Topic: Thomas Pickering

2 chapters across the catalog

Hemicycle
Episode 840 1:28:40 - 1:32:36

840: Hemicycle

Boeing Lobbyist, Iran Nuclear Deal Mediation

Thomas Pickering, a key mediator in the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal, was a registered lobbyist for Boeing during the negotiations. The deal subsequently included a $25 billion aircraft purchase from Boeing, raising concerns about corporate influence in diplomatic policy.

Frontier Science
Episode 767 3:35 - 7:29

767: Frontier Science

Benghazi Committee Hearing, Hillary Clinton and Thomas Pickering Report

A preview of the Benghazi committee hearings highlights the 2012 terror attack in Libya and the subsequent political fallout for then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. A report by Ambassador Thomas Pickering cited systemic failures and leadership deficiencies regarding consulate security. The hosts criticize the repetitive nature of the hearings and the lack of focus on specific details regarding the death of the U.S. Ambassador.