Podcast appearances and mentions of Glenn Simpson

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In this episode of Kash's Corner, we take a look at the alarming pattern of retaliatory conduct across the DOJ, FBI, and IRS. IRS whistleblowers say their entire team was removed from the Hunter Biden tax fraud case. We also take a look at a letter from Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) asking Special Counsel John Durham for more details about the former FBI officials who declined to cooperate with his investigation into the origins of the Russia probe. “We need to find out why John Durham failed to call in the likes of [James] Comey, [Peter] Strzok, [Bill] Priestap, [Kevin] Clinesmith, Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS, and others,” Patel says. Sens. Grassley and Johnson should call John Durham to testify under oath in a publicized interview, according to Patel. Lastly, we take a look at recent reporting in The New York Times that the FBI's investigation into the Clinton Foundation for alleged corruption was not only closed in 2021, but that all the evidence was “returned or otherwise destroyed,” the New York Times writes, citing the FBI. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

In this episode of Kash's Corner, we take a look at the alarming pattern of retaliatory conduct across the DOJ, FBI, and IRS. IRS whistleblowers say their entire team was removed from the Hunter Biden tax fraud case.We also take a look at a letter from Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) asking Special Counsel John Durham for more details about the former FBI officials who declined to cooperate with his investigation into the origins of the Russia probe.“We need to find out why John Durham failed to call in the likes of [James] Comey, [Peter] Strzok, [Bill] Priestap, [Kevin] Clinesmith, Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS, and others,” Patel says. Sens. Grassley and Johnson should call John Durham to testify under oath in a publicized interview, according to Patel.Lastly, we take a look at recent reporting in The New York Times that the FBI's investigation into the Clinton Foundation for alleged corruption was not only closed in 2021, but that all the evidence was “returned or otherwise destroyed,” the New York Times writes, citing the FBI.

The FBI is fatally corrupt. The justice system is totally broken. That's what we can conclude from the Durham Report. The over 300-page report hammers home two separate points time and again: The FBI opened an investigation into the Trump campaign entirely without reason or any underlying predication—and the FBI protected the Clinton campaign at the same time that they aggressively pursued Trump. But the Durham Report is also deeply flawed. There are no convictions. No referrals of major RussiaGate plotters and players. Democrats will be able to rebut Durham's Report simply by asking: “If Durham's findings were so damning, why was no one convicted?” And we have a number of questions ourselves. Why were so many major figures—like FBI Director James Comey, Peter Strzok, and Glenn Simpson—not compelled to sit for an interview? Why did Durham fail to utilize classified information in his analysis? Why did Durham limit his scope primarily to the actions of the FBI? And why did he fail to examine events beyond early 2017—when Crossfire Hurricane morphed from a relatively quiet pre-election investigation into a full-blown public investigation of the President? As Hans stated: “It was a Coup.” ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault, a name previously unknown to most SpyGate sleuths, was recently brought to the public's attention through some astonishing revelations from Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Politically motivated activism by Thibault included the shutting down of an investigation into Hunter Biden in October 2020. Thibault did so by labeling information relating to Hunter as false information—even though many of the details were known to be accurate at the time. Grassley said that Thibault's Democratic National Committee (DNC) partisanship had “impacted his official decision-making on sensitive public corruption investigations” and had “likely affected investigations briefed to, and approved by, senior Justice Department and FBI officials.” But there was another new piece of information within Grassley's disclosures that's been bothering us of late: Thibault's association and interaction with Bruce and Nellie Ohr in Prague. Grassley disclosed that Thibault, “while overseeing and directing the FBI's most significant federal public corruption investigations, traveled to the Czech Republic to attend the same seminar with Bruce and Nellie Ohr in late February 2016.” As we shall see, that trip to Prague was more integrated and potentially much more significant than Grassley's letter has indicated. Grassley rightly observed that, at the time of the trip, Nellie Ohr was employed by Fusion GPS, working to fabricate anti-Trump propaganda for use by the Hillary Clinton campaign and DNC, and she was also involved in the fake Alfa-Bank narrative. Her husband Bruce Ohr, a senior DOJ official, was instrumental in pushing the Steele dossier, along with information from Glenn Simpson, into the FBI, and he maintained close contact with Steele until November 2017. Of particular note is the fact that in the days that followed the February 2016 Czech conference, the FBI's New York field office suddenly requested permission to open an investigation into Carter Page. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

