Topic: Blackberries

EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra defended a strategy to reach 90% CO2 reduction by 2040 through carbon credits and shipping CO2 for underground storage in Sweden. Critics describe the plan as a "scam of scams" that merely shifts emissions responsibilities to developing nations. Hoekstra's comparison of the climate transition to the market shift between Nokia and BlackBerry was ridiculed for its technical inaccuracy.

A retrospective on the "Crackberry" era illustrates the early stages of mobile device addiction, where users became jittery when unable to check messages. The discussion also touches on the loss of natural navigational skills in the age of GPS, with one speaker admitting a lifelong inability to find their way around without assistance.

Judicial Watch deposed former State Department official John Hackett regarding Hillary Clinton's private email server. Hackett testified that he warned the chain of command about the unlawful use of a BlackBerry and the potential destruction of government records during the Benghazi investigation.

Ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino explains that the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) would have had to "whitelist" Hillary Clinton's private email address for it to reach President Obama's secure BlackBerry. This contradicts previous claims that Obama was unaware of Clinton's use of a non-government server. The hosts argue this proves high-level collusion within the administration.

An NPR investigation revealed that Facebook's partnerships with device manufacturers like BlackBerry allowed the social network to harvest data from users and their friends without explicit consent. By simply logging into a device, Facebook could access private messages, birthdays, and education histories for hundreds of thousands of people through a single account. Facebook defended the practice by claiming these manufacturers are "extensions" of the platform.

Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge reveals that President Obama used a pseudonym to communicate with Hillary Clinton on her private server. Huma Abedin told the FBI that the White House had to be notified every time Clinton changed her email address so Obama's secure BlackBerry would accept it. The hosts discuss whether this removes the President's "plausible deniability" regarding the server's existence.

Fox News provided a more detailed breakdown of the Podesta emails, including Clinton's awareness of State Department hacking and her private support for the Keystone Pipeline. The emails also revealed her belief that Wall Street insiders are needed to fix the financial system, contradicting her public campaign rhetoric.

The FBI released a 47-page redacted report on a Friday afternoon detailing its investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. The documents reveal that Clinton's staff occasionally destroyed mobile devices with hammers. Media outlets, including CNN and RT, provided varying interpretations of Clinton's inability to recall specific security briefings or the meaning of classification markings.

FBI investigation notes indicate Hillary Clinton used 13 mobile devices and five iPads to access her private email server, with several devices' locations remaining unknown. The report highlights Clinton's claims that she did not recall specific training regarding the handling of classified information, including discussions about the drone program. FBI Director James Comey previously described the handling of these secrets as "extremely careless."

State Department spokesperson John Kirby struggled to provide specific dates for when Hillary Clinton received security briefings. The hosts reference a famous video of Clinton receiving news of Muammar Gaddafi's death via a Blackberry message, noting the absence of this specific communication in public WikiLeaks archives despite its apparent use of her private server.

The hosts address "dead ends" in their research, such as a rumored global fund from the Reagan era that Curry could not verify. They provide technical advice for listeners using older devices like the Nokia E71 and BlackBerry, explaining how to use RSS feeds to access the show. They also joke about the "glut of talent" on the show despite it being the same two hosts for years.

Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down the legal implications of Cheryl Mills' recent deposition. Key revelations include Clinton's use of a BlackBerry that was inoperable in the State Department, forcing her to leave her secure office to communicate. Napolitano argues this was a deliberate attempt to bypass the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and hide "shakedowns" related to the Clinton Foundation.

Hillary Clinton claims during the Benghazi hearings that she did not have a computer in her office at the State Department and conducted very little work via email. State Department spokesperson John Kirby is questioned about the unusual nature of a Secretary of State lacking a desktop computer in the modern era. The hosts contrast this claim with her known use of a BlackBerry device, which functions as an email machine.

Sculley discusses the economics of smartphone production, noting that the bill of materials is typically half the retail price. He reveals that his team considered acquiring BlackBerry but decided against it after realizing they could run a similar handset business with 50 to 100 people instead of BlackBerry's 7,000. He emphasizes that his background in the soft drink industry made him comfortable with low-margin commodity businesses.

The hosts answer various technical questions, including the status of the "Global Blank Fund" investigation, which Curry has dropped due to a lack of credible leads. They provide advice on using the Soundbyte app and how to access the show's stream on older Nokia and BlackBerry devices. They also address a listener's comment about the "glut of talent" on the show.

Hillary Clinton's social media presence is analyzed, specifically her use of photos showing her looking at a smartphone. This is interpreted as a public relations effort to appear "young and hip," while also serving as a callback to Barack Obama's early branding as a tech-savvy candidate with a BlackBerry.

Despite claiming she used a private server for "convenience" to carry only one device, Hillary Clinton admitted to Kara Swisher that she uses an iPhone, a BlackBerry, and two iPads. The hosts discuss the "kid gloves" treatment Clinton receives from the New York Times and other media outlets. They suggest that even some "Obama-bot" supporters are not "ready for Hillary" due to these ongoing controversies.

A Fox News clip featuring Kimberly Guilfoyle highlights the mainstream media's obsession with Apple products. The hosts criticize the requirement that the Apple Watch must be paired with an iPhone 6 to function. They compare this to the failed Blackberry PlayBook, which similarly required a tethered phone.

The hosts continue thanking donors and executive producers, including Sir Dennis Cruz and Just Diane. They promote the No Agenda BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) channel and remind listeners of the upcoming Sunday show. The segment reinforces the show's reliance on listener support rather than traditional advertising or corporate sponsorship.

Adam and John continue thanking donors, including Just Diane and Sir Dennis Cruz. They discuss a detailed note from a donor regarding the history of "sensimilla" and seedless marijuana. The segment ends with a promotion for the No Agenda BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) channel and a reminder of the show's "Value for Value" model.