Topic: Benghazi

209 chapters across the catalog

Hatchet Man
Episode 1728 1:20:37 - 1:23:48

1728: Hatchet Man

CIA Targeting Officer Job Ad and Sarah Adams

A job advertisement for a CIA Targeting Officer on USAJOBS.gov is analyzed for its description of "covert action operations." The discussion turns to Sarah Adams, a former targeter and author, who has been appearing on podcasts to warn of imminent ISIS threats in the U.S. and Europe.

Sideshow Bob
Episode 1727 34:29 - 42:47

1727: Sideshow Bob

CIA Career Secrecy, Sarah Adams Background Scrutiny

The public claims of former CIA officers like Sarah Adams are scrutinized, noting that genuine agency veterans are typically restricted from discussing their service. Adams' background as a "CIA targeter" and NGO official in Ukraine is questioned, with suggestions that such roles are often tied to color revolutions. The segment concludes that these public personas are often used to amplify fear-based narratives about imminent ISIS threats.

Red Book Special
Episode 1648 1:41:52 - 1:45:11

1648: Red Book Special

David Petraeus Resignation and Media Reaction

Andrea Mitchell's emotional reading of CIA Director David Petraeus's resignation letter is analyzed. The hosts suggest her reaction was either "acting" to emphasize the gravity of the news or indicative of a deeper connection, noting the resignation's timing relative to the Benghazi investigation.

Cash on a Pallet
Episode 848 2:32 - 4:27

848: Cash on a Pallet

4chan FBI Informant, Clinton Foundation Libya Allegations

A purported FBI informant on 4chan claimed that FBI Director James Comey declined to prosecute Hillary Clinton to avoid confronting high-level government officials. The informant alleged that the Clinton Foundation was involved in gun running in Libya and that related documents were found on a private email server. The source suggests the FBI is waiting for a potential Trump presidency to pursue these cases.

Cash on a Pallet
Episode 848 20:50 - 25:33

848: Cash on a Pallet

CNN Interview with Charles Woods, Benghazi Controversy

Charles Woods, father of a State Department staffer killed in Benghazi, appeared on CNN to discuss Hillary Clinton's alleged lies regarding the 2012 attack. The interviewer repeatedly pressed Woods to demand an apology from Donald Trump regarding the Khan family, while Woods insisted that Clinton should apologize for her role in the Benghazi aftermath. The segment highlights the media's focus on specific soundbites over the guest's primary message.

Cash on a Pallet
Episode 848 38:46 - 43:05

848: Cash on a Pallet

Hillary Clinton's Benghazi Explanations, Chris Wallace Interview

Hillary Clinton claimed in a Fox News interview that Benghazi family members "misremembered" her comments regarding the anti-Islam video. Fact-checkers, including the Washington Post, awarded her "four Pinocchios" for her claims about FBI Director Comey's findings. The discussion focuses on her "tell"—a specific chuckle—when she is perceived to be avoiding the truth.

Cash on a Pallet
Episode 848 43:05 - 46:24

848: Cash on a Pallet

Charles Woods' Notebook, Benghazi Casket Ceremony

Charles Woods produced a personal notebook where he recorded contemporaneous notes of his meeting with Hillary Clinton following the Benghazi attack. According to his records, Clinton explicitly told him the filmmaker responsible for the anti-Islam video would be arrested. Woods maintains this proves Clinton lied to the families during the casket ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base.

Cash on a Pallet
Episode 848 2:04:13 - 2:05:58

848: Cash on a Pallet

Judicial Watch, Clinton Foundation and Benghazi Links

Judicial Watch released 300 pages of State Department documents revealing that Libyan officials sought meetings with Bill Clinton through the Clinton Foundation shortly after the Benghazi attack. The documents suggest the Foundation acted as a "spider in the middle of the web" for various international dealings. This corruption is cited as a primary reason elites fear a Trump presidency.

School-ology
Episode 1287 2:33:04 - 2:38:13

1287: School-ology

SEAL Team 6 Helicopter Crash and Benghazi Connection

The 2011 crash of a Chinook helicopter carrying members of SEAL Team 6 is alleged to be a deliberate act to silence witnesses of the failed bin Laden raid. The theory claims the RPG used to down the helicopter was part of a weapons shipment from Benghazi orchestrated by Hillary Clinton. This narrative links several major controversies of the Obama era into a single conspiracy involving treason and bribery.