That the fraudulent, media-hyped Russiagate fiasco was a colossal waste of civic energy is now beyond doubt to all but the most bitterly partisan.  But scant attention has been paid to its enablement of the tragic Russian invasion of Ukraine.  The premise of “Russian collusion” was that Vladimir Putin was assisting Donald Trump in defeating Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.  Even though collusion was never proven, the conclusion is still being bruited about that Putin wished Trump to win.  If, to the contrary, Putin was in fact actively seeking to defeat Trump, this attempt may provide insight into the whys and wherefores of his Ukraine invasion.  To be sure, the trivial and ineffective Russian bot farm postings were laughable and likely done for private profit, not geopolitical effect.  But whatever the motivation, they were admittedly inconsequential.  But what did move the needle in our domestic politics was the Russiagate scandal itself, interfering with Trump's agenda while magnifying his contentious style, perhaps causing enough marginal diminution in his support to affect the 2020 U.S. election outcome. So, yes, the Clinton campaign may have unwittingly caused the election of Joe Biden in 2020.  But was this collusion hoax solely the action of Clinton and her domestic supporters in the media and government?  More to the point, was Vladimir Putin a willing ally of Clinton in this fabrication? Let's examine the evidence. Prior to 2016, Clinton had been nothing but a seemingly corrupt and compromised patsy of Putin, a fact ignored by the media.  One of the first acts of President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton was to unilaterally, without quid pro quo, remove military installations in Poland and the Czech Republic pointing sophisticated defensive missiles toward Russia.  This technology could have been used as an effective deterrent or a weapon in defense of Ukraine. Clinton also encouraged, as part of the “Russian Reset,” the transfer of dual-use technology to the “Russian Silicon Valley” at Skolkovo, over the objection of the U.S. Defense Department, enriching Clinton Foundation supporters in both Russia and America.  Then, when Clinton's State Department held the sole “equity” vote, it approved the sale of Uranium One,  quickly transferred to Putin's Rosatom.  Now Putin had enhanced military power as well as uranium pricing power, including to America's nuclear power industry.  The financial beneficiaries of the Uranium One deal contributed $150-350 million to the Clinton Foundation, which housed many of her campaign staff.  Eleven Russian intelligence agents hovering around the Uranium One deal were arrested and sent back quickly to Russia, without any attempts to cajole the inside story of a seemingly corrupt transaction.  Clinton's heirs then pushed the destabilizing Iran Nuclear Deal, with Russia the major nuclear contractor for Iran, using Russia as an intermediary for the negotiations.  Of course, this same State Department approved of Putin's march across Ukraine to take over Crimea in 2014, with our government providing only non-lethal assistance such as blankets and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) in support of Ukraine.   And let us also not forget that in 2010, Clinton's State Department encouraged and facilitated Ukraine's surrendering of over 1.1 million light arms and shoulder-fired missile launchers in exchange for vaguely worded security assurances.  So, when the 2016 U.S. presidential election came around, would any rational person believe that Putin wished Trump to defeat the highly compromised and highly compromisable Clinton?  But what evidence is there that Putin sought to help Clinton and defeat Trump?     Hired by the Clinton campaign through Fusion GPS, ex-spy Christopher Steele (author of the infamous Steele Dossier) had as a longstanding client Oleg Deripaska, Putin's close friend and aluminum oligarch.  For years, Steele's Orbis Business Intelligence had touted Deripaska as a “good oligarch” in over 100 intelligence reports to U.S. government agencies.  