Topic: Stenographer

3 chapters across the catalog

Umpty Ump
Episode 1709 30:37 - 33:47

1709: Umpty Ump

White House, Biden Garbage Transcript Alteration

The Associated Press reported that White House press officials altered the official transcript of President Biden's "garbage" remarks despite objections from federal stenographers. The change added an apostrophe to make "supporters" possessive, attempting to frame the insult as directed at a specific comedian rather than Trump voters. The head of the stenography office called the move a "breach of protocol" and a "spoliation of transcript integrity."

Clouds of Crisis
Episode 558 2:53:27 - 2:58:02

558: Clouds of Crisis

House Stenographer Diane Reidy and the Holy Spirit

The husband of House stenographer Diane Reidy explains her recent outburst on the House floor as a result of religious conviction and frustration with political dishonesty. Reidy claimed she was urged by the Holy Spirit to deliver a message about the nation's spiritual state during a late-night vote.

Episode 557 39:05 - 42:48

557: Kalemia

Congressional Stenographer Outburst, Freemasons and the Constitution

A House of Representatives stenographer, identified as Denise Reitnauer, was removed from the floor after a shouting outburst during the shutdown vote. She reportedly yelled about the Constitution not being written by Freemasons and the inability to serve two masters. The hosts compare different audio recordings of the event, noting discrepancies between the official House feed and recordings made by reporters in the hallway.