Topic: Dcleaks

4 chapters across the catalog

Throw a Rock
Episode 893 35:05 - 43:09

893: Throw a Rock

Declassified Report Analysis, Trolls and Cyber Attribution

A detailed reading of the declassified intelligence report reveals a heavy reliance on "analytic judgment" rather than hard technical evidence. The report defines "trolls" as paid social media users and claims Russian intelligence used the Guccifer 2.0 persona to leak data. However, the document admits that the systems targeted were not involved in vote tallying and that much of the "influence" came from overt propaganda on the RT network.

Quantum of Evidence
Episode 863 31:44 - 33:11

863: Quantum of Evidence

DCLeaks, Michelle Obama Passport Leak

The website DCLeaks published hacked emails from a Democratic operative, revealing the schedules of Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton. The leak included a purported image of the First Lady's passport, highlighting the continued use of private Gmail accounts for sensitive political information.

Power Through
Episode 860 8:20 - 20:01

860: Power Through

Colin Powell Email Hack, Russian Intelligence Allegations

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell's personal AOL email account was compromised, with the leaked contents published on DCLeaks.com. Media outlets including Fox News and ABC report that Powell referred to Donald Trump as a "national disgrace" and labeled the birther movement as racist. While intelligence officials link the hack to Russian state actors, the hosts question why Russia would release emails that damage Trump's reputation.

Power Through
Episode 860 24:33 - 31:25

860: Power Through

General Michael Flynn, NSA Surveillance Capabilities

General Michael Flynn appeared on Fox News with Megyn Kelly to address being insulted in the leaked Colin Powell emails. Flynn suggests that high-visibility individuals must assume their communications are never truly private, whether targeted by nation-states or anonymous groups. The discussion explores the possibility that the NSA's internal databases, which allow access via Social Security numbers, could be the source of such leaks rather than Russian intelligence.