Topic: Hachette

4 chapters across the catalog

Agitprop
Episode 1252 11:50 - 16:44

1252: Agitprop

J.K. Rowling Transgender Controversy and Hachette Publishing Rebellion

J.K. Rowling faced significant backlash following tweets regarding biological sex and people who menstruate, leading to accusations of transphobia. Daniel Radcliffe responded with an essay supporting trans lives, while employees at Hachette Publishing staged a rebellion against publishing Rowling's new book, The Ickabog. A CBC Kids segment also addressed the controversy, which some critics labeled as scripted propaganda aimed at children.

CIS-Cast
Episode 1189 54:31 - 59:04

1189: CIS-Cast

Steve Pieczenik Claims John Bolton is Anonymous

Dr. Steve Pieczenik claims that former National Security Advisor John Bolton is the "Anonymous" author of the book *A Warning*. Pieczenik argues that the writing style and specific references to 9/11 point directly to Bolton, whom he describes as a sociopath driven by ego and money. The segment suggests Bolton's firing was linked to the discovery of his internal "resistance" activities.

Lefties are Right
Episode 1053 1:22:03 - 1:28:49

1053: Lefties are Right

Whoopi Goldberg and Judge Jeanine, The View Altercation

A heated on-air exchange between Whoopi Goldberg and Judge Jeanine Pirro on "The View" is analyzed, including rumors of a backstage confrontation where Goldberg allegedly used profanity. The discussion explores the corporate ties between Pirro's publisher, Hachette, and Disney, the parent company of ABC. It is suggested that Goldberg's actions might be viewed as "interfering with commerce," potentially leading to her departure from the show.

Selling the Monet
Episode 341 1:52:44 - 2:01:09

341: Selling the Monet

Tony the Terrorist, Yemen Tribal Warfare

An informant dubbed "Tony the Terrorist" provides an alternative perspective on the conflicts in Libya and Yemen. He claims the Libyan intervention was driven by Gaddafi's refusal to pay for refurbished French weapons and his oil deals with China. In Yemen, the violence is described not as a "pro-democracy" revolution, but as ancient tribal warfare between the Hachette and other factions, involving 60 million guns.