Topic: Obfuscation

3 chapters across the catalog

Short Circuit
Episode 849 20:08 - 21:52

849: Short Circuit

State Department Briefing, Mark Toner and Matt Lee

State Department spokesperson Mark Toner is seen laughing during a briefing after an intern's presence prompted a comment about "transparency and democracy." Reporter Matt Lee countered the remark by calling the briefing an "exercise in spin and obfuscation." The exchange highlights the tension between the press corps and government officials regarding the Iran cash payment story.

Kale Donuts
Episode 520 11:14 - 12:40

520: Kale Donuts

Telephone Metadata, Obfuscation and Recording Claims

President Obama stated that "nobody is listening" to telephone calls, which the hosts interpret as a semantic trick. They argue that while no one may be listening in real-time, the calls are being recorded and stored for later access. The segment highlights the use of "key buzzwords" to defend the surveillance state.

Internet in a Suitcase
Episode 321 1:14:13 - 1:21:25

321: Internet in a Suitcase

Zudi Jasser and the "Doctors of Death" Narrative

Dr. Zudi Jasser appeared on Fox News to discuss the threat of "lone wolf" terrorists who use medical or scientific education as a cover for extremist ideologies. Jasser compared modern radicalized physicians to Dr. Mengele, warning that sophisticated individuals are developing new ways to attack the West. The hosts analyze the interview as a masterclass in obfuscation and the propagation of fear regarding professional immigrants.