3 chapters across the catalog
A *60 Minutes* and *Washington Post* investigation accuses drug distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. Former DEA insider Joseph Renazzisi claims that a bill introduced by Congressman Tom Marino stripped the agency of its power to freeze suspicious shipments. The hosts deconstruct the report, noting that the DEA appeared ineffective even before the legislation was passed.
Opioid Crisis Legislation and the Hit Job on Tom Marino
The hosts analyze the political fallout of the *60 Minutes* report, which led to Tom Marino withdrawing his name for the "Drug Czar" position. They suggest the story was a coordinated "hit job" by the CIA-linked media to embarrass the Trump administration. They highlight a "kicker" at the end of the report revealing that the DEA actually dropped its opposition to the bill they are now complaining about.
Ronald Reagan, Democratic Roots, ISIS Military Strategy
Donald Trump defended his shifting political positions by comparing his evolution to that of Ronald Reagan, who was a liberal Democrat and Screen Actors Guild president before joining the GOP. In a separate clip, Trump criticized Lindsey Graham's military transparency, advocating for a "surprise" attack strategy against ISIS. Representative Tom Marino is also featured calling for the total elimination of ISIS members.
