Topic: Merchant Of Death

The United States government traded WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death." Critics argue the deal was a humiliation for the Biden administration, especially as Marine veteran Paul Whelan remains imprisoned in Russia. Reports also circulate regarding Vladimir Putin's health following a rumored fall at his residence.

International arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death," was extradited from Thailand to New York to face terrorism charges. The hosts deconstruct a CBS Radio report by Charles Osgood, arguing it was a scripted piece of propaganda. They suggest Bout was a "patsy" caught in a DEA sting involving the FARC in Colombia, potentially as part of a larger geopolitical maneuver involving Russia and Venezuela.