

This interview includes her observations about what is not being discussed in the Benghazi turmoil, why ideology matters, the inevitable erosion of trust in our government and President Obama's record on relating to allies and enemies.

Watch the full interview on The Daily Caller's "Leaders with Ginni Thomas" below.