Meat Must Flow
Episode 1240 2:53:57 - 2:55:45

1240: Meat Must Flow

Michael Flynn, Military Intelligence Theories

A list of theories from a military intelligence source explains why Michael Flynn was considered dangerous to the "deep state." The claims include Flynn's knowledge of Hillary Clinton's weapon transfers from Libya to Syria, the role of Ukraine in the Arab Spring, and the "stand-down" order during the Benghazi attack. Most significantly, Flynn reportedly intended to audit the various U.S. intelligence agencies, making him a primary target for removal.

Booby-Trap
Episode 1222 2:53:55 - 2:55:17

1222: Booby-Trap

Judicial Watch Authorized to Depose Hillary Clinton

A federal court has authorized Judicial Watch to take a sworn deposition from Hillary Clinton regarding her private email server and Benghazi-related records. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton announced the ruling as a major victory for transparency. The hosts express skepticism that the deposition will lead to significant legal consequences but acknowledge the persistence of the organization's lawsuits.

Slutty Vegan
Episode 1171 2:00:25 - 2:03:13

1171: Slutty Vegan

Judicial Watch, Hillary Clinton Email Discovery

Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch reported that the Justice Department continues to protect Hillary Clinton by opposing additional discovery regarding her private email server and the Benghazi incident. Fitton argued that the "Russiagate" investigation was a diversion intended to suppress the Clinton email scandal. The segment expresses skepticism toward Attorney General William Barr's willingness to prosecute high-level corruption from the previous administration.

Fudged
Episode 1114 1:40:54 - 1:45:46

1114: Fudged

Lara Logan, Mike Ritland Podcast and Media Criticism

Lara Logan appeared on a three-and-a-half-hour podcast with former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, where she delivered a scathing critique of the mainstream media. Logan discussed her experiences in war zones, her assault in Tahrir Square, and her departure from CBS following a controversial Benghazi report. She argued that the media has abandoned objectivity to become political activists and propagandists.

Justice 4 Hillary
Episode 1094 2:12:39 - 2:17:20

1094: Justice 4 Hillary

Bowe Bergdahl and Benghazi, Stinger Missile Theory

A controversial theory links the release of Bowe Bergdahl to a cover-up involving illegal Stinger missile sales to Libyan rebels. The claim suggests Ambassador Chris Stevens was sent to Benghazi to retrieve missiles that had been used against US helicopters in Afghanistan. While the theory is widely circulated in certain circles, skeptics argue it lacks concrete evidence and relies on speculative connections between disparate events.

Congressional Jignitty
Episode 1006 1:41:16 - 1:46:54

1006: Congressional Jignitty

Carter Page's Background and Chris Stevens Connection

Carter Page’s history as a Trident Scholar and Eagle Scout is reviewed alongside his past work for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. A theory is proposed that Page’s personal friendship with the late Ambassador Chris Stevens may have influenced his animosity toward the Clinton State Department following the Benghazi attack.

MADCOM
Episode 971 2:44:19 - 2:46:35

971: MADCOM

Benghazi Trial, Ahmed Abu Khattala

The trial of Ahmed Abu Khattala, the alleged leader of the militia behind the 2012 Benghazi attack, has begun in Washington D.C. Khattala was captured by U.S. Special Forces in Libya and is facing charges for the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

Trump Trope
Episode 874 46:33 - 49:57

874: Trump Trope

October Surprise History, Benghazi Theories, Clinton Campaign Strategy

The history of the "October Surprise" is revisited, specifically the 1980 Iran hostage crisis and theories that the Benghazi attack was a botched attempt to create a similar hero moment for the Obama administration. The current Clinton campaign is criticized for lacking a positive message, relying instead on attacking Donald Trump's character and associations.

New World Hackers
Episode 871 13:16 - 15:59

871: New World Hackers

WikiLeaks, Hillary Clinton Emails and Chris Stevens Death

WikiLeaks emails from the Podesta archives reveal internal communications regarding the death of Ambassador Chris Stevens in Libya. In one email chain, Hillary Clinton refers to the deceased ambassador as "Chris Smith," a mistake that went uncorrected by aides Cheryl Mills and Victoria Nuland.