In 2016, Steele was hired by Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS to perform lucrative work for Prevezon Holdings, a Russian company owned by the family of oligarch Denis Katsyv.  Prevezon was fighting a U.S. court seizure of $230 million taken by the American government under the Magnitsky Act, an anti-Putin law caused by the killing of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.  Who did Steele hire as his primary subsource to prepare his Dossier?  One Igor Danchenko, suspected and never exonerated as a Russian spy. Danchenko received a crucial piece of his false narrative from close, longtime Clinton ally, Charles Dolan, connected to him through seeming Russian intelligence asset Olga Galkina.  But was Dolan also a Russian agent?  Yes, he was a publicly disclosed Russian PR agent whom the Washington Postreportedhad the trust and respect of Putin's inner circle.  While Danchenko hid Dolan's involvement, Dolan at the time of the Dossier was actively working with Russian Embassy officials (read: intelligence agents).  Steele also informed the State Department that he used as his sources Vyacheslav Trubnikov, the former Director of Russian intelligence service SVR, and Vladislav Surkov, “Putin's Rasputin,” working closely with Putin in the Kremlin.  Were these Russian agents working against Putin's wishes in exposing a Putin-Trump conspiracy?  If they were doing so, wouldn't their faces soon be found in their cereal bowls?  So, it seems obvious that, completely contrary to the cartoonish narrative adopted by the media, this Russian collusion story was actively assisted by Vladimir Putin, and that there was indeed collusion … between Putin and Clinton. Recall that as of July 28, 2016, John Brennan's CIA had already gained Russian intelligence showing that Clinton's foreign policy advisor, Jake Sullivan, had been the author of the hoax, and revealing that Russia was up to the minute on it.  What was Putin's motive in assisting Clinton by allowing his close allies to participate in the hoax?  There is no reason to believe but that in 2016 Putin wished to make Ukraine a vassal state.  He knew then that Clinton would likely willingly play ball, and in any case could be so compelled by strong kompromat.  While in office barely three months, Trump lobbed missiles into the joint Syrian-Russian Shayrat airbase in retaliation for use of chemical weapons.  He also ordered a successful drone strike against Iran (Russian ally) General Qassim Soleimani, seemingly planning terrorist action.  During Trump's term, Putin did not even feint at full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  But, as soon as Joe Biden was elected, Putin amassed troops on the Ukraine border.  Meanwhile, Biden, through National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the author of the Russiagate fabrication, sought Russian and Iranian oil to backstop dwindling American fossil fuel production, while seeking Russian aid to restart the Iranian nuclear talks. Almost immediately, Biden and Sullivan paused a large package of lethal American weapons aid to Ukraine, later halting the transfer to Ukraine of MIGs from Poland, while doing nothing to rattle sabers at Putin in advance of the invasion.  Indeed, Biden seemed to be offering Putin an engraved invitation, assuring him that America would not take action in Ukraine's defense. In short, Putin did not suddenly, in early 2021, begin to wish a Ukraine invasion.  Even though he did not successfully help Clinton get elected in 2016, because of his support of the Russiagate deceit Putin got an even weaker United States President in Biden. So, the Russiagate canard had far more than domestic partisan effect, as wished by Clinton, American intelligence agencies and the partisan media.  Our nation's global security, and that of our allies, as well as food and energy security, have all been catastrophically impacted by a media hungry to accept uncritically any leftist partisan narrative, no matter how obviously fabricated.    This media malpractice has harmed our country profoundly.  Will there be any media self-reflection, or at least criticism of Clinton and Biden for their longstanding weakness toward Russia?  Don't count on it.

