Topic: Flashpoint

A host describes their appearance on the television program Flashpoint USA to promote the podcast. Following the segment, the account Right Wing Watch shared a clip, leading to a significant volume of profane backlash on social media. The host interprets the aggressive nature of the comments as a sign of "spiritual darkness" rather than political disagreement.

A group calling itself New World Hackers claimed responsibility for the Dyn DDoS attack. Security firm Flashpoint suggests the hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Chinese-made DVRs and webcams using malware. The hosts discuss the poor security standards of these internet-connected consumer devices.

Terror analyst Evan Coleman appeared on MSNBC's Hardball to claim that Trump's rhetoric is putting American lives and military members at risk. Coleman, who runs Flashpoint Intel, is accused of "cashing in" on the war on terror by selling intelligence services. His claims about people surrounding mosques with assault rifles are questioned for lack of evidence.

NBC terrorism analyst Evan Kohlmann, a partner at Flashpoint Global Partners, discussed the radicalization of the Tsarnaev brothers via "Inspire" magazine. The hosts examine Flashpoint's website, describing it as a "sketchy" operation that sells "actionable intelligence" about the dark web to governments and corporations.

President Obama requested increased military financing for Tajikistan as U.S. Transportation Command officials visited the country. This military interest coincides with Iranian plans to build an industrial city in Tajikistan. The video game "Operation Flashpoint: Red River" is cited as a tool for familiarizing the American public with military intervention in Tajikistan under the guise of fighting terrorism.

The new video game "Operation Flashpoint: Red River" features an introductory cinematic that provides a stylized history of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. The narration covers Operation Cyclone, the CIA's training of the Mujahideen, and the rise of Osama bin Laden. The game is criticized as a form of "predictive training" and propaganda for children, framing current conflicts through a military-entertainment lens.