3 chapters across the catalog
Dominique Strauss-Kahn IMF Scandal and Global Power Struggles
The arrest of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK) is examined as a potential political hit. The hosts compare his treatment to Al Gore's past scandals and review the official IMF schedule leading up to the incident. They highlight the roles of John Lipsky and the shift of influence toward sovereign wealth funds in Beijing versus the elite circles in Brussels.
New York Police Perp Walk Ethics and Alan Dershowitz
The practice of the "perp walk" in the New York criminal justice system is criticized as a form of purposeful humiliation coordinated with tabloid media. Attorneys Roy Black and Alan Dershowitz discuss the impact of these images on the presumption of innocence. The hosts compare the rapid DNA testing in the Osama bin Laden raid to the slower processing in the DSK case.
Bernard-Henri Lévy Defends DSK and Dismisses Conspiracy Theories
French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy appears on CNN with Eliot Spitzer to defend Dominique Strauss-Kahn, arguing that the reputational harm of the accusations is a "violent" and "cruel" injustice. Lévy dismisses theories that the arrest was a setup by Nicolas Sarkozy's party as "comfortable" conspiracy theories. The hosts mock Lévy's defense and discuss DSK's resignation from the IMF.
