Topic: The Project

Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project appeared on MSNBC with Katie Tur to discuss Donald Trump's debate performance, characterizing him as a "pathological liar." The discussion touched on Trump's claims regarding infanticide, which referenced controversial 2019 comments by the Governor of Virginia. Critics argue that the media's focus on Trump's "lies" is a tactic to distract from Biden's poor performance and boost cable news ratings.

The upcoming 20th Century Fox film "The Creator" is discussed as a continuation of the "AI will kill us" trope in cinema. This is compared to the 1970 science fiction thriller "Colossus: The Forbin Project," which features an American defense system becoming sentient and taking control.

The Lincoln Project has been embroiled in scandals involving its leadership, which some suggest led to retaliatory political attacks. Discussion centered on whether the recent allegations against Representative Matt Gaetz were timed to distract from the failures and internal issues of the Lincoln Project. The back-and-forth between the two political factions is viewed as a high-stakes battle of narratives.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced that the airline will likely require international travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This aligns with the development of "CommonPass" by The Commons Project, a global digital health platform designed to reconcile screening and vaccination data for border crossings. The hosts warn that this system represents a permanent end to travel privacy and must be resisted.

The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, released an ad titled "Mourning in America" criticizing the administration's pandemic response. President Trump responded on Twitter by attacking George Conway, calling him a "deranged loser" and "moonface." The hosts discuss the bizarre dynamic between George and his wife, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, questioning if the public feud is a form of "controlled opposition."

The Shape of Water won Best Picture at the Oscars, leading to speculation about its thematic links to "Project Blue Beam" and alien disclosure. During her acceptance speech, Frances McDormand introduced the term "inclusion riders," which are contract clauses requiring diversity in film production. Skeptics argue that these mandates could negatively impact the industry if adopted by major stars for virtue signaling.

Keith Olbermann releases a video for "The Resistance" criticizing the plan to move the press corps, comparing the proposed larger venue to Vladimir Putin's press conferences. Project Veritas released footage of activists planning to disrupt the inauguration with butyric acid. The hosts mock Olbermann's dated cultural references and the "Resistance" meme.

The hosts examine "The Poop Project," a grassroots organization featured on the Climate March website that aims to heal cultural shame surrounding "potty talk." The organization is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit through Fractured Atlas that promotes conversations about sustainable sanitation. The segment includes a jingle for "Detective Dookie" and critiques the group's mission to reconnect people with their bodily functions.

Adam Curry explores the "Partners" list of the People's Climate March, highlighting bizarre organizations like "The Poop Project" and "Gray is Green." He reviews a student video from the "World of 7 Billion" contest that depicts cow farts as a primary cause of climate change. The hosts characterize these educational resources as "pure propaganda" designed to guilt children.

Robert Kagan's essay, "The Allure of Normalcy," is analyzed as a foundational text for modern neoconservative foreign policy. The discussion critiques the interventionist stance that the United States must act as the "locomotive" of mankind to prevent global disorder. Connections are drawn between the Kagan family, Victoria Nuland, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization promoting STEM education in 5,000 schools. The hosts examine the organization's tax filings, noting high executive salaries, including over $350,000 for CEO Vince Bertram. They argue the group is a "bribe organization" that uses grants to push corporate-aligned educational standards.

Dov Zakheim, a former Pentagon official and member of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC), is linked to the board of Chemonics. The hosts discuss his history as a "fraud chief" and his ties to both neoliberal and neoconservative circles. They contrast the wealth of these contractors with the cholera outbreak in Haiti caused by UN peacekeepers.

Documents discovered in Switzerland, known as "The Project," allegedly outline a Muslim Brotherhood blueprint for infiltrating political and cultural societies. The discussion links this to the 2007 Holy Land Foundation lawsuit and the broader concept of "cultural Marxism." Critics argue that political correctness and terms like "Islamophobia" are used to desensitize the public to these shifts.