7 chapters across the catalog
Declassified letters reveal Osama Bin Laden's concerns regarding his wife's return from Iran, specifically advising her to remove dental fillings in case of implanted tracking devices. The report also mentions the presence of the video game "Delta Force Extreme 2" at the compound, purportedly for his children. Media coverage highlights Bin Laden's role as a "family man" while maintaining micromanagement over Al-Qaeda operations.
Mike Morell countered Seymour Hersh's report that Bin Laden's body was dismembered and thrown out of a helicopter. Morell claimed to have seen video and photos of a proper Muslim burial at sea following the body's arrival in Jalalabad. He cited Admiral Bill McRaven's height-comparison test as proof of the body's identity, though the existence of such video evidence remains a point of contention.
Secret Service Suicide, Rafael Prieto and Hollywood Connections
Secret Service agent Rafael Prieto was found dead in an apparent suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning following an investigation into an unreported affair. The agent's wife is noted as a Hollywood executive, leading to speculation about connections to military-themed film projects like Seal Team Six.
The website DailySkew.com is highlighted for providing "cliff notes" and summaries of recent podcast episodes. Topics summarized include media coverage of Paul Ryan, conflicting reports on the Seal Team Six mission involving Osama bin Laden, and debates over the moon landing.
Valerie Jarrett Influence, Bin Laden Raid, Domestic Drone Prediction
Author Ed Klein reports that senior advisor Valerie Jarrett was the primary voice opposing the SEAL Team 6 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, favoring a drone strike instead. Jarrett is described as the "de facto President" and a gatekeeper for the Obamas. A prediction is made that aggressive drone activity, such as the use of non-lethal deterrents, will occur within the United States before the November election.
Seal Team Six Rescue of Jessica Buchanan in Somalia
Seal Team Six executed a night raid in Somalia to rescue American aid worker Jessica Buchanan and a Danish colleague. The timing of the mission, coinciding with the State of the Union, draws skepticism regarding its political utility. Questions are raised about the intelligence reporting on Buchanan's failing health and the lack of diverse photographic evidence of the hostage.
The media's focus on "Seal Team Six" is challenged with the claim that the unit was officially dissolved in 1987 and replaced by DEVGRU. The hosts suggest the continued use of the "Team Six" name is a media-driven myth. They note the coincidental timing of an upcoming book titled "Team Six."
