Topic: Maria Butina

6 chapters across the catalog

Connectionism
Episode 1560 2:36:04 - 2:39:41

1560: Connectionism

Tara Reade, Defection to Russia

Tara Reade, the former staffer who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, has reportedly defected to Russia, citing concerns for her safety in the United States. Her move was facilitated by Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker who was previously imprisoned in the U.S. as an unregistered foreign agent. Reade's defection is seen by some as a political maneuver ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Clips of the Day
Episode 1550 41:12 - 45:25

1550: Clips of the Day

Patrick Byrne, Deep State and Russian Collusion Claims

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne appears on Fox Business to claim he has evidence of political espionage involving John Brennan and James Comey. Byrne asserts that the Russian collusion investigation was a "lie" and that Attorney General Bill Barr is prepared to expose the deep state. The hosts discuss Byrne's past romantic relationship with Maria Butina and his transition into a whistleblower role.

The Election Special
Episode 1291 2:23:51 - 2:31:41

1291: The Election Special

Hillary Clinton Bribery Sting, Obama's "Bunsen Burner"

Patrick Byrne alleges he helped the FBI set up a bribery sting against Hillary Clinton in 2015 involving a foreign government. He claims the mission was "scrubbed" by President Obama. According to Byrne, Obama wanted to keep the evidence of the bribe as leverage (a "Bunsen burner") to control Clinton during her potential presidency.

Nine Dash Line
Episode 1167 55:37 - 1:00:30

1167: Nine Dash Line

Bill Barr Investigation, FBI Election Manipulation

Speculation arises that Attorney General Bill Barr is managing the fallout of investigations to protect the institutional integrity of the FBI and CIA. The theory suggests that intelligence agencies were independently manipulating the 2016 election, and the full extent of this interference is being suppressed to prevent public unrest.

Jacked-up Joe
Episode 1164 16:18 - 21:13

1164: Jacked-up Joe

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, Deep State Espionage Claims

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne appeared on Fox Business to claim he was involved in "political espionage" directed by federal agencies against Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and others. Byrne alleges that Attorney General Bill Barr is preparing to expose a "deep state" conspiracy. Following these public statements and revelations of his past romantic relationship with Russian agent Maria Butina, Overstock's stock price experienced significant volatility.

Lefties are Right
Episode 1053 50:33 - 53:28

1053: Lefties are Right

Maria Butina, Russian Spy Allegations

Maria Butina, a 29-year-old Russian national, is facing allegations from the Justice Department of acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Butina reportedly entered the U.S. on a student visa in 2016 and attempted to develop relationships with American politicians and the NRA. The media coverage of her case is compared to a "spy movie" trope, including mentions of a past GQ photo shoot.