Topic: Robert Ford

The U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski, is identified as the son of Zbigniew Brzezinski, the architect of U.S. support for the Mujahideen. The segment links the Brzezinski legacy to previous destabilization efforts in Syria and Egypt led by Robert Stephen Ford. The hosts discuss the pattern of appointing specific diplomatic figures to facilitate regional conflicts.

The hosts review recommended reading from noagendabooks.com, including "Family of Secrets" and "The Unabomber Manifesto." They also discuss the legacy of film producer Robert Evans, his role in "The Godfather," and his reputation as a "pathological liar" according to Francis Ford Coppola.

The FCC released a 400-page document detailing new Net Neutrality rules, which the hosts argue was heavily influenced by the lobbying group "Free Press." This group has reportedly received millions in funding from George Soros's Open Society Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The discussion highlights the influence of Robert McChesney, a self-described communist who advocates for government-subsidized news and the elimination of "capitalist propaganda" in media.

President Obama's attempt to appoint Robert Ford as Ambassador to Egypt is linked to Ford's controversial history in Syria and his alleged involvement with death squad policies. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin finalized an oil and gas deal with Azerbaijan, signaling a shift in regional influence away from the United States. The hosts argue that the destabilization of North Africa and the Middle East is detrimental to global energy interests.

Ambassador Robert Ford provided testimony to the Senate regarding the humanitarian crisis in Syria, though he omitted a graphic detail from his written record about parents stitching names into children's uniforms for body identification. The testimony reveals the U.S. has supplied 5,000 pieces of equipment to activists, including gear to boost FM radio signals for psychological warfare and public service messages.

The hosts analyze reports of U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford being pelted with eggs and tomatoes by supporters of President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. They question whether the Syrian people are actually rejecting U.S. interference. Dvorak notes that The New York Times is using questionable photos of lone protesters to maintain the anti-Syrian narrative.

Rubicon's ownership by Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro is discussed alongside a critique of "pretentious" wine service tools like the wine cradle. The speakers argue that high-end service often feels out of place in California restaurants that use paper tablecloths. A recommendation is made for Le Procope in Paris as a definitive example of the bistro style.