4 chapters across the catalog
HIPAA Protections, Group Market Coverage and Insurance Scams
The hosts discover that pre-existing condition protections existed for 17 years under HIPAA for the "group market" before the Affordable Care Act was passed. Rand Paul’s S.222 seeks to restore these HIPAA protections. The hosts express frustration that the public was led to believe such protections were a new invention of the Obama administration.
Post-Election Financial Market Surge and Retail Outlook
Financial markets saw a significant post-election surge, with banks and industrial stocks reaching record highs. Analysts on CNBC noted that trading volume hit all-time records at the CME Group, while major retailers like Macy's and Nordstrom provided positive outlooks for the holiday season.
Prison Stock Market Volatility, Insider Trading Suspicions
Following the Justice Department's announcement, stocks for private prison companies CCA and GEO Group plummeted by over 35% in a single trading day. The timing of the announcement during active trading hours raised suspicions of insider trading or "setting up buddies" to profit from the volatility. Major investors like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Warren Buffett have historically held stakes in these corporations.
Site Intelligence Group, Rita Katz, and ISIS Fear Marketing
Analysis of a 19-second ISIS video threatening New York City reveals it was discovered by Rita Katz and the Site Intelligence Group. The hosts argue that these videos are professionally produced marketing tools designed to sell fear, often using repurposed footage.
