5 chapters across the catalog
MSNBC contributor Kurt Eichenwald claimed that Russia's alleged interference in Western elections constitutes an "act of war" against the US, the Netherlands, and Italy. Eichenwald accused Fox News of aiding and abetting the enemy by questioning the conclusions of intelligence agencies. The hosts countered that there is no official state of war with Russia and that such rhetoric is designed to scare and confuse the public.
The FBI arrested a man for sending a flashing strobe GIF to Newsweek reporter Kurt Eichenwald, which allegedly triggered an epileptic seizure. The hosts discuss the legal implications of "weaponized tweets" and whether digital content can be classified as a physical attack. The segment also covers new draft laws in Germany that would fine social media companies for failing to remove "hate speech" and "toxic chat" within 24 hours.
Kurt Eichenwald Newsweek Story, Michelle Bachmann Medical Experimentation Claim
Writer Kurt Eichenwald appeared on C-SPAN to discuss his Newsweek cover story regarding conspiracy theories harming America. Eichenwald claimed a member of Congress suggested the Obama administration wanted to perform medical experiments on refugee children. Investigation into the original Michelle Bachmann interview reveals her comments were focused on government grants for medical research involving wards of the state rather than the specific narrative Eichenwald presented.
Pharmaceutical Industry Indemnification, Anti-Vaccination Movement Labels
Kurt Eichenwald used the term "anti-vacciners" to describe critics of the pharmaceutical industry, while the hosts point out that legal indemnification for vaccine manufacturers is a documented fact rather than a conspiracy. The discussion addresses the lack of legal recourse for vaccine injuries and questions the mainstream media narrative regarding recent measles outbreaks.
The Informant, Archer Daniels Midland Price Fixing Scandal
The book "The Informant" by Kurt Eichenwald chronicles the 1990s price-fixing scandal at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) involving the amino acid lysine. ADM executives conspired with Japanese competitors to limit production and set global prices for the livestock feed additive. The investigation utilized 800 hours of FBI surveillance tapes to expose corporate corruption and political influence-peddling.
