11 chapters across the catalog
Sean Diddy Combs, New Sexual Assault Lawsuits
New civil lawsuits allege Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in 2000 while two unidentified celebrities, "Celebrity A" and "Celebrity B," watched. The lawsuits cover alleged crimes spanning from 2000 to 2022, including the drugging of victims with spiked vodka. Combs's legal team is currently seeking a gag order to prevent further public disclosures.
Testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker detailed his efforts to protect Donald Trump's 2016 campaign by burying negative stories. Meanwhile, prosecutors are seeking to hold Trump in criminal contempt for violating a gag order that prevents him from attacking trial witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
Donald Trump's media company, TMTG, began trading under the ticker DJT, with shares soaring and valuing his stake at over $4.5 billion. Despite a court-imposed gag order in his hush money trial, Trump’s financial position improved as a New York appeals court lowered his civil fraud bond to $175 million. The hosts discuss "collars" and other financial mechanisms that could allow Trump to access his stock wealth despite lockup periods.
Dr. Charles Hoffe, Vaccine Side Effects in Canada
Dr. Charles Hoffe of Lytton, British Columbia, reports high rates of anaphylaxis and neurological issues following Moderna vaccinations in his community. After writing an open letter to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, he was issued a gag order by the Interior Health Authority and accused of creating vaccine hesitancy.
Southern Border Media Blackout, Kayleigh McEnany Analysis
Former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany discusses an alleged "unofficial gag order" preventing Border Patrol agents from speaking to the media about the migrant crisis. A media blackout is reportedly in place to prevent images of overcrowded facilities from reaching the public. The administration's delay in holding a formal press conference is viewed as a tactic to manage the news cycle.
Gretchen Carlson, Mandatory Arbitration and Sexual Harassment Settlements
Gretchen Carlson discusses the systemic issues surrounding sexual harassment settlements, noting that over 90% of cases result in the victim leaving their career while the predator remains employed. She highlights the role of mandatory arbitration clauses and non-disclosure agreements in keeping misconduct secret and preventing industry-wide reform.
No Agenda Club and the "Panda Pull" Theory
Adam Curry mentions a "gag order" related to a lawsuit involving the No Agenda Club. He also explains why the show's newsletter recently featured pandas: a producer sent research claiming that pandas have a higher "pull" or engagement rate than puppies or kittens.
Muzzled Scientists, Canadian Gag Orders, Climate Change Funding
A CBC report details how the Canadian government is "muzzling" scientists, requiring them to sign gag orders before discussing research on Arctic ice and climate change. The hosts argue that government funding is only available for research that supports the man-made global warming narrative, effectively silencing skeptics and threatening democratic transparency.
Ladar Levinson Interview, Child Pornography Search Warrant
Ladar Levinson appeared on Democracy Now! to discuss the closure of LavaBit, though he admitted he did not know Edward Snowden personally. Research indicates that a search warrant was executed against a LavaBit user in June 2013 for alleged possession of child pornography. The hosts suggest the service may have been shut down due to this investigation rather than the Snowden case, using the NSA narrative as a convenient cover.
National Security Letters, Credo Mobile Legal Challenge
A federal judge ruled against the use of National Security Letters (NSLs) following a challenge by Credo Mobile. These letters, primarily issued by the FBI, allow the government to demand user data while imposing a gag order on the recipient. The court found the practice unconstitutional, though the government is expected to continue the practice through other legal avenues.
Section 215 of the Patriot Act allows the FBI to seize any "tangible things" during authorized investigations, including books, records, and personal items. The legislation includes a strict non-disclosure provision, effectively a gag order, preventing individuals from revealing they have been served with such an order. This institutionalizes secrecy within the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) framework, making it difficult for citizens to challenge surveillance.
