Topic: Weaponized Information

During a debate, Hillary Clinton claimed there is a four-minute window between a presidential order and a nuclear launch. Defense Secretary Ash Carter refused to confirm if this information is classified, while the hosts question if Clinton was "ad-libbing" or revealing state secrets.

The Kremlin is accused of weaponizing information to distract and demoralize enemies, particularly during the conflict in Ukraine. Peter Pomerantsev claims that 98% of the war in Ukraine is propaganda-based. The discussion also touches on the various conspiracy theories surrounding the MH17 crash and Putin's high popularity ratings in Russia despite economic sanctions.