Topic: John Rahm

Historical data from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic shows a secondary bump in infections during the second year, a pattern that appears to be repeating with current COVID-19 variants. In sports news, golfer John Rahm tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in two months. The recurring positive tests raise questions about the diagnostic reliability of PCR testing for individuals who have already recovered from the virus.

The Chicago City Council agreed to a $5 million settlement for the family of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old shot 16 times by police while reportedly walking away. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is also backing a $5.5 million reparations fund for victims of police torture under former Commander John Burge, including free college tuition and a formal apology.

A movement led by r-word.org and the Special Olympics aims to eliminate the word "retard" from common speech, replacing it with "intellectual disability." Actor John C. McGinley serves as an ambassador for the campaign, emphasizing the power of language. The conversation explores the linguistic shift and the potential political motivations behind rebranding certain terms.

Seven former CIA directors, including George Tenet and Michael Hayden, have urged President Obama to stop Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation into CIA interrogation tactics. The hosts discuss the power struggle between the administration and the intelligence community. Additionally, reports indicate the CIA is significantly expanding its presence in Afghanistan.