Topic: Streaming Wars

Journalist Seymour Hersh reports a rift between the CIA and the DIA regarding the Ukraine war. Hersh claims the CIA views the June counteroffensive as a failure, while the DIA provides optimistic reports to the White House. Hersh also alleges the CIA ran a disinformation campaign claiming Vladimir Putin was suffering from advanced cancer or blood disorders to destabilize his leadership.

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report alleging the U.S. military, under President Biden's direction, destroyed the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. State Department spokesperson Ned Price and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan dismissed the report as "utter nonsense." The report claims the operation was moved from CIA oversight to the military to avoid Congressional reporting requirements under the War Powers Resolution.

The hosts speculate on whether the sudden resignation of Bob Iger is related to the performance of the Disney Plus streaming service. While some suggest the platform's growth may be slowing after the initial trial period, Dvorak notes his family's satisfaction with the service, comparing it to Netflix and Hulu.

During his annual press conference, Vladimir Putin accused 1930s Polish diplomats of colluding with Nazi Germany. Analysts suggest these historical accusations are a political maneuver to retaliate against Poland for its role in thwarting the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine finalized a multi-billion dollar gas transport deal and conducted a prisoner swap.