6 chapters across the catalog
Anti-Gravity Technology, Silicon Spin Anecdote, Disclosure Delays
A host recalls a 1996 encounter with a semi-famous tech figure who claimed to have seen aliens and was convinced that anti-gravity technology would be revealed to the public "next week." The segment reflects on how such claims of imminent disclosure have been circulating for decades without fruition.
History of Israel-Hezbollah Wars, Rainbow of Rockets
NPR's Greg Myrie provides a historical overview of the 1996 and 2006 wars between Israel and Hezbollah. He describes the "rainbow of rockets" that characterized the 2006 conflict and warns that a third war would be exponentially more destructive. Analysts suggest that a ceasefire in Gaza is the only likely path to preventing a full-scale second front in Lebanon.
In his 1996 State of the Union address, President Bill Clinton used strong language regarding "illegal aliens" and the need to secure US borders. Clinton emphasized that jobs held by illegal immigrants should belong to citizens and legal residents, and he touted his administration's record on deportations. The hosts highlight the similarity between Clinton's 1990s rhetoric and current policy debates.
Professor Stephen Cohen on 1996 Russian Election Interference
Professor Stephen Cohen provides a historical account of U.S. interference in the 1996 Russian presidential election. He details how the Clinton administration used IMF loans and American political consultants to rescue Boris Yeltsin's failing campaign against the Communist Party. The hosts highlight the irony of current U.S. outrage over Russian meddling given the overt "Yanks to the Rescue" operations of the 1990s.
Robert Wasinger CNN Interview, Chinese Fundraising Comparison
Former Trump transition member Robert Wasinger argued on CNN that the focus should be on the illegal leaking of Michael Flynn's private conversations rather than the conversations themselves. He compared the current "amorphous" allegations to the concrete evidence of Chinese illegal fundraising during the 1996 Clinton-Gore campaign.
Hillary Clinton Super Predator Comments, Black Lives Matter
Hillary Clinton faced confrontations from Black Lives Matter activists regarding her 1996 "super predator" comments and the impact of the 1994 crime bill. The discussion explores the undercurrent of dissatisfaction within the black community regarding the Clinton legacy of incarceration.
