Topic: Scott Z Burns

3 chapters across the catalog

Cash over Country
Episode 1579 7:22 - 14:30

1579: Cash over Country

Scott Ritter on CIA Recruitment Failures in Russia

Scott Ritter criticizes CIA Director William Burns' claims of successful spy recruitment in Russia, calling them domestic political consumption. Ritter argues that Russia is a "denied area" where American intelligence assets have been rolled up, and asserts that the CIA is facing a major intelligence failure as Ukraine loses the war.

Rewilding
Episode 1209 10:22 - 17:25

1209: Rewilding

Australia Rainfall, Climate Change Mismanagement, Rain Stick Efficacy

Heavy rainfall in drought-stricken parts of Australia and Queensland has provided relief to fire zones but caused flash flooding in urban areas. Critics argue that the bushfire crisis was exacerbated by "Greenie" policies that restricted back burning and fuel management rather than being solely caused by climate change. Listeners report a correlation between the podcast's use of ceremonial rain sticks and subsequent precipitation in various regions, including Indiana.

Cocked Pistol
Episode 339 1:42:20 - 1:45:01

339: Cocked Pistol

Contagion Movie Review, CDC Propaganda

The film "Contagion" is analyzed as a potential propaganda tool for the CDC, which consulted on the production. The movie was written by Scott Z. Burns, who also produced Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth," and features a character that some listeners believe is a parody of Adam Curry.