2 chapters across the catalog
The controversy surrounding a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi is deconstructed. The hosts criticize CNN and The Daily Beast for doxing the private citizen who created the video. They argue the media's reaction stems from jealousy over independent creators gaining national attention without traditional news infrastructure.
WikiLeaks Twitter Subpoena and Hacker Kevin Poulsen
The United States government issued subpoenas to Twitter seeking records related to WikiLeaks, including bank and subscription information for specific accounts. The discussion covers the potential investigation of over 635,000 Twitter followers of WikiLeaks and the standard nature of such federal requests. A tangent follows regarding Kevin Poulsen, a former hacker turned Wired magazine editor, known for his historical exploit of a Los Angeles radio station phone switch to win prizes.
