Topic: Michael Clarke

Former counterterrorism official Richard Clarke appears on Democracy Now! to discuss his novel, "The Sting of the Drone." He describes technology where drones or missiles could be designed to disintegrate upon impact, leaving no forensic evidence and making an attack look like a gas explosion. The hosts link this to "fractal bullets" used by air marshals and the suspicious death of journalist Michael Hastings.

President Obama's handpicked review group released a 308-page report with 46 recommendations for reforming the NSA. The panel includes controversial figures such as Richard Clarke, Cass Sunstein, and former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell, leading to skepticism regarding the group's true independence from the intelligence community.

Cass Sunstein has been appointed to the panel overseeing the NSA, despite his controversial history of advocating for the infiltration of conspiracy groups. The panel also includes former CIA official Michael Morell and Richard Clark. Critics argue the panel lacks civilian representation and is composed of establishment insiders.

Journalist Kimberly Dvorak appeared on RT to discuss theories surrounding the death of Michael Hastings, claiming his body was cremated without family consent. Former counterterrorism official Richard Clarke suggested the crash was consistent with a "car cyber attack." The hosts analyze these reports as "messaging," noting that while remote control of modern vehicles is technically possible, the current media narrative seems designed to instill fear about the reach of intelligence agencies.

A report by Professor Michael Clarke warns that the UK faces a "severe" terror threat from a new generation of extremists radicalized in prison. The report suggests that 800 non-terrorist prisoners will soon be released and may carry out "lone wolf" attacks. The hosts characterize this as part of a government "frighten-you-as-machine" campaign.