Topic: What Happened

5 chapters across the catalog

Swedish Fish
Episode 1588 2:29:29 - 2:33:46

1588: Swedish Fish

AI Voice Test, Hillary Clinton Book Reading

A "humor segment" tests whether the hosts can distinguish between real audio and AI-generated voices. The clips feature Hillary Clinton reading from her book "What Happened," including a poem about the 2016 election. The hosts conclude that while the voice is real, the stilted delivery suggests Clinton did not write the text herself.

Alexa in a Lexus
Episode 1070 2:32:17 - 2:36:53

1070: Alexa in a Lexus

Hillary Clinton, "What Happened" Paperback Tour

Hillary Clinton appeared on the Rachel Maddow Show to promote the paperback release of her book *What Happened*. She predicted that President Trump will engage in "wholesale firing" of administration officials after the midterms and expressed fear that he might reject the 2020 election results. The hosts view these comments as a sign she is preparing for another presidential run.

Yanking Mics
Episode 965

965: Yanking Mics

Hillary Clinton, What Happened Book Analysis

Hillary Clinton released her memoir What Happened, detailing her perspective on the 2016 presidential election. The text includes a critique of her interpretation of George Orwell's 1984, where she compares Donald Trump's rhetoric to authoritarian reality-bending. Further analysis covers her descriptions of the Clinton Foundation's global work and an anecdote regarding Bill Clinton's depression following his 1980 gubernatorial loss in Arkansas.

6th Mass Extinction
Episode 964 2:18 - 10:02

964: 6th Mass Extinction

Hillary Clinton Book Tour and Election Loss Excuses

Hillary Clinton discusses her memoir What Happened during a media tour, attributing her 2016 election loss to the James Comey memo and Russian interference. The hosts analyze polling data from Nate Silver and criticize the narrative that late-stage campaign events were the primary cause of her defeat. Reports indicate Amazon is actively deleting one-star reviews for the autobiography to normalize data ratings.

The Talking Stick!
Episode 958 1:02:24 - 1:08:02

958: The Talking Stick!

Hillary Clinton's Book Excerpts and Debate Rehearsals

NBC News aired excerpts from Hillary Clinton's upcoming book, "What Happened," where she describes Donald Trump "breathing down her neck" during the second presidential debate. Clinton claims the moment made her "skin crawl," while media analysts previously characterized her debate performance as a high point. The hosts point out that Clinton reportedly rehearsed for this specific behavior with stand-ins during her debate prep.