Episode 181 • • 1:05:04 - 1:11:46
181: Jihad Jane Rides Again
Eric Massa Resignation, Jihad Jane Story Timing
Evidence suggests the "Jihad Jane" indictment was dated March 4th but withheld from the public for a week to avoid being overshadowed by the resignation of Congressman Eric Massa. The delay in reporting indicates that major news stories are strategically timed for maximum psychological impact. The Massa scandal, involving allegations against Rahm Emanuel, created a "news hole" that the terrorism story eventually filled.