Topic: David Corn

The hosts discuss contradictions between Glenn Simpson's testimony and FBI records. Simpson claimed Fusion GPS never spoke with the FBI, yet Peter Strzok's emails suggest the bureau received copies of the dossier from Simpson and David Corn of Mother Jones. They suggest there may have been three distinct copies of the dossier circulating among different agencies and media outlets.

A leaked address book purportedly from Anthony Weiner’s laptop has surfaced, containing contact information for high-profile figures including Bill Clinton and various Hollywood moguls. The list includes personal cell phone numbers and email addresses, some of which were slightly obscured to prevent automated scraping.

Journalist Michael Isikoff discussed his interactions with former MI6 agent Christopher Steele on his podcast, Skullduggery. The conversation highlights Steele's meetings with multiple media outlets and his professional relationship with Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS, while noting that Steele is collaborating with David Corn on a book titled Russian Roulette.

A crowdsourced document known as the "Shitty Media Men" spreadsheet lists numerous journalists and editors accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct. Names mentioned include Sam Biddle, David Corn, and Ze Frank, with allegations ranging from "creepy DMs" to physical assault. The hosts discuss the validity of anonymous lists and the potential for professional grudges to influence the entries.

David Corn of Mother Jones is under investigation for inappropriate workplace behavior, while a Soros fund manager faces a $27 million lawsuit for alleged physical abuse and kinky sex. Additionally, Dustin Hoffman has been accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old intern on a film set. These cases are presented as part of a broader wave of revelations following the Weinstein scandal.

The origins of the Trump-Russia dossier are revisited, focusing on David Corn's reporting for Mother Jones. The discussion examines the timeline of when the FBI became involved and the role of Fusion GPS. New focus is placed on whether the dossier was used to obtain FISA warrants.

CNN's Don Lemon dismisses the Susan Rice story as a "fake scandal" ginned up by right-wing media. Meanwhile, David Corn of Mother Jones suggests that the criticism of Rice is rooted in racism and sexism. The hosts mock these defenses, characterizing them as a standard tactic to deflect from substantive allegations.

The hosts critique MSNBC's Joy Reid and her guest David Corn, noting their historical involvement in the "JournoList" email group. They play clips of Reid and Corn characterizing WikiLeaks as a "wholly owned subsidiary of Russian intelligence" and a "Russian laundromat" designed to benefit Donald Trump.

A controversial intelligence dossier compiled by former MI6 agent Christopher Steele was published by BuzzFeed after circulating among political elites for months. Senator John McCain and journalist David Corn are identified as key figures in the document's dissemination to the FBI and the public.

David Corn appeared on PBS to argue that Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin will eventually turn into a dangerous rivalry. Corn referenced reports from unnamed counterintelligence officers suggesting that Moscow has spent years attempting to co-opt Trump.

David Corn argues that Donald Trump's refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of Russian hacking is an attempt to protect the legitimacy of his election win. Corn suggests that Trump's dismissive attitude toward intelligence reports indicates something is "amiss" regarding his ties to Russia.

A report by David Corn in Mother Jones is deconstructed, which claims a former senior intelligence officer provided the FBI with evidence of a long-term Russian operation to cultivate Donald Trump. The hosts express skepticism regarding the "spy" source and the validity of the memos mentioned in the article. They characterize the reporting as sensationalist and question the logistics of a foreign intelligence officer leaking classified memos to a journalist.

Journalists David Corn and Kevin Drum appear on Bill Moyers Journal to discuss the Mother Jones cover story "Too Big to Jail." The investigation reveals how members of finance committees received millions in donations from banks while weakening regulations on derivatives. The hosts highlight the bipartisan nature of this corruption, noting that top Democrats held closed-door meetings with the same bankers who funded their campaigns.