Topic: General Dempsey

Police in Vienna and other European cities have issued warnings of potential terror attacks based on "friendly intelligence." Meanwhile, a new article by Seymour Hersh in the London Review of Books alleges that the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff under General Dempsey bypassed the White House to provide intelligence to the Syrian government. The goal was reportedly to prevent an ISIS takeover of Syria.

The hosts note a strange increase in unicorn references in the media, including a video of General Martin Dempsey singing a song about unicorns. They mention reports from North Korea claiming to have discovered a "unicorn lair" and speculate on whether this is a coordinated meme or a precursor to a film release. The discussion touches on the "The Google" show title origin.

The hosts provide a detailed guide on how to properly sear tuna, emphasizing the need for high-quality sashimi-grade fish and a high-smoke-point oil. They discuss the technical aspects of searing each side for 30 seconds while keeping the center raw. The segment briefly pivots to a clip of General Dempsey discussing "stiffening the spine" of local forces in the Middle East.

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is mocked for a speech at Brookings regarding a "federated app store" for the military. Dempsey used the phrase "chink in our nation's armor" while discussing cyber threats from China, which is noted for its potential double meaning. He also announced a $23 billion investment in cybersecurity to move the military from "swivel chair speed" to "network speed."

Testimony from General Martin Dempsey and Senator John McCain reveals that the military was aware of the security threats in Benghazi but received no request for support from the State Department. The segment mentions the subsequent removal of General Carter Ham from his post.