Topic: Robert Smith

7 chapters across the catalog

FedNow
Episode 1538 11:30 - 16:28

1538: FedNow

Robert Kennedy Jr., CIA Propaganda and Smith-Mundt Act

Robert Kennedy Jr. has publicly criticized the CIA for its history of coup d'etats and social control experiments like MKUltra. He highlights the 2012 overturning of the Smith-Mundt Act during the Obama administration, which previously prohibited the U.S. government from directing propaganda at its own citizens. Kennedy asserts that intelligence agencies have resurrected Operation Mockingbird to control domestic press and social media narratives.

Truth to Podcaster
Episode 1126 2:36:44 - 2:40:10

1126: Truth to Podcaster

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Christiane Amanpour Comey Interview

The hosts criticize the modern Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "shit show," reminiscing about the untelevised industry dinners of the past. They play a clip of Christiane Amanpour asking former FBI Director James Comey if the government should have "shut down" the "Lock her up" chants as hate speech. They interpret the question as a reflection of a "globalist" desire to suppress political speech.

Exit on the Floor
Episode 973 12:37 - 17:34

973: Exit on the Floor

Tomi Ann Roberts, 1984 Miramax Bathtub Incident

Professor Tomi Ann Roberts recounts a 1984 encounter with Harvey Weinstein during her time as an aspiring actress and student at Smith College. Roberts describes being lured to an apartment where Weinstein, while in a bathtub, pressured her to remove her top for a "topless scene" audition. The incident led her to abandon her acting aspirations and pursue psychology.

Associative Propaganda
Episode 549 56:51 - 58:20

549: Associative Propaganda

Sir Craig of Manana, New York Fed, Baronet of New Jersey

Sir Craig of Manana donates $333.33, noting that the New York Fed is located at 33 Liberty Street. Another listener, Stephen Savchuk, is elevated to knighthood after a $252.09 donation. The hosts recall Stephen's previous request to contact Robert Smith of The Cure to help with a relationship, noting he has since found a new girlfriend.

Ready for Huma
Episode 536 1:53:27 - 1:55:48

536: Ready for Huma

Sir Patrick Wilson, The Cure Reunion Request

Sir Patrick Wilson requests karma for his family following the loss of his wife to cancer. Another producer, Steven Sevchuk, asks the hosts to help him reunite with his girlfriend Casey by reaching out to Robert Smith of The Cure for a personal plea, acknowledging it is a "long shot."

Threshold Event
Episode 390 1:06:36 - 1:08:13

390: Threshold Event

Drone Strikes on U.S. Citizens, Robert Mueller Testimony

In a Congressional hearing, FBI Director Robert Mueller is asked if it is legal to target American citizens with drone strikes within the United States. Mueller's hesitant response—stating he would have to "check on that"—is criticized by the hosts and Fox News anchor Shep Smith as an admission of the government's perceived authority to do so.