Topic: Kbr

In the final segment of the interview, Pieczenik expresses a lack of optimism for the federal government but suggests that power will eventually devolve to the states and local counties. He emphasizes the importance of education and community building. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode, thanking Pieczenik and signing off until their next live broadcast.

A leaked document from KBR, a former Halliburton subsidiary, outlines requirements for subcontractors to service FEMA camps. The document specifies needs for temporary fencing, catering, medical services, and power generation with a 72-hour activation window. The "National Quick Response Team" contract suggests preparations for future federal emergencies.

A theory is presented regarding an internal conflict between the CIA and the Obama administration, linked to energy interests in Yemen. The discussion highlights Yemen LNG, involving companies like KBR and Halliburton, and suggests that security breaches are being used as leverage in a "CIA war" against the current executive branch.

Senator Al Franken introduced an amendment to a defense bill that prohibits federal contractors from forcing employees to resolve sexual assault claims through private arbitration. The amendment was inspired by Jamie Lee Jones, a KBR employee who was gang-raped in Iraq and prevented from suing. Thirty Republican senators voted against the amendment, drawing sharp criticism from the hosts.

The story of Jamie Lee Jones is detailed, explaining how her employment contract with KBR stripped her of the right to seek redress in court after being drugged and raped by colleagues in Iraq. After reporting the crime, she was allegedly locked in a shipping container by the company. The segment highlights the broader issue of mandatory arbitration in corporate contracts.

The privatization of military logistics is criticized, with the hosts noting that traditional military "KP duty" has been replaced by expensive private catering contracts. Observations from Iraq include the presence of fully branded Burger King and Pizza Hut franchises in the Green Zone and at Basra airport, contributing to the high cost of the war.

Private security firm Blackwater is reportedly active in domestic operations, including evacuations in New Orleans and medical marijuana busts in California. In Iraq, contractors from KBR and other firms have replaced traditional military roles in logistics and supply management. These private entities are accused of overbilling the government and operating with minimal oversight.