5 chapters across the catalog
RT Resignation Bribe Allegations, Voice of America, Max Keiser
Max Keiser reportedly informed Adam Curry that the high-profile on-air resignation of an RT anchor was orchestrated by Voice of America. Keiser claims he was also offered money by the same entities to quit the network but declined because the offer was insufficient.
A repetitive audio clip features a news anchor, likely Liz Wahl, repeatedly saying the name "Putin" in a stylized manner. This refers to her public resignation from the Russian government-funded network RT (Russia Today). The hosts mock the pronunciation and the dramatic nature of her stance against the Russian president's actions.
Liz Wahl and CNN International Bahrain Controversy
Former RT anchor Liz Wahl, who resigned on-air to protest Russian propaganda, is scrutinized for her previous interest in working for CNN. A 2012 interview is resurfaced where Wahl spoke with Amber Lyon about CNN International suppressing a documentary on Bahrain because the regime was a paying customer. The segment highlights the perceived hypocrisy of news models moving between state-funded and corporate-funded networks.
RT anchor Liz Wahl resigned on-air, citing her family's history as refugees from the Soviet Union and her inability to work for a network that "white-washes" the actions of Vladimir Putin. The hosts mock her pronunciation and question her motivations for joining a state-funded network in the first place.
Anderson Cooper Interview, Liz Wahl Rigged Resignation Theory
Immediately following her resignation, Liz Wahl appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper while still wearing her RT outfit and appearing to use the same studio background. The hosts argue the entire event was a "Wag the Dog" style setup coordinated between the networks and the State Department.
