Topic: Conspirators

3 chapters across the catalog

Post Racial
Episode 1064 7:11 - 9:42

1064: Post Racial

Kamala Harris and the Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

Senator Kamala Harris argued that the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should be delayed. Harris contended that an "unindicted co-conspirator" to a crime should not be allowed to appoint a lifetime judge who might eventually rule on matters related to the president's legal issues. She characterized the situation as a fundamental threat to the American republic.

A.I. Zombies
Episode 1062 38:59 - 43:31

1062: A.I. Zombies

Unindicted Co-Conspirator Terminology, CBS Analysis Critique

The term "unindicted co-conspirator" is identified as a new media talking point used to implicate President Trump without a formal indictment. The hosts critique a CBSN segment where analysts struggled to explain why Trump would be guilty of campaign finance violations for actions taken as a candidate. They dismiss the "monarchical theory of government" arguments presented by critics.

Morally Deformed
Episode 774 35:47 - 37:20

774: Morally Deformed

Philip Mudd's Concentric Circles of Investigation

Former CIA official Philip Mudd outlines a "concentric circle" strategy for investigating the Paris attacks on CNN. The plan involves analyzing seized cell phones for recent communications, searching for support networks and weapons caches, and identifying individuals who may have had prior knowledge of the plot. The hosts note the uniformity of the "expert" advice being broadcast across major networks.