3 chapters across the catalog
Geopolitical Experts, NATO Expansion Warnings, RT De-platforming
Prominent figures such as George Kennan, Jack Matlock, and William Perry are cited as having warned against NATO's eastward expansion. Perry reportedly considered resigning from Bill Clinton's cabinet over the issue. The hosts also discuss the de-platforming of RT and the necessity of using VPNs to access alternative news sources.
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry penned a public letter refusing to host her show after it was preempted for election coverage. She accused the network of silencing her and "tokenizing" her voice, using racially charged language to describe her treatment. The hosts critique her reaction, noting that preemption and cancellation are standard in the television industry.
Ash Carter, Secretary of Defense Swearing-in Ceremony
The hosts review the formal swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, featuring Associate Justice Elena Kagan and General Martin Dempsey. They critique the "elitist" atmosphere of the event and the deep-voiced announcer used for the introductions. The segment highlights the performative nature of high-level government appointments as seen on C-SPAN.