Pulitzer Prize winner and former New York Times investigative reporter Barry Meier chats with Trey Elling about SPOOKED: THE TRUMP DOSSIER, BLACK CUBE, AND THE RISE OF PRIVATE SPIES. Questions include: Why does the first chapter of a book on private spies focus on journalism? Who are Glenn Simpson and Fusion GPS? Why did they connect with Michael Steele in 2016 to take Trump down? How did Buzzfeed end up publishing the dossier? Have many media outlets apologized for reporting on dossier claims that turned out to be false? What does Barry think his strength is as as reporter?

042420 Podcast, Daniel J Jones, Christopher Steele, Glenn Simpson, FusionGPS, Covid Politics, Trump Press

Join me on The Bill Walton Show as Diana West and Frank Gaffney tell a vivid and chilling story about the machinations to end the Trump Presidency. It's quite a story, a work of fiction, if it weren't playing out in real life. Shakespeare's Henry VIII, his most crowded play, had a cast of 71 characters. This story has 100s in the headlines, with 1,000s of other actors behind the scenes and more emerging every day. Although the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Trump against impeachment charges, expect this drama to continue, a story whose end has yet to be written. And as Diana says, “the plot is very thick.” “There's a timeline here, a narrative that starts about the time the Democrats became aware the Democratic National Committee servers were compromised, and that launched a whole series of coverups.” And then came the Big Lie: Russia hacked the DNC to help Donald Trump into the White House. “Let's see if we can get people thinking that not only is Russia involved, but that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians, and then subsequently with the Ukrainians, to try to somehow influence our elections ” (The “big lie” technique goes back a long way to Soviet Russia in the 1930s. Robert Conquest, the great historian, coined the term “big lie” for Stalin's claim that he was not starving millions of people to death in the Ukraine. Ukraine, again!) The cast of characters and plots include Debbie Wasserman Schulz, Pakistanis nationals working for the DNC, Glenn Simpson, Hillary Clinton, Carter Page, James Comey, Fusion GPS, Christopher Steele and his Dossier, Julian Assange, the murder of Seth Rich, John Brennan, the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation, CrowdStrike and on and on and on… “I mean, this, the connections here are so braided. It's like they're all walking around linked, and no one notices. They've all got their arms linked.” Diana says. Now that FBI Director Christopher Wray has admitted that the FISA Warrants and the surveillance of the Trump campaign were illegal, everyone should be asking: what's really happening in this country, who are behind these events, and what are the drivers? How deeply is the American intelligence community involved? And especially, who benefits? We have had “Russia.” “Mueller.” “Ukraine.” Now with impeachment temporarily over, what is the next “Big Lie” going to be? As Diana says, “when you start realizing that domestic political opposition is now coming under surveillance by these powerful, powerful entities, and, given what we know about every American coming under surveillance in terms of our electronic communications being preserved, logged, it's horrifying.” Join me as Diana and Frank tell the story.

Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch are the co-founders of Fusion GPS, the private research firm behind the Steele “Trump-Russia” dossier. Simpson and Fritsch join David to discuss their joint roots as Wall Street Journal reporters, how the research skills they developed as journalists translated to careers in private investigative work, how they met Christopher Steele and the formulation of the Steele Dossier, and what they learned about Donald Trump following a private investigation of then-candidate Trump. Their new book, Crime in Progress, takes readers inside the firm’s four-year-long investigation into Donald Trump’s Russia ties—culminating in what became known as the Steele dossier. 

The Insufferable James Comey. Analysis and rebuke of Comey's low blow op-ed in today's Washington Post. Proclaiming his own victimhood, even in the aftermath of the scathing IG Horowitz Report. Thus Comey joins other Coup Plotters -- including Andrew McCabe, Lisa Page and Glenn Simpson -- in declaring themselves the real victims of SpyGate. A fallback position of last resort. Which means AG Barr & John Durham must be getting close to the Truth. Plus, we review career FBI Agent James Watt's sense of revulsion over the immense "magnitude of wrongdoing" within Comey's FBI. Also, correcting the record on Auld Lang Syne. Some notes on radio production inside baseball. With Listener Calls & Music via Dave Edmunds, Kid Rock, Chris Isaak and the Beach Boys.  

Two recent books about the Trump administration have shed a damning light on the character of the man who occupies the White House. The FT’s Edward Luce and Frederick Studemann discuss Crime in Progress by Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch and A Warning by Anonymous. You can read Edward Luce’s review of the books here.Contributors: Frederick Studemann, literary editor and Edward Luce, US national editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love. Photo credit: Allen Lane/Penguin Books, Twelve Books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Chapter 9 we learn how Bruce Ohr a former Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice maintained secret communications with Christopher Steele after Steele was fired as an FBI source. We also learn that Ohr's wife worked for Fusion GPS who commissioned Christopher Steele to create the Steele Dossier which contained the fake information that allowed the FBI to monitor and secretly record members of the Trump election team during the campaign. It is also revealed that Bruce Ohr also had an an ongoing relationship with Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson. According to Steele, he and Ohr also discussed Steele's concerns about a potential Trump victory. Chapter 9 also reveals how Ohr downplayed his connections with Steele when he was talking to Rod Rosenstein, the Deputy Attorney General - who said he was "shocked" when the full details emerged. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ap-scoop/message

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Mondays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, after fourteen hours of Republicans shouting lies about the Steele dossier during the impeachment hearings, Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch of Fusion GPS set about debunking them.Then, on the rest of the menu, Kris Kobach's voter suppression database has been suspended 'for the foreseeable future;' the Pentagon will investigate whether it was legal for Trump to use active US troops at the border; and, seven years after the shooting that left twenty-six of their friends and family dead, Newtown students are turning to activism.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the US covertly expelled two officials from the Chinese embassy earlier this year, after they drove onto a military base; and, Nicola Sturgeon warned Boris Johnson he cannot keep Scotland in the union against its will.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia Child~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/12/16/1905868/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-River-City-Hash-Mondays

