Episode 467 • • 1:08:31 - 1:13:43
467: Red Washcloth
Rachel Maddow, David Petraeus and Fox News Recruitment Tape
Rachel Maddow's coverage of a leaked 2011 audio tape involving General David Petraeus and Fox News analyst Kathleen McFarland is scrutinized. The tape suggests Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes encouraged Petraeus to run for president. The hosts highlight Petraeus's comments about the CIA being a "growth industry" due to military budget cuts and secret operations.