6 chapters across the catalog
Former FBI Director James Comey secured a $2 million book deal with Flatiron Publishing to write about leadership and the 2016 election investigations. Separately, reports circulate that former Clinton Foundation CEO Eric Braverman is cooperating with a federal investigation in New York. Braverman, who resigned after internal concerns at the foundation, has allegedly been granted use immunity to testify.
Alternate Universes and Kellyanne Conway's Alternative Facts
The concept of "alternate universes" is introduced to describe the diverging realities presented by the Trump administration and the mainstream media. This theme is highlighted by Kellyanne Conway's controversial use of the phrase "alternative facts" during a press briefing. The hosts suggest these controversies, such as the debate over inauguration crowd sizes, may serve as a distraction to keep the media focused on trivialities while policy changes occur elsewhere.
Fox News Misreports Clinton Global Initiative Closure
Fox News reports on the closure of the Clinton Global Initiative, but the hosts clarify that the network is conflating it with the broader Clinton Foundation. They also discuss rumors regarding former Clinton Foundation CEO Eric Braverman potentially moving to a non-profit role at Google under Eric Schmidt.
The Justice Department's Inspector General is launching a probe into the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Simultaneously, reports indicate the Clinton Foundation is laying off staff and shutting down operations, while questions remain regarding the whereabouts of former CEO Eric Braverman.
The hosts discuss research by YouTube creator George Webb regarding the whereabouts of former Clinton Foundation CEO Eric Braverman. Braverman reportedly resigned abruptly in 2015 and has not been seen publicly since October 2016, leading to speculation about his safety. The discussion links Braverman to Neil Brown of KKR and explores alleged financial connections between the Clinton Foundation, arms sales, and international consultants like Frank Giustra.
Snopes Fact-Check on Eric Braverman and KKR Connections
Snopes published a fact-check regarding Eric Braverman, labeling the claim that he is missing as "unproven" rather than false. The hosts examine the timeline of Braverman's marriage to Neil Brown and his role at the Clinton Foundation, suggesting a sophisticated system was in place to manage arms sale licenses and "gatekeep" international deals. They argue that the scale of money involved in these operations reaches into the hundreds of billions of dollars.
