Topic: Steele Dossier

The hosts discuss the theory that MI6 and British intelligence have been actively working against Donald Trump since 2016. They examine reports of "pro-Russian disinformation" regarding drones in Poland and the use of the acronym "FRWL" (From Russia With Love). The segment also covers Norway's 8.5 billion euro aid package to Ukraine and the teetering economies of France and Germany.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a 40% budget cut to her department to "root out deep state actors." She has stripped security clearances from 37 officials accused of politicizing intelligence, specifically regarding the 2016 Russia collusion narrative. Gabbard claims there is evidence that the Obama administration directed the creation of false intelligence assessments using the discredited Steele dossier.

Archival footage shows former CIA Director John Brennan testifying before Congress regarding his knowledge of the Steele Dossier. Brennan denied the CIA relied on the document for intelligence assessments, a claim that critics and lawmakers like Trey Gowdy suggest is contradicted by internal memos. The testimony has led to renewed calls for perjury investigations against former intelligence officials.

Special Counsel John Durham released a 300-page report concluding that the FBI lacked sufficient evidence to launch the "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. The report highlights significant failures in the FISA warrant process and a reliance on uncorroborated intelligence, including the Clinton-funded Steele Dossier. Media outlets like NBC and MSNBC are criticized for downplaying the findings as a "nothing burger" despite the report's devastating critique of FBI bias.

Fox News reports on Nellie Ohr's communications with the Justice Department regarding the Fusion GPS investigation and the Steele dossier. The segment highlights her role in providing Russian-language news reports to federal officials to influence the narrative surrounding Donald Trump. The hosts reiterate Trump's known germophobia as a counter-argument to the dossier's claims.

In a testimony clip, former FBI Director James Comey admits that the Department of Justice only moved forward with the Carter Page FISA warrant after the Steele dossier information was included. Comey acknowledges that the DOJ had previously declined to support the warrant application in the summer of 2016. The hosts highlight this as a "Clip of the Day" for confirming the dossier's central role in the investigation.

The trial of Igor Danchenko, a primary source for the Steele Dossier, revealed that key information regarding Donald Trump was fabricated by Clinton associate Charles Dolan. Dolan admitted under oath that he invented a "Republican source" and instead pulled information from cable news. This testimony, part of Special Counsel John Durham's investigation, further discredits the dossier used by the FBI to justify surveillance of the Trump campaign.

Igor Danchenko, a primary source for the Christopher Steele dossier, is facing trial for lying to the FBI. A judge ruled that Danchenko must explain his intent to use classified information in his defense. The dossier, which contained unverified allegations against Donald Trump, was funded by the Hillary Clinton campaign and other Democratic entities.

Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Rand Paul clashed with colleagues over allegations of spreading Russian disinformation. The discussion highlights that the Hunter Biden investigation is a legitimate Justice Department probe, despite earlier media claims that the story was foreign propaganda.

Recently declassified handwritten notes from former CIA Director John Brennan reveal that he briefed President Obama in July 2016 on a plan by Hillary Clinton to "vilify" Donald Trump by linking him to Russia. The notes suggest the plan was a distraction from Clinton's email server scandal. The hosts question why mainstream media outlets and Fox News have largely ignored this documented evidence of a political plot.

Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate regarding the Steele Dossier and the Carter Page FISA warrant. Comey repeatedly claimed he did "not recall" key details, though he eventually admitted that the dossier was a significant factor in the DOJ's decision to move forward with the warrant application.

House Manager Hakeem Jeffries argues that the Steele Dossier was not foreign interference because it was "purchased" opposition research. Chief Justice John Roberts declines to exercise tie-breaking authority in the Senate, citing the 150-year-old precedent from the Andrew Johnson trial. The hosts analyze the 50-50 failure rule for Senate motions.

The hosts discuss the origins of the Steele Dossier, suggesting it was reverse-engineered specifically to justify FISA warrants rather than being the genesis of the investigation. They also recall the "Gorilla Channel" hoax, where a satirical story about Trump watching a fake gorilla television channel was widely believed by critics.

Representative Devin Nunes delivers a scathing summary of the Democratic efforts to impeach Donald Trump, linking the current Ukraine investigation to the previous Russia collusion narrative. He cites the Steele Dossier and the role of the anonymous whistleblower as evidence of a coordinated "plan B" by intelligence officials and media hacks.

A supercut of media figures and politicians shows them repeatedly claiming the Steele dossier had been corroborated by the intelligence community. The Horowitz report later proved these claims were false, as the FBI failed to verify the dossier's primary sub-sources. The hosts label the media figures who pushed these narratives as "news prostitutes."

The primary sub-source for the Steele dossier told the FBI in January 2017 that Christopher Steele's reports were based on "rumor and speculation" heard at a bar, specifically disavowing the "pee tape" allegations. Despite this, the FBI informed the FISA court that the source was "truthful and cooperative" to secure two additional warrants against Carter Page. The hosts call for the abolition of the FISA court system due to these systemic deceptions.

The production quality of the House impeachment hearings is critiqued, noting Adam Schiff's oversized chair and the lack of "fireworks" in the testimony. Representative Devin Nunes delivered an opening statement characterizing the inquiry as a "low-rent sequel" to the Mueller investigation and a media smear campaign. The proceedings were relegated to C-SPAN 3, which is interpreted as a sign of the event's failure to capture public interest.

New reports allege that Nellie Ohr, a former contractor for Fusion GPS, was in constant communication with her husband, Bruce Ohr, and other Justice Department officials regarding the Steele Dossier. The communications reportedly included sending news reports in Russian to smear Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign. Critics argue that Nellie Ohr may have been one of the most significant hires in the effort to delegitimize the Trump presidency.

Robert Mueller claimed to be unfamiliar with Fusion GPS, the firm that produced the Steele dossier, which critics cited as evidence of his lack of involvement in the investigation's details. Representative Will Hurd questioned Mueller on debunked reports regarding Michael Cohen visiting Prague and a Trump Tower server communicating with Russia's Alpha Bank. Mueller stated he did not believe the server story was true, though it had been widely reported by outlets like Slate.

The Earl of Tennessee organized a successful No Agenda meetup in Knoxville, collecting funds to support the show's production. Separately, the "Conspiracy Land" podcast by Michael Isikoff is criticized as a promotional tool for his book and a continuation of his work on the Steele dossier. The hosts deconstruct the transition of traditional journalists into the podcasting space as a means of maintaining relevance after leaving major news organizations.