Topic: Defense Distributed

4 chapters across the catalog

Episode 514 1:12:50 - 1:18:13

514: Patriotic Printer

Cody Wilson and 3D Printed Firearms

The hosts revisit the story of Cody Wilson and his 3D-printed gun, the "Liberator." They express skepticism about Wilson's background and the "slick" promotional nature of his project. A clip from the 2013 State of the Union address is played, showing President Obama promoting 3D printing as a manufacturing revolution, which the hosts link to the government's interest in Wilson's activities.

Pre-Dead
Episode 513 2:28:40 - 2:34:26

513: Pre-Dead

3D Printed Guns, Cody Wilson, The Liberator

The "Liberator" 3D-printed gun created by Cody Wilson is examined, including reports of the weapon exploding during tests in Finland. The hosts speculate on Wilson's background and accent, questioning if he is truly American-born or potentially from Australia or South Africa.

Episode 512 2:52:38 - 2:56:51

512: Club Sub

Cody Wilson Background, University of Texas Law

Cody Wilson is a second-year law student at the University of Texas in Austin and has been labeled one of the most dangerous people in the world by Wired Magazine. The hosts question his background and the professional quality of his organization's media output, suggesting he may be part of a larger orchestrated narrative.