Thanks for you comments on this. My thoughs are fully formed on this thansk to you and others and I realize that many might not agree with my conclusion. I believe that his acceptance of the interview (regardless of what he said or did) was aiding and abetting and therefore they are actions of treason so long as the intent part is present.
On that issue I don't know if he intended harm or was just plain gullible, stupid and reckless.