Topic: Deception

The discussion centers on "Project Blue Beam," a theorized government plan to use advanced holographic technology and directed energy to simulate an alien invasion or a religious event to unite the world under a single government. Recent reports from Harvard scientists about a potential "mothership" and Navy pilot sightings are framed as part of this long-term psychological operation.

A Florida woman is suing Kraft Heinz, alleging that Velveeta Shells & Cheese takes longer than the advertised "three and a half minutes" to prepare. The hosts argue this is a "smokescreen" for a more serious federal ruling regarding Kraft's claims of having "no artificial preservatives," which a judge recently allowed to proceed due to the presence of synthetic citric acid.

A host's wife, Tina, received a five-day ban from Instagram after commenting on a Zara clothing advertisement. She accused the brand of deceptive advertising because the items featured in the paid ad were listed as out of stock upon clicking. The platform flagged her account as "not safe for the community" following the interaction.

ABC News is criticized for deceptive editing that spliced Comey's comments about Loretta Lynch's interference into a segment about Michael Flynn. This montage effectively redirected the focus of government meddling away from the Clinton campaign and toward the Trump administration's actions.

Using analysis from "Bombard's Body Language" on YouTube, the hosts break down Susan Rice's interview on the PBS NewsHour. The analysis points to specific "tells," such as double-blinking and holding her breath, as evidence of extreme stress and deception. They focus on her slip-of-the-tongue regarding a "presidential request" for intelligence.

A New York Magazine profile of Ben Rhodes revealed his disdain for the "blob" of the foreign policy establishment and his pride in deceiving the public regarding the Iran deal. The hosts discuss a Charlie Rose interview featuring Obama speechwriters, including Jon Lovett, who reportedly wrote the "if you like your insurance, you can keep it" line for the Affordable Care Act.

The Federal Trade Commission fined Lumosity $2 million for deceptive advertising practices regarding its "brain training" games. Lumosity claimed its software could improve neuroplasticity and stave off Alzheimer's disease and dementia without scientific backing. The ads notably ran as underwriting on National Public Radio, despite strict rules against making health claims in public radio sponsorships.

The hosts analyze C-SPAN footage of President Obama discussing the Affordable Care Act with Republicans like Eric Cantor. They highlight a specific instance where Obama claimed the law's regulations would only apply to new plans on the exchanges, not existing private plans. They characterize his verbal stumbling as a sign of intentional deception regarding the loss of current insurance coverage.

The discussion examines the allegation that the government utilized "crisis actors" during the Sandy Hook tragedy to build support for gun control. Anderson Cooper dismissed these claims as "beyond crazy" and criticized the idea that reporters would participate in a ruse. The hosts argue that the media's aggressive defense against these theories suggests they are protecting a specific narrative.

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell is criticized for a segment in which he repeatedly called Mitt Romney and his staff "liars" over a deceptive campaign ad. The hosts play a condensed "liars medley" of O'Donnell's broadcast, mocking his repetitive and aggressive delivery. They argue that while the ad was deceptive, O'Donnell's reaction was unhinged.