Topic: Body Man

5 chapters across the catalog

Tech Neck
Episode 1017 43:10 - 46:29

1017: Tech Neck

Johnny McEntee, White House Body Man Gambling Problem

Johnny McEntee, President Trump's personal assistant and "body man," was escorted off White House grounds following an investigation into serious financial issues. While initial reports hinted at "financial crimes," it was later revealed that McEntee had a significant gambling problem that jeopardized his security clearance. The incident is framed as part of an ongoing vetting struggle within the Trump administration.

War on Serif
Episode 799 1:03:13 - 1:05:42

799: War on Serif

Huma Abedin and Secret Service Tensions, Clinton Inner Circle

Reports suggest ongoing friction between Hillary Clinton's inner circle, specifically aide Huma Abedin, and the Secret Service. Anecdotes describe Abedin's alleged dismissive attitude toward security protocols and personnel. The hosts discuss the broader sentiment within the intelligence and law enforcement communities regarding a potential Clinton presidency.

Assume the Position
Episode 539 59:38 - 1:04:40

539: Assume the Position

Reggie Love Interview, Osama Bin Laden Raid Spades Game

Reggie Love, former body man to President Obama, revealed in an interview that the president was not in the Situation Room for the entirety of the Osama Bin Laden raid. Instead, Obama, Love, and other staffers reportedly played 15 games of spades in the private dining room while the operation was underway. This contradicts the famous White House photograph depicting the administration's intense focus during the event.

Gingerbread Nation
Episode 277 13:45 - 17:49

277: Gingerbread Nation

TSA Gingerbread Man Software and Privacy Concerns

The TSA is piloting new body scanner software that replaces detailed anatomical images with a generic "gingerbread man" outline. The hosts analyze the choice of the term "gingerbread man," linking it to a 1998 film directed by Robert Altman and written by John Grisham. They argue the terminology is a form of subliminal messaging that treats travelers like children or "slaves."