Topic: East Wing

2 chapters across the catalog

En Banc
Episode 1893 1:03:21 - 1:06:25

1893: En Banc

White House Security Bunker, FDR Era Soviet Spies

The hosts discuss the security exceptions in the ballroom ruling, which allow underground construction of a new presidential bunker to continue. They speculate on the need to replace the World War II-era bunker due to potential historical surveillance by Soviet spies in FDR's cabinet. This leads to a discussion on modern surveillance in Airbnbs.

CIS Lunar
Episode 1856 1:27:46 - 1:31:08

1856: CIS Lunar

White House Ballroom, Military Bunker Construction

A federal court issued a stop-work order on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, citing a lack of congressional approval. The project, which involved the controversial destruction of the East Wing, reportedly includes a massive underground military complex. While the administration has appealed the ruling, construction continues on "safety" related aspects of the site.