Topic: Private Server

WikiLeaks documents suggest President Barack Obama used a pseudonym to communicate with Hillary Clinton on her private email server. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest admitted Obama was aware of Clinton's email address but claimed the President did not know it was a private server until it was reported in the media. Tim Kaine defended the President, suggesting Obama likely didn't think about the technical setup of the emails he received.

During the debate, Mike Pence raises the issue of Hillary Clinton's private email server and the handling of classified information regarding drone strikes. The moderator, Elaine Quijano, is observed cutting off the discussion quickly to move to other topics. The hosts suggest the moderator had instructions to minimize talk about the FBI investigation into Clinton's emails.

Donald Trump emphasized government corruption during his speech, specifically citing Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server and the deletion of 33,000 emails. Observers noted a divide in how the speech was received: supporters viewed his loud delivery as "passionate," while detractors characterized it as "screaming." This divergence is framed as a manifestation of different psychological "dimensions" in the American electorate.

Hillary Clinton tells Matt Lauer that there is "not even the remotest chance" she will face a "political perp walk" over her private email server. She characterizes the FBI investigation as a "security review." The hosts dispute Joy Reid's assertion that Clinton is the most qualified candidate since the founding fathers, comparing her resume to John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

During a congressional hearing, Admiral Mike Rogers was questioned about the security implications of Hillary Clinton's private email server. Rogers stated that from a foreign intelligence perspective, such a server represents a significant "opportunity" for adversaries. He was asked to check NSA records for any communications between agency officials and Clinton's private account.

Hillary Clinton's shift in rhetoric regarding her private email server is examined, noting her transition from dismissive to apologetic. The hosts compare her soft-spoken tone in recent interviews to her more aggressive "Hillary cadence" used in the past, suggesting a calculated campaign "reboot."

A media mashup illustrates Hillary Clinton's shifting narrative regarding her private email server and the handling of classified information. The hosts discuss the FBI's investigation into the server, comparing her situation to the prosecution of General David Petraeus for mishandling classified documents.

Analysts suggest that foreign intelligence agencies in Russia, China, and Iran likely compromised Hillary Clinton's private email server. This raises the possibility of "blackmail" or the strategic release of deleted emails by actors like Vladimir Putin during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Technical analysis of the "clintonemail.com" domain suggests that the emails were routed through MX Logic (McAfee) rather than a server physically located in Hillary Clinton's home. State Department spokesperson Marie Harf argued that using an unclassified private email is not a violation because the official "state.gov" system is also unclassified. The hosts suggest the server was a smart move for privacy, despite media scrutiny.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 537 of the No Agenda show from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes setting up a new decentralized mail server after a drive failure during his vacation. The hosts briefly discuss the logistics of renting private rail cars attached to Amtrak trains.

The hosts discuss how the government can access emails stored on third-party services like Gmail without a warrant if they are over 180 days old. They advocate for users to run their own private mail servers to maintain control over their data and history.