3 chapters across the catalog
CNN and the Des Moines Register cancel the release of their final pre-caucus poll citing a "compromised" interview process. Critics suggest the move was intended to suppress news of a Bernie Sanders surge and protect Joe Biden's struggling campaign. The hosts discuss the lack of transparency regarding the specific complaint that led to the poll's withdrawal.
Ron Paul Des Moines Register Editorial Board Interview
Ron Paul's interview with the Des Moines Register editorial board is reviewed. Paul argues against drone assassinations and the suspension of habeas corpus, comparing the lack of due process for modern targets to the trials given to Nazi war criminals like Adolf Eichmann. The hosts praise Paul for challenging the "war atmosphere" used to undermine civil liberties.
Iowa Floods, Media Silence, Celebrity Benefit Disparity
Severe flooding in Iowa is compared to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, with reports of houses being demolished and businesses submerged. There is a critique of the lack of national media coverage and the absence of celebrity benefit concerts compared to international events like the Haiti earthquake. The political implications for Governor Chet Culver and the federal response are briefly examined.
