Topic: Valerie Jarrett

72 chapters across the catalog

Bunny Hugging
Episode 1341 2:21:36 - 2:24:56

1341: Bunny Hugging

Columbus Police Shooting and Knife Fight Debate

The fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Makaya Bryant in Columbus, Ohio, sparks national debate. Despite bodycam footage showing Bryant attempting to stab another girl, figures like Valerie Jarrett call for "accountability." The hosts discuss the media's attempt to normalize "knife fights" as a common teenage occurrence.

Mask Debate
Episode 1264 2:29:00 - 2:30:21

1264: Mask Debate

Valerie Jarrett, Defense of James Comey and the FBI

Valerie Jarrett defended the actions of James Comey and the intelligence community, expressing "high confidence" that they comported themselves responsibly during the Russia investigation. Jarrett questioned why the public is focused on events from four years ago rather than current administration issues. Her comments are framed as an attempt to run interference for the Obama administration's handling of the Steele Dossier.

Tacorista
Episode 1166 51:56 - 59:36

1166: Tacorista

Hollywood Social Impact Agency, Narrative Script Integration

An industry insider reported on an event called "Unreasonable Conversation," where organizations like Color of Change and Define American offer script integration services to Hollywood producers. The initiative aims to embed specific social and political narratives into entertainment media, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe. High-profile participants in these workshops reportedly include Valerie Jarrett, Stacey Abrams, and John Legend.

CIA Paid Me
Episode 1075 49:36 - 51:05

1075: CIA Paid Me

Barack Obama's Legacy and Susan Rice Maine Run

Barack Obama's presidency is reviewed, with the hosts characterizing him as an inexperienced community organizer who relied on a circle of female advisors like Valerie Jarrett and Susan Rice. Rumors that Susan Rice might run for the Senate in Maine against Susan Collins are discussed, with Rice being labeled a "carpetbagger."

Liberal World Order
Episode 1051 1:11:01 - 1:14:28

1051: Liberal World Order

Peter Strzok's Background, Iranian Upbringing and Spying Theory

The hosts explore Peter Strzok's childhood in Iran, noting his father, Peter Strzok Sr., worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and Bell Textron during the Shah's reign. They claim this information is missing from Strzok's Wikipedia page. A theory is presented that Strzok may have been an operative for Iran, explaining his intense opposition to Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 28:09 - 31:06

1039: Bot Cops

Roseanne Barr Twitter Controversy and ABC Show Cancellation

ABC canceled the top-rated "Roseanne" revival following a racist tweet by Roseanne Barr directed at former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett. Despite the show being the network's first number-one program in over two decades, executives at Disney and ABC determined the offensive content made the production untenable.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 37:40 - 40:58

1039: Bot Cops

Bob Iger's Apology and White House Reaction to Roseanne

Disney CEO Bob Iger personally called Valerie Jarrett to apologize for Roseanne Barr's comments, a move the hosts characterize as "virtue signaling." President Trump responded by criticizing Iger for never apologizing for "horrible statements" made about the presidency on ABC, highlighting a perceived double standard in corporate accountability.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 40:58 - 42:23

1039: Bot Cops

Hollywood Job Losses and Valerie Jarrett Lizard Theory

The cancellation of "Roseanne" left hundreds of crew members and writers unemployed, a fact the hosts note received more media attention than similar layoffs on conservative-leaning shows. A satirical aside suggests that if Barr had referred to Valerie Jarrett as a "lizard" rather than using racial tropes, she might have avoided the same level of backlash.

10th Anniversary
Episode 976 7:23:04 - 7:25:00

976: 10th Anniversary

Drone Warfare Satire and Political Catchphrase Montage

A musical satire focuses on drone warfare in Afghanistan and Pakistan, highlighting the civilian cost and political oversight. This is followed by a comedic montage of media figures and politicians repeatedly using the phrase "at the end of the day" to justify various policies and economic conditions.

Learn Russian!
Episode 933 1:37:10 - 1:42:07

933: Learn Russian!

