Topic: Civil Contempt

2 chapters across the catalog

Pumpkin Coin
Episode 1639 1:19:23 - 1:22:50

1639: Pumpkin Coin

Catherine Herridge Firing, Civil Contempt Case

Investigative journalist Catherine Herridge was fired by CBS News, and her personal reporting files were reportedly seized by the network. Herridge is currently facing civil contempt charges for refusing to divulge a source in a case involving a Chinese scientist. The hosts speculate that Herridge's increased credibility may lead to a high-level government spokesperson role in a future administration.

Noodle Mensch
Episode 1399 2:16:41 - 2:20:22

1399: Noodle Mensch

January 6th Investigation, Steve Bannon Indictment

Steve Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the January 6th House Committee. Media coverage of the indictment has characterized the Capitol riot as the "worst attack on democracy since the Civil War." The hosts argue the investigation is a "purge" intended to vilify Republicans and Trump supporters.