Topic: Terror Sting

A 23-year-old Berkeley High graduate pleaded guilty to attempting to help terrorists following an FBI sting operation. The defense argues that the young man was immature and was "jacked up" by undercover agents who encouraged him to purchase chemicals for explosives. The hosts criticize the FBI's reliance on these types of stings to "rack up numbers" for their budget.

The hosts identify a recurring six-week cycle in FBI "homegrown terror" arrests, noting the latest case in Los Angeles involving four men allegedly recruited via Facebook. They argue that the FBI uses social media interactions and "likes" to build cases against individuals who are often just "talking trash" online. The segment highlights the role of *Inspire* magazine in these entrapment-style investigations.