Topic: Peter Schweitzer

7 chapters across the catalog

Error Bars
Episode 1850 1:00:56 - 1:04:43

1850: Error Bars

Chinese Military Technology Failures, Section 301 Tariffs

Author Peter Schweitzer reports that Chinese air defense systems in Iran have failed to intercept American or Israeli aircraft, potentially exposing China as a "paper tiger" in military technology. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering Section 301 tariffs to address unfair trade practices and structural excess capacity in China.

Moral Injury
Episode 1837 54:00 - 57:02

1837: Moral Injury

Peter Schweitzer, The Invisible Coup, Mariel Boatlift

Author Peter Schweitzer's new book, "The Invisible Coup," argues that the 1980 Mariel Boatlift was a form of weaponized immigration orchestrated by Fidel Castro. Schweitzer claims that Castro intentionally sent criminals and the mentally ill to the U.S. to create internal instability. The book classifies the boatlift as one of the most lethal foreign attacks on the United States, alongside Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

Lockdown Face
Episode 1278 2:38:33 - 2:42:35

1278: Lockdown Face

Riding the Dragon Documentary, Biden Family China Ties

The documentary "Riding the Dragon," featuring investigative journalist Peter Schweitzer, details the Biden family's commercial ties to the Chinese government. The film alleges that Hunter Biden's firm invested in Chinese nuclear and surveillance companies while Joe Biden was Vice President. The hosts discuss the "grifter" nature of the Biden family and Joe Biden's recent claim that he has never made more than $400,000.

Mask Debate
Episode 1264 2:22:27 - 2:25:25

1264: Mask Debate

Seamus Bruner, Steele Dossier and Clinton Cash Neutralization

Author Seamus Bruner claims that the Steele Dossier was originally a "neutralization effort" by the Clinton campaign to distract from Peter Schweitzer's book, "Clinton Cash." The goal was to scare Republicans away from using the Clinton family's Russian business ties as an election issue by preemptively accusing Donald Trump of the same. This strategy effectively buried the Uranium One scandal during the 2016 election cycle.

Bunny Wars
Episode 1018 2:45:06 - 2:49:22

1018: Bunny Wars

Peter Schweitzer, Hunter Biden China Deals, Mitch McConnell Gift

Author Peter Schweitzer details multi-billion dollar private equity deals involving Hunter Biden and Chinese government-funded entities. The segment also covers a "gift" of $5 million to $25 million given to Senator Mitch McConnell by his father-in-law, whose shipping business has deep ties to the Chinese state. These financial connections are presented as a new, harder-to-detect form of political corruption.

Clinton Cash
Episode 824 51:02 - 56:11

824: Clinton Cash

Clinton Cash Documentary and Peter Schweitzer

The documentary film "Clinton Cash," based on the book by Peter Schweitzer, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film investigates the financial ties between the Clinton family's wealth and foreign entities. The hosts discuss Schweitzer's background in investigative reporting, including his previous work on congressional insider trading featured on 60 Minutes.

Toddler Wage Gap
Episode 702 2:10:52 - 2:13:56

702: Toddler Wage Gap

Hillary Clinton, Haiti Gold Mine Controversy

A forthcoming book by Peter Schweitzer reveals that Hillary Clinton's brother, Tony Rodham, sat on the board of a mining company that received a rare gold exploitation permit from the Haitian government in 2012. The permit was issued while Bill Clinton served as co-chair of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.