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The group "People for the American Way," founded by television producer Norman Lear, is identified as a primary driver behind the pressure on tech companies to deplatform conservative voices. The organization's board includes Hollywood figures like Alec Baldwin and Seth MacFarlane. Right Wing Watch, a project of this group, reportedly petitioned Apple and others to remove Infowars.
Paul Manafort Trial, Rod Rosenstein and Lobbying Crackdown
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort focuses on his lavish lifestyle and alleged tax fraud related to overseas lobbying in Ukraine. Defense attorneys have highlighted that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein previously declined to prosecute Manafort for similar issues eight years ago. The investigation has expanded to include other major Washington D.C. figures, such as Tony Podesta, signaling a broader crackdown on unregistered foreign agents.
The "Spirit Cooking" controversy emerges from WikiLeaks emails showing Tony Podesta was invited to a dinner by performance artist Marina Abramovic. The hosts explore the occult origins of the practice, linking it to Aleister Crowley and the religion of Thelema. They describe the ritualistic use of bodily fluids in Abramovic's art and the public's reaction to the Podesta brothers' involvement.
Tony Podesta is identified as a major art tastemaker in Washington D.C. with a controversial collection. The hosts discuss his interest in the photography of Katy Grannan, specifically noting the presence of realistic portraits and images of naked teenagers in his residence. They describe Grannan's style as a form of hyper-realism that focuses on intense detail.
