Topic: Robert Barnes

6 chapters across the catalog

The Chit
Episode 1534 1:16:57 - 1:19:03

1534: The Chit

Project Veritas Boardroom Coup, Viva Frei and Robert Barnes

The hosts discuss the recent leadership changes at Project Veritas and the departure of James O'Keefe. They critique a podcast by Viva Frei and Robert Barnes, noting that while the duo mentioned "No Agenda," they seemed unfamiliar with the show's specific reporting on the Veritas boardroom situation. The hosts dismiss the "boardroom coup" narrative as a distraction.

Toxic Stew
Episode 1452 28:03 - 31:35

1452: Toxic Stew

US Sovereignty, WHO Treaty Legality

Legal analysts Robert Barnes and Viva Frei discuss the Biden administration's efforts to empower the World Health Organization. Barnes clarifies that any rule changes are not legally binding on the United States without a two-thirds Senate vote to ratify a formal treaty. The discussion emphasizes that the US joined the WHO via joint resolution, not a treaty, allowing for unilateral withdrawal.

Quarantine Dodgers
Episode 1320 14:54 - 16:38

1320: Quarantine Dodgers

Robert Barnes, Congressional Power and Due Process

Attorney Robert Barnes analyzes the legal implications of the impeachment trial, suggesting it aims to establish that Congress has unlimited power over federal officials without constitutional limitations. He warns that the interpretation of the 14th Amendment being used could eventually allow trials of private citizens to prohibit them from seeking office.

Antigenic Drift
Episode 1306 1:58:19 - 2:02:27

1306: Antigenic Drift

Robert Barnes, Constitutional Path, January 6th Strategy

Legal analyst Robert Barnes outlines the constitutional path for contesting the election on January 6th under the 12th Amendment. He explains that if objections are raised by both a House member and a Senator, it triggers a debate that could lead to the House voting by state delegation to decide the presidency.

Hairy Legs
Episode 1290 3:12:54 - 3:16:54

1290: Hairy Legs

Polling Inaccuracy, Robert Barnes, Random Sampling Failure

Attorney Robert Barnes explains why modern political polling is fundamentally flawed, citing a drop in response rates from 50% to 2%. This lack of random sampling leads to unrepresentative data, as seen in New York Times polls that show massive Democratic leads that do not match early voting data. The hosts conclude that polls are the "least reliable form of data" heading into the 2020 election.

Resilience
Episode 1185 17:46 - 19:12

1185: Resilience

Cenk Uygur and Robert Barnes on Political Indictments

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks warned that a re-elected Donald Trump would use the Justice Department to imprison political opponents. Conversely, Robert Barnes reported on InfoWars that former FBI General Counsel James Baker has flipped to testify against James Comey and Andrew McCabe. Critics of Attorney General Bill Barr point to his past defense of FBI snipers at Ruby Ridge as a reason for skepticism.