Campus Rape Rate Decline, Media Integrity

Despite claims of a "rape epidemic" on campuses by politicians like Kirsten Gillibrand and Hillary Clinton, Bureau of Justice statistics show the campus rape rate plunged by over 50% between 1997 and 2013. The media's role in promoting false narratives is highlighted by the Rolling Stone UVA story, which publisher Jan Wenner later glossed over as a journalistic mishap.

Virtue Signalling
Episode 909 24:19 - 27:47

909: Virtue Signalling

Valerie Jarrett War Room, Special Prosecutor Demands

Speculation arises regarding Valerie Jarrett and Barack Obama operating a "war room" in Washington D.C. to coordinate opposition to the Trump administration. Critics argue that the push for a special prosecutor is a tactic to stall the administration's agenda, despite a lack of evidence for impeachable offenses.

Virtue Signalling
Episode 909 48:14 - 52:06

909: Virtue Signalling

Kimberly Guilfoyle Report, Susan Rice Surveillance Role

Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle discussed reports that the Obama administration conducted wiretapping of Trump surrogates based on alleged Russian collusion. Speculation points to Susan Rice or Valerie Jarrett as the potential officials who secured the FISA warrants for political surveillance.

Microbeads
Episode 908 1:59:31 - 2:04:02

908: Microbeads

Valerie Jarrett and The Out-of-Towners

Reports indicate that former White House advisor Valerie Jarrett is moving into the Obamas' new Washington D.C. residence. The discussion transitioned into a critique of the TBS show "The Detour," comparing its "cringe comedy" unfavorably to the 1970 Jack Lemmon film "The Out-of-Towners."

Exodus of Misery
Episode 886 59:55 - 1:05:56

886: Exodus of Misery

DCCC Hack, Republican Strategy Hypothesis

The hosts present competing theories on the DNC leaks: one suggests the Obama administration leaked the data to protect Obama's legacy from Hillary Clinton, while the other focuses on the DCCC hack. Because the DCCC documents were used to target specific local House races in Florida, the hosts hypothesize that Republican operatives may have been behind the operation, using Russia as a convenient smokescreen.

Premedicated
Episode 854 44:52 - 49:45

854: Premedicated

Andrea Mitchell and the Clinton Memorandum of Understanding

NBC's Andrea Mitchell discusses the "Memorandum of Understanding" signed between the Clintons and the Obama administration to prevent conflicts of interest. Mitchell acknowledges that the "firewall" between the State Department and the Foundation was not properly defined but maintains that no laws were broken. The hosts criticize Mitchell as an elitist apologist for the Clintons, noting her personal ties to the political establishment.

ELBOOB
Episode 827 2:30:23 - 2:33:38

827: ELBOOB

Valerie Jarrett, Barack Obama, and Washington DC Residency

Valerie Jarrett appears on 60 Minutes to discuss President Obama's plan to remain in Washington D.C. after his term ends. The hosts mock interviewer Norah O'Donnell's surprise at the arrangement and discuss the potential influence of a former president staying in the capital to run foundations or political initiatives.

Climate Disobedience
Episode 790 37:12 - 40:46

790: Climate Disobedience

Obama, Wall Street Recklessness and Boardroom Wage Decisions

President Obama attributed the financial crisis to "recklessness on Wall Street" rather than food stamp recipients, though critics note a lack of criminal prosecutions. He also claimed that boardroom decisions, rather than immigration, are the primary reason wages have not increased. The segment disputes this, arguing that a massive labor pool naturally drives wages down.

Mental Defectives
Episode 788 1:03:00 - 1:07:11

788: Mental Defectives

Valerie Jarrett and Gun Suicide Statistics

White House advisor Valerie Jarrett noted in interviews that two-thirds of the 30,000 annual gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides. This statistic is used to argue that the "gun violence" epidemic is often misrepresented by conflating self-harm with homicides. The discussion critiques the assumption that removing guns would prevent suicidal individuals from finding other methods.

Bernie and the Breach
Episode 783 1:29:41 - 1:39:23

783: Bernie and the Breach

CISA Omnibus Bill, Cybersecurity Liability Protections

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) was quietly included in the federal omnibus spending bill. Leaked White House documents reveal the administration's focus on providing liability protections to companies that share threat data with the Department of Homeland Security. The hosts argue this incentivizes oversharing of private customer data and creates a "moral hazard."