3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Schiff, Economic Leverage Against Russia
Congressman Adam Schiff discusses the impossibility of US military intervention in Ukraine, advocating instead for "enormous economic leverage." He suggests that a coordinated effort with Europe could bring the Russian economy to its knees and diminish domestic support for Putin's "bellicose" foreign policy.
IBM Watson, ADHD Diagnosis, and Chuck Hagel's Rhetoric
The use of IBM's Watson computer in hospitals is discussed as a fulfillment of past predictions regarding medical expert systems. The hosts then pivot to a New York Times report on the rising rates of ADHD diagnoses in American children. They also highlight Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's sudden use of the word "bellicose" to describe North Korea, suggesting it is a coordinated talking point.
CNN Nuclear Threat Coverage, Jeff Zucker and Dirty Nukes
CNN coverage of North Korean nuclear threats is analyzed, focusing on the rhetoric used by Aaron Burnett and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. The discussion highlights the use of the word "bellicose" as a coordinated talking point across news outlets. Speculation is offered that CNN President Jeff Zucker encourages anchors to mention "dirty bombs" in Times Square to maintain viewer engagement through fear.
