Topic: Cnn Leaks

Anthony Scaramucci critiques Steve Bannon's character, comparing his political decline to the "spitzerization" of Eliot Spitzer due to a lack of allies. He accuses Bannon of being a dishonest leaker and describes his own firing as the result of a "hot mic" incident that a journalist took out of context. Scaramucci maintains that Bannon's influence waned because he treated people as disposable.

Former CIA Director James Woolsey appears on CNN to discuss James Comey’s actions. While Fareed Zakaria defends Comey as a "private citizen" sharing notes, Woolsey argues that disclosing sensitive conversations with the President is a stunning breach of protocol, regardless of classification status.

CNN's use of former CIA analysts to explain the Manchester bombing is scrutinized. Analyst Tara Maller suggests the bomb-maker is likely still at large because skilled bomb-makers rarely act as suicide bombers. The hosts discuss the "signatures" of IEDs and the frustration of UK officials over U.S. intelligence leaks to the New York Times regarding the investigation.

The hosts examine how various networks defended Susan Rice using anonymous sources. They highlight a potential conflict of interest, noting that Rice is married to Ian Cameron, an executive producer at ABC News. They suggest this connection explains the favorable coverage she receives from the network.

The hosts highlight a segment on CNN where an analyst discusses the "Deep State" and the impact of intelligence leaks. They point out a specific verbal slip where the analyst appears to refer to Trump as the "illegally elected president" before correcting himself to "legally elected."

The release of Project Veritas CNN Leaks Part 1 is analyzed with skepticism regarding its impact. The recordings, dating back to 2009, are described as potentially outdated and likely to contain standard newsroom banter rather than modern political smoking guns. Expectations for the leaks include eye-rolling, blatant favoritism, and locker-room talk among television executives.

Senator Dianne Feinstein expresses concern over intelligence leaks coming from the White House, specifically regarding the "kill list" and Stuxnet. She suggests that these leaks have jeopardized human assets. CNN contributor Peter Bergen is criticized for downplaying the scandal, with some suggesting he is a "stooge" for the administration.