Topic: James Julian

A report indicates that in 2017, FBI Director James Comey intervened to kill a potential immunity deal between the Trump administration and Julian Assange. After being told the deal was off, Assange released the "Vault 7" CIA hacking tools. The hosts also note that the UK judges who ruled against Assange have recently received significant professional promotions.

A report from One American News (OAN) alleges that former FBI Director James Comey killed a potential immunity deal for Julian Assange in 2017. The deal reportedly involved Assange providing evidence that Russia did not hack the DNC in exchange for not releasing the CIA "Vault 7" materials.

Former DNI James Clapper explains the difference between WikiLeaks and "responsible" media like the New York Times on CNN. Clapper notes that traditional outlets typically give the intelligence community an opportunity to comment or request redactions before publishing classified material. He characterizes WikiLeaks as a "non-nation state hostile intelligence service" because it bypasses this vetting process.

Hillary Clinton claims that WikiLeaks is a "wholly owned subsidiary of Russian intelligence" and blames FBI Director James Comey for interfering in the 2016 election to her detriment. The hosts dispute her characterization of Julian Assange and suggest she is making excuses for her electoral loss.

The show acknowledges executive producers and donors, including David and James Julian, who were knighted for their contributions. A discussion on Dave Winer's Fargo software and the "Freedom Controller" open-source project follows. The segment includes a "de-douching" of a listener and a mention of a local cinema sponsorship in North Carolina to promote the podcast.

First Amendment lawyer James Goodell argues that President Obama's targeting of the press is approaching the severity of the Nixon era. Goodell suggests that if the administration prosecutes Julian Assange, Obama will surpass Nixon as the worst president for press freedom. The legal strategy of using conspiracy charges instead of the Espionage Act is highlighted as a way to bypass the difficulties of proving espionage.