Topic: Wael Ghonim

Wael Ghonim, the Google executive associated with the Egyptian revolution, has secured a major book deal, which the hosts view as a "payoff." Similarly, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is launching a talk show on Russia Today (RT). The hosts criticize the quality of RT's programming and the perceived co-opting of these figures by mainstream or state-run media.

The hosts link the Egyptian uprisings to training and financing provided by the International Republican Institute, chaired by John McCain. They also note that Google executive Wael Ghonim created the campaign website for Mohamed ElBaradei, whom they predict will be the next leader of Egypt.

Google executive Wael Ghonim's "Revolution 2.0" concept is framed as State Department propaganda. The "Alliance of Youth Movements," co-founded by Jared Cohen, is identified as a US-backed platform designed to train activists in organizing electronic-driven protests across North Africa.

The uprising in Egypt is described primarily as a riot over rising food and flour prices rather than a purely political movement. The media narrative focusing on Google executive Wael Ghonim as the "face of the revolution" is dismissed as a myth created to highlight the power of the internet. The hosts compare the public's susceptibility to these narratives to the blind support for projects like high-speed rail in the United States.

The hosts critique the mainstream media narrative that social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are the primary drivers of the Egyptian revolution. They analyze news clips featuring Google executive Wael Ghonim and protesters at the Egyptian Parliament. They argue that the media is oversimplifying the conflict and that targeting an empty parliament building was a tactical move for safety rather than a strategic victory.