Topic: Trojan Horse

4 chapters across the catalog

Kinetic Kill
Episode 872 1:52:51 - 1:56:34

872: Kinetic Kill

ISIL Drone Usage and Kinetic Kill Terminology

A US military commander in Iraq describes ISIL's "creative" use of drones for reconnaissance and as "Trojan horses" rigged with explosives. The commander uses the term "kinetic kill" to describe shooting down drones with small arms fire. The hosts mock the use of such "idiotic" military terminology and predict that these stories will be used to justify new regulations or bans on civilian drones in the United States.

Gun Disease
Episode 781 1:28:25 - 1:31:38

781: Gun Disease

Conspiracy Theories, Trojan Horses and Political Dirty Tricks

The BBC and other outlets have explored conspiracy theories suggesting Donald Trump is a "Trojan Horse" for the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, rumors regarding Marco Rubio's personal life have been attributed to potential "dirty tricks" campaigns by rival candidates.

Trojan Horse
Episode 365 1:48:21 - 1:52:39

365: Trojan Horse

Dick Cheney on Syria and the Iranian Drone "Trojan Horse"

Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses the Syrian conflict and the capture of a U.S. drone by Iran. The hosts propose a theory that the drone was a "Trojan Horse" intentionally left for the Iranians, noting the suspicious nature of its intact landing with wheels down.

Carbon Credits and the CIA
Episode 64 39:13 - 41:13

64: Carbon Credits and the CIA

CIA Kids Page, Code Breaking Games

The CIA maintains a website for children featuring games, puzzles, and code-breaking challenges. The hosts jokingly compare the site to the movie "The Last Starfighter," suggesting it is a tool to identify and recruit child prodigies. Concerns are raised about the ethics of targeting children for intelligence-related activities.