Topic: James O Brien

Boris Johnson's lead in the Conservative leadership race is analyzed alongside a critique of LBC presenter James O'Brien's aggressive interviewing style. O'Brien's accusations against Johnson—including claims of lying to employers and conspiring to have a journalist beaten—are deconstructed. The discussion suggests that despite these attacks from the left, Johnson maintains significant momentum, as evidenced by his strong performance in the first round of voting.

Media outlets in the United Kingdom are reporting on the potential consequences of a "no-deal" Brexit, including medicine stockpiling and travel bureaucracy. The hosts criticize Nigel Farage for stepping back from leadership after the initial referendum victory. They discuss the possibility of a "do-over" vote and the influence of remainer media figures like James O'Brien.

LBC presenter James O'Brien criticized "Brexiteers" using colorful language, including terms like "pantomime toffs." In other news, a violent hailstorm in Colorado Springs killed zoo animals and injured 14 people with softball-sized hail. The hosts also noted a story about two teenagers who failed to carjack a vehicle because they could not operate a manual transmission.

A major restructuring at CNN is detailed, including the departures of long-time commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin. Soledad O'Brien is also reportedly leaving her morning slot, to be replaced by Aaron Burnett. The hosts speculate on the future of these media personalities and note a trend at Fox News toward hiring more legally-trained commentators.

The defense of Susan Rice by the Congressional Black Caucus is examined, specifically the claims that criticism of her is rooted in racism and sexism. Representative Marsha Fudge and others are shown labeling words like "incompetent" as racial code words. The hosts contrast this with the tenure of Condoleezza Rice and feature a critique from Michael Meyers of the New York Civil Rights Coalition regarding the use of the "race card" in 21st-century politics.