6 chapters across the catalog
Alex Jones of InfoWars issued a public ultimatum to Donald Trump, demanding the former President denounce COVID-19 vaccines. Jones accused Trump of "aiding and abetting mass murder" by continuing to support the vaccine rollout he initiated. The discussion notes Trump's difficult political position regarding Operation Warp Speed as he prepares for a potential 2024 run.
Purdue Pharma Guilty Plea, Opioid Crisis Settlement
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and kickback charges, admitting to bribing healthcare providers to increase prescriptions. Despite a $5 billion settlement and forfeiture, the hosts argue that the fine is insufficient for the "mass murder" and destruction caused by the company. They lament that the news was buried during the holiday week.
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack and Copyright Claims
A man killed 33 people in an arson attack at the Kyoto Animation studio in Japan, reportedly shouting that the company had stolen his ideas and copied his novel. This detail was largely omitted from Western media reports, which focused primarily on the scale of the tragedy and gun control comparisons.
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill appeared on MSNBC to label President Obama's drone policy in Yemen as "mass murder." Scahill cited a specific strike in Al-Majalah that killed 21 women and 14 children, which the U.S. initially attempted to cover up. The segment highlights growing disillusionment among the political left regarding the administration's expansion of Bush-era military programs.
A major news story about a mass grave in Liberty County, Texas, turned out to be a hoax triggered by a tip from a psychic. The hosts use this as an example of media failure and lack of due diligence, as initial reports claimed 25-30 bodies had been discovered before the FBI found no evidence of a crime.
George Sodini, K&L Gates and the Pittsburgh Gym Shooting
George Sodini, a senior computer programmer at the powerful law firm K&L Gates, committed a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh gym before killing himself. The hosts question the official narrative, noting Sodini's high-level professional status and his firm's deep connections to Bill Gates and Washington D.C. power structures. They express suspicion regarding the lack of media interviews with his colleagues.
