Topic: Leland Kaiser

2 chapters across the catalog

Commie Comey
Episode 1071 53:27 - 57:06

1071: Commie Comey

Mazie Hirono on Kavanaugh Credibility and Evidence

Senator Mazie Hirono tells CNN's Jake Tapper that she views Brett Kavanaugh's credibility as questionable based on his judicial philosophy and past rulings. When confronted with the fact that Ford's named witnesses do not corroborate her story, Hirono pivots to Kavanaugh's stance on reproductive rights. The hosts note that Hirono avoids addressing the lack of evidence for the specific assault allegation.

Adultism is Real
Episode 1072 13:47 - 16:44

1072: Adultism is Real

Childhood Bullying and Corroboration Logic, Personal Anecdotes

A personal anecdote about a childhood bully named Mark Redmond illustrates how traumatic events are remembered. Discussion turns to the logic used by former Governor Jennifer Granholm on CNN, who argued that a witness not remembering a party actually corroborates Dr. Ford's story. This reasoning is criticized as a logical fallacy where a lack of evidence is treated as proof.