Topic: Plausible Deniability

The hosts examine the systemic corruption within the pharmaceutical industry, alleging that the FDA provides "plausible deniability" for doctors who prescribe dangerous drugs. They argue that the revolving door between regulatory agencies and drug companies ensures that safety concerns are suppressed until after significant public harm has occurred.

John Dixon discusses the damage to U.S. diplomatic standing caused by revelations of American cyber attack capabilities. He explains that while the U.S. has frequently accused China of economic espionage, the Snowden leaks provide China with a counter-argument of American hypocrisy. Dixon describes the "below the surface" conflict where nations engage in cyber warfare while maintaining outward commercial cooperation.