Topic: Surprise Attack

2 chapters across the catalog

Jell-No!
Episode 1852 7:22 - 9:56

1852: Jell-No!

Donald Trump, Japanese Journalists, Pearl Harbor Joke

President Donald Trump met with Japanese journalists to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran. When asked why the United States did not notify allies like Japan before initiating military action, Trump joked about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He emphasized that military strategy requires secrecy and surprise to be effective.

Episode 416 1:19:05 - 1:26:10

416: Datapalooza

Facebook Cyber Attack Theory, October Surprise, Stock Puts

A theory is proposed that a "false flag" cyber attack targeting Facebook could serve as an October surprise for the 2012 election. Because many users equate Facebook with the internet itself, a disruption would cause widespread public panic and justify increased government control over the web. The hosts discuss the financial implications of shorting Facebook stock or buying put options ahead of such an event.