On The Gist, Chuck Todd. In the Interview, former The Wall Street Journal reporter and Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson is here to talk with Mike about the Steele dossier, the infamous pee tape, and his regrets and hopes around the dossier’s coverage. His new book with co-author Peter Fritsch is Crime in Progress: Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump. In the Spiel, Cory Booker’s theory on why Kamala Harris dropped out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, Chuck Todd. In the Interview, former The Wall Street Journal reporter and Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson is here to talk with Mike about the Steele dossier, the infamous pee tape, and his regrets and hopes around the dossier’s coverage. His new book with co-author Peter Fritsch is Crime in Progress: Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump. In the Spiel, Cory Booker’s theory on why Kamala Harris dropped out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Latest SpyGate Updates. Are Comey's FBI and Brennan's CIA turning against one another? We review the evidence which suggests they are, in what President Trump describes as "perhaps the biggest scandal in the history of our country." We dissect weak word games from the New York Times ahead of the looming IG Horowitz Report. Is the NYT protecting the FBI at the expense of the CIA? New details emerge showing John Durham now investigating the Pentagon's shady Office of Net Assessment. Which means spook Stefan Halper in the crosshairs, along with his ONA handler James Baker. Was Baker the felony leaker of the Flynn-Kislyak phone call? And did Halper have a hand in the Steele Dossier? Along with unwitting American Taxpayers? If spy Christopher Steele's indirect Russian source was Vyacheslav Trubnikov, and it turns out that Trubnikov was a longstanding associate of Halper's, and that Steele collected information from Halper -- then the dots begin to connect here rather nicely. Once again, all roads leading to CIA John Brennan. Meanwhile, we observe Glenn Simpson of FusionGPS suddenly throwing Steele under the bus, while claiming to have been duped by the Russians. Why is Simpson doing that? And why, as Rudy Giuliani asks, was Simpson spending a lot of time in Ukraine around the time the Steele Dossier was being written? We're getting ever-closer to real answers to these questions. Holman Jenkins, writing in the Wall Street Journal, says "it's the FBI and CIA that are unlikely to survive" the shocking truth about SpyGate. We shall see. Getting Good. Run Run Rudolph, our first Christmas Song of the Season. With Listener Calls & Music via Dwight Yoakam and Rita Coolidge.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The co-founders of Fusion GPS, Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch, speak out to "The Investigation," breaking their silence about the origins of the now infamous Steele Dossier and weighing in on the current impeachment inquiry involving Ukraine. "We were horrified when it [the Steele Dossier] was published because it's not the kind of thing that we do," Simpson told "The Investigation," of the publication of the raw information, adding that the information that Steele, a former MI6 agent hired by Fusion, brought back to them was "a digital Pearl Harbor...the government of Russia attacked our political system." The two former investigative reporters who were original hired by the Republicans to investigate then candidate Donald Trump leading up to the 2016 election have released a new book entitled "Crime and Progress: Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump." Follow Chris on Twitter @vlasto Follow John on Twitter @santucci Support this podcast with a review on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2UJIsJs Recommended listening... -- Start Here: The daily 20-minute news podcast from ABC News. http://bit.ly/2SA62eg -- Powerhouse Politics: Headliner interviews and in-depth looks at the people and events shaping U.S. politics. http://bit.ly/2SsGwr7 -- FiveThirtyEight Politics: Nate Silver and the FiveThirtyEight team cover the latest in politics, tracking the issues and "game-changers" every week. https://53eig.ht/2RF3eb1 ==================== The Investigation is produced by ABC Audio.

Glenn Simpson has a lot to say about business corruption and Russian influence in the U.S. In this episode, we speak to him. Simpson first came to these issues as an investigative journalist at The Wall Street Journal. In 2010, he co-founded Fusion GPS, a research firm. During the 2016 campaign, he began to research Donald Trump for two clients: first for a Republican opposed to Trump and then for a lawyer for Democrats. Fusion is most famous — or infamous — for hiring Christopher Steele, the former British spy who wrote the so-called Steele dossier. