Topic: Wendy Sherman

Seymour Hersh reports on his Substack that Victoria Nuland is expected to replace Wendy Sherman as Deputy Secretary of State. The hosts link Nuland and the Kagan family to the "Institute for the Study of War," which they claim dictates the narrative for the Ukraine conflict. They mock "Douchebag Doug" Herbert for using the Institute as his sole authority on the war.

Senior Taiwanese officials, including Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, make a rare visit to the U.S. Capital Region for meetings in Virginia. The talks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman occurred amid heightened tensions with Beijing.

Ukraine has proposed a referendum on neutrality, modeled after Austria, in exchange for concrete security guarantees from Western nations. While the U.S. remains skeptical of Russian intentions, discussions continue regarding the status of the Donbas region and the potential for Ukraine to join the EU while remaining outside of NATO.

Undersecretary Wendy Sherman explains the strategy of using a UN Security Council resolution to endorse the Iran deal before the U.S. Congress can vote. The hosts explain that this "fancy footwork" bypasses the Constitutional requirement for a two-thirds Senate majority for treaties, likely resulting in an executive order that lasts for the remainder of the Obama presidency.

Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman described an emotional moment in Vienna where Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about his experiences in the Vietnam War. Kerry reportedly told the Iranian delegation that his time in combat drove his commitment to peaceful diplomacy, leading to a rare moment of shared emotion among the negotiators. The story is met with skepticism regarding its authenticity and potential for political embellishment.

The P5+1 nuclear negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland, are scrutinized, with a focus on the backgrounds of the negotiators. Profiles include Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Undersecretary Wendy Sherman, whose ties to the Albright Stonebridge Group and Fannie Mae are highlighted. The hosts question the true nature of the deal and the involvement of Russia and China.

The hosts examine "Target loans" in Europe, which they describe as a financial house of cards involving billions in unbacked Euros. They also speculate on who might replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, mentioning Valerie Jarrett, Susan Power, and Wendy Sherman as potential candidates.

Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman speaks on the "transforming" economic potential of Sub-Saharan Africa. The hosts interpret her rhetoric as a front for U.S. corporate interests and the "United States of Africa" project, noting the strategic importance of the region's fast-growing economies.

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman testified before Congress regarding U.S. efforts to provide "techno-experts" and internet tools to Iranian activists. During the hearing, a congressman specifically asked if Iranians have access to "Google Plus and Flash." Sherman declined to provide specific details in a public setting, citing the repressive nature of the Iranian regime and the need for more funding for "internet tools."