Topic: Sidney Blumenthal

7 chapters across the catalog

Coup Cabal
Episode 879 1:21:06 - 1:23:45

879: Coup Cabal

Sidney Blumenthal Coup Claims, Dutch Television Interview

Sidney Blumenthal appeared on a Dutch news program and characterized the 2016 election results as a "coup d'etat" orchestrated by a cabal of FBI agents in New York linked to Rudy Giuliani. The hosts mock Blumenthal for making such extreme claims on obscure international broadcasts, unaware that global "producers" are monitoring.

Hate Crime Manager
Episode 861 35:27 - 38:23

861: Hate Crime Manager

Historical Origins of Birtherism and 2008 Clinton Campaign Links

The hosts examine the origins of the birther movement, arguing that while it may have started earlier, it was popularized by Hillary Clinton supporters and "PUMAs" during the 2008 Democratic primary. They discuss the role of Clinton advisor Sidney Blumenthal in allegedly encouraging reporters to investigate Obama's background.

Bite Work
Episode 858 29:33 - 32:54

858: Bite Work

Hillary Clinton, Earpiece Conspiracy and Sidney Blumenthal Emails

Speculation regarding Hillary Clinton using a hidden earpiece during the Commander-in-Chief Forum surfaced after close-up photos appeared to show a small device in her ear. A 2009 email from Huma Abedin found in the WikiLeaks archive asks Clinton if she took her earpiece, fueling conspiracy theories. Additionally, emails from Sidney Blumenthal confirm Clinton received rapid updates regarding the death of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Clinton Cash
Episode 824 41:44 - 51:01

824: Clinton Cash

Sidney Blumenthal and Clinton Foundation Influence Peddling

Sidney Blumenthal's role as a consultant for the Clinton Foundation while advising Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Libya is examined. The discussion focuses on potential "pay-to-play" dynamics where foreign donations to the foundation allegedly influenced U.S. State Department policy. Reference is made to Muammar Gaddafi's 2009 visit to the United States and his tent being pitched on Donald Trump's estate.

Peak Coffee
Episode 779 2:34:17 - 2:41:05

779: Peak Coffee

New York Times Analysis of Donald Trump's Vocabulary

The New York Times publishes an analysis of 95,000 words spoken by Donald Trump, claiming his use of "you" and "we" is a form of neuro-linguistic programming. Trump's speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition is criticized by the media as "borderline anti-Semitic." Trump also attacks Hillary Clinton's record as Secretary of State, claiming she lacked the "energy" to respond to Benghazi.