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Associated Press reporter Matt Lee questioned National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby regarding NATO's eastward expansion toward Russia's borders. Kirby defended NATO as a defensive alliance and dismissed the idea that its growth is a legitimate threat to Russian security. During the exchange, Kirby self-deprecatingly referenced his history degree from the University of South Florida when asked about Putin's perspective.
John Lee, a former security chief known for cracking down on 2019 protests, was confirmed as Hong Kong's next leader in a sole-candidate election. Lee's priorities include national security and patriotic education rather than democratic reforms. YouTube shut down Lee's campaign account to comply with U.S. sanctions.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee called for "catastrophic change" in police reform during a recent hearing. The hosts mock her choice of words, suggesting that "catastrophic" change is exactly what the country should fear. They also play a clip of former CIA Director John Brennan stating that people are "innocent until alleged to be involved in criminal activity," which they label "Brennan's Law."
State Department Briefing, NATO Buildup, Iran Missile Defense
RT reporter Gayane Chichakyan questions State Department spokesperson John Kirby about NATO's buildup near the Russian border. Associated Press reporter Matt Lee challenges Kirby on the necessity of a European missile defense system if the Iran nuclear deal was successful.
Gayane Chichakyan and State Department Confrontation
RT reporter Gayane Chichakyan clashed with State Department spokesperson John Kirby over allegations that Russia bombed hospitals in Syria. Kirby refused to provide a specific list of hospitals, telling Chichakyan to ask her own government instead. AP reporter Matthew Lee intervened to defend Chichakyan's right to ask pointed questions regardless of her outlet's state ownership.
Matthew Lee, Friendly Journalists and Saudi PR Contracts
WikiLeaks emails identified Associated Press reporter Matthew Lee as a "friendly journalist" to the Clinton campaign, a revelation the hosts find "heartbreaking." Additionally, documents revealed the Podesta Group signed a $100,000 monthly PR contract with the Saudi Royal Court. The contract reportedly allows the Podesta Group to operate with minimal oversight from "The Center" in Saudi Arabia.
State Department Denial, Admiral John Kirby and Matt Lee
State Department spokesperson Admiral John Kirby is questioned by reporter Matt Lee regarding the "Friends of Bill" emails. Kirby denies that flagging donors as friends of the former president resulted in any favoritism for Haiti contracts. The hosts mock Kirby's defense, suggesting he is struggling to maintain his integrity while defending the "cozy connection" between the State Department and the Clinton Foundation.
John Kirby and Saudi Execution Condemnations
State Department spokesperson John Kirby faced difficult questions from reporter Matt Lee regarding the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. Kirby refused to use the word "condemn" for the Saudi executions while strongly condemning the subsequent Iranian attack on the Saudi embassy. This perceived hypocrisy is attributed to Kirby's "arrogant" military background as a Navy Admiral.
Matt Lee vs John Kirby, State Department Briefing, Assad Policy
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee confronts State Department spokesperson John Kirby over the U.S. policy on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Lee points out that the latest UN resolution does not explicitly require Assad to leave power. Kirby struggles to explain the "transition process," leading to a heated exchange about whether the U.S. policy has effectively shifted from "Assad must go" to "Assad stays" for the time being.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Matt Lee and Middle East Arms Race
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee grills a State Department spokesperson over shifting requirements for Iranian nuclear site inspections. The hosts argue that the U.S. is "walking back" its demands, which will eventually allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. They predict this will trigger a massive arms race in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia and other nations seeking their own nuclear deterrents.
State Department Briefings and the "Lied to My Face" Claim
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee grills State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki regarding Secretary John Kerry's claim that Russian officials "lied to his face." The hosts highlight the lack of specific evidence provided by Psaki and the circular logic used in the briefing. They praise Matt Lee's persistence in questioning the narrative of Russian involvement in Ukraine.
Matt Lee Confronts Admiral John Kirby on NATO Expansion
AP reporter Matt Lee challenges Rear Admiral John Kirby during a State Department briefing regarding the definition of "revisionist Russia." Lee argues that NATO's eastward expansion is the primary reason Russian troops are on "NATO's doorstep," leading to a tense exchange where Kirby struggles to defend the alliance's defensive posture.
AP reporter Matt Lee challenged Rear Admiral John Kirby during a State Department briefing regarding the definition of "revisionist Russia." Lee argued that NATO's eastward expansion is the primary reason Russian troops are on NATO's doorstep, leading to a visible "meltdown" by Kirby.
Secretary of State John Kerry is highlighted for his use of the word "literally" when warning Russia that they have only hours to disarm separatists in Ukraine. State Department spokesperson Marie Harf is questioned by AP reporter Matt Lee regarding the specific consequences if this deadline is not met.
Economic Hitman Influence, Sir Ryan Lee Knighthood
A listener cites a clip of Louis Farrakhan discussing "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" as the motivation for their subscription. Ryan Lee is knighted as "Sir Ryan Lee" for contributing over $1,000 to the show, while a shout-out is given to a pawn shop business in Lexington, Kentucky.
