4 chapters across the catalog
Pieczenik Family History and French Military Influence
Pieczenik details his family's flight from Cuba in the early 1950s to escape the threat of communism. He recounts his father's service in the French army and criticizes French military strategy, specifically the concept of counterinsurgency developed in Algeria. He claims the French manipulated American intelligence into repeating their mistakes in Vietnam and Africa.
Toulouse Shooting Conspiracy, Mohamed Merah, and Six Strikes Law
The hosts discuss the shooting in Toulouse, France, suggesting that suspect Mohamed Merah may have been a patsy and that his death was timed for President Sarkozy's political benefit. They also mention a "six strikes" copyright enforcement policy allegedly being implemented by US ISPs in coordination with the government.
Toulouse Standoff, Al Qaeda, and Nicolas Sarkozy
A standoff in Toulouse, France, involving a self-described Al Qaeda militant resulted in the suspect's death after he reportedly jumped from a window. The hosts question the logic of the media reports, including claims that the suspect "confessed" while still holed up in his apartment. They suggest the event may be an "Operation Gladio" style operation intended to boost President Nicolas Sarkozy's re-election prospects.
Volcanic Ash Flight Restrictions and Scientific Skepticism
A volcanologist reports that the decision to shut down European airspace due to Icelandic volcanic ash was "definitely exaggerated." The hosts note that the flight ban was initiated by the United Kingdom rather than the official volcanic ash alert center in Toulouse, France. This discrepancy leads to a theory that the grounding of flights was a political tool used during the UK election cycle.
