4 chapters across the catalog
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar is requesting that Mexican authorities allow DEA agents to resume work in the country following the removal of their immunity. The Mexican government had previously restricted foreign agents after concerns over intelligence abuses. The show concludes with credits for the "Troll Room" and end-of-show music mixes.
Minerals Management Service Reorganization and Michael Bromwich
Following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) undergoes a rebranding and reorganization under new director Michael Bromwich. Senator Dianne Feinstein questions the agency's culture during a hearing, while the hosts argue that Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar should be held legally responsible. Bromwich's background as a lawyer in the Iran-Contra and Pan Am 103 investigations is highlighted.
A federal judge overturns the administration's moratorium on deepwater drilling, ruling that the government misrepresented the consensus of scientists. The hosts defend the judge's decision while criticizing media reports that focused on his financial investments in oil companies. They reiterate that the Department of the Interior failed in its regulatory duties prior to the spill.
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is criticized for its lack of oversight and reported culture of corruption involving oil company lobbyists. The hosts argue the Obama administration is using the spill crisis to ramrod Cap and Trade legislation through Congress and transition the economy toward "green" energy while shifting major oil production to South America.
