Topic: Domestic Security

8 chapters across the catalog

Muslim Hugger
Episode 428 17:47 - 21:53

428: Muslim Hugger

DHS Theater Attack Prediction, Domestic Terrorism Labeling

A May 2012 Department of Homeland Security report is cited, which predicted potential terrorist interest in attacking U.S. movie theaters following a bombing in Somalia. Discrepancies in early police reports from Aurora are discussed, including mentions of a second suspect and eyewitness accounts of multiple individuals working in tandem. A New York police expert's use of the term "domestic terrorism" is also noted.

Bean Bag Drone
Episode 352 1:04:50 - 1:09:01

352: Bean Bag Drone

Anwar al-Awlaki, FBI vs CIA Internal Conflict

The hosts analyze the drone killing of Anwar al-Awlaki, suggesting it was an "extraction" to cover up his alleged role as an FBI asset. They play a clip of a former CIA official arguing that a "dead Awlaki is better than an Awlaki to talk to." The segment explores the ongoing bureaucratic warfare between the FBI and CIA regarding 9/11 failures and domestic sleeper cells.

The New Normal
Episode 275 31:11 - 37:21

275: The New Normal

Oil Market Speculation, Domestic Production Psychology

The discussion shifts to the difference between oil company interests and stock market speculators. While speculators profit from price volatility, oil companies prefer the stability of domestic "money machines" where they control the supply. The hosts argue that the psychology of the market would calm instantly if the U.S. committed to returning to 1970s-level production of 10 million barrels per day.

Eating the Evidence
Episode 232 1:22:40 - 1:26:54

232: Eating the Evidence

Spy Satellites Authorized for US Domestic Law Enforcement

The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities.

Who Is John Brek?
Episode 141 12:17 - 14:39

141: Who Is John Brek?

Homegrown Terrorist Memes and the Arrest of John Breck

The conversation shifts to the emergence of the "homegrown terrorist" meme in national security rhetoric. The hosts highlight the specific case of John Breck, a security guard arrested in Newark for allegedly making threats against the President. They question why his full name is being used so prominently in headlines, suggesting it may be a psychological operation or a coded signal.

We're All Terrorists Now
Episode 95 55:14 - 58:49

95: We're All Terrorists Now

DHS Domestic Extremism Lexicon and Alternative Media

A leaked Department of Homeland Security document titled the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon" provides definitions for potential threats, including "alternative media." The document is intended for use by law enforcement and "fusion centers" to identify non-Islamic extremist threats. The hosts note that their own program fits the DHS definition of alternative media, which is characterized as providing interpretations that differ from mass media.

Nuke the Gay Pirates
Episode 89 51:31 - 53:39

89: Nuke the Gay Pirates

Homeland Security, Right-Wing Extremism Report

A leaked Department of Homeland Security report warns of potential threats from "right-wing extremists," specifically targeting military veterans and individuals concerned about illegal immigration or gun control. The hosts argue that the report's broad criteria could classify half of the American population as potential domestic terrorists.

The Greatest Depression
Episode 62 35:03 - 38:08

62: The Greatest Depression

Joe Biden, Family Interactions, Military Domestic Presence

A discussion regarding political photography focuses on an image of Joe Biden kissing his daughter on the lips, which is characterized as unusual. The conversation returns to the deployment of 5,000 to 20,000 troops within the United States. One host pledges to stop arguing against the "New World Order" narrative if he personally witnesses military personnel conducting domestic roadblocks.