12 chapters across the catalog
HBCU Bomb Threats, ISIS Suspects, and Domestic Terrorism
The FBI identifies six juvenile suspects in a series of bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Simultaneously, a Kansas woman, Allison Fluke-Ekren, is charged with supporting ISIS and plotting to bomb U.S. colleges. The hosts critique the media's insistence on labeling the juvenile threats as "domestic terrorism" while downplaying foreign ISIS links.
A suicide bombing attributed to ISIS-K occurred at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, targeting the ongoing evacuation efforts. The emergence of ISIS-K is noted as a rebranding of extremist elements following a period of relative dormancy during the previous U.S. administration. Reports indicate multiple explosions, including one near a hotel where the Taliban had previously guaranteed safety.
Kabul Truck Bombing and Afghanistan Deterioration
A massive truck bomb hidden in a septic tank cleaner detonated in the diplomatic quarter of Kabul, killing at least 90 people. The blast caused significant damage to the German embassy and injured several American contractors. The hosts discuss the deteriorating security situation and the high monthly cost of the ongoing U.S. military presence in the region.
Manchester Arena Bombing, Salman Abedi, and Network Investigation
The show covers the Manchester Arena bombing following an Ariana Grande concert, which left 22 dead. Police identified 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the suicide bomber and are investigating a wider network involving his family in Libya. The hosts question how Abedi was identified so quickly and discuss reports of a sophisticated device that he likely did not build himself.
US intelligence officials warn of a new terrorist bomb designed to fit inside a laptop, leading to a ban on large electronics in carry-on luggage for certain international flights. Skeptics argue the ban is intended to disadvantage foreign airlines or allow government data harvesting.
State Department spokesperson John Kirby argues that ISIS is resorting to traditional terrorist tactics like suicide bombings and hiring child soldiers because they are losing territory in Iraq and Syria. The hosts question the narrative that ISIS is "on the run" while major cities like New York deploy automatic weapons at transit hubs. They debate whether the group is truly weakened or simply evolving its methods of violence.
John Miller Claims Regarding ISIS Bomb Diagrams
John Miller is accused of lying about the contents of Dabiq magazine during a media appearance. While Miller claimed to see a bomb diagram, the hosts note the magazine only featured a photo of a Schweppes gold pineapple soda can with a detonator.
Michael McCaul, ISIS Bomb Theory and Homeland Security
Congressman Michael McCaul's public statements regarding the Metrojet crash are critiqued. McCaul claims "intel" and his own "gut" confirm that ISIS placed a bomb on the plane. The hosts argue that McCaul is a "stooge" who is using the tragedy to push for increased surveillance and security measures on American-bound flights.
Neoconservative War Rhetoric and the ISIS Threat
Fred Kagan and Senator Lindsey Graham are criticized for promoting fear-based rhetoric regarding ISIS. Kagan claims ISIS has acquired radioactive materials for a "dirty bomb," while Graham asserts that ISIS represents a direct threat to the American homeland. The hosts characterize this as "terrorism of the highest degree" enacted by politicians to justify further military intervention.
The hosts debunk a news story about ISIS acquiring "dirty bomb" materials, noting that the materials were low-grade medical supplies. They mock the media's repetitive use of the word "calculus" as a synonym for strategy. Additionally, they discuss declassified documents showing the Obama administration knew about the British government's plan to destroy The Guardian's hard drives containing Snowden's leaks.
The hosts propose a theory that the Bin Laden raid was originally an extraction mission that turned into an assassination. They cite reports that the Abbottabad compound was an ISI safe house as early as 2003 and was used to arrest a Bali bombing suspect in January 2011. They argue that DEVGRU (Seal Team Six) specializes in extractions, not assassinations.
Raymond Davis Incident and Nuclear False Flag Allegations
The hosts delve into the case of Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor arrested in Lahore, Pakistan, for killing two men. They discuss allegations that Davis was involved in a plot to provide a nuclear device to Al-Qaeda for a false flag operation. The segment criticizes *The New York Times* for withholding Davis's CIA affiliation at the request of the State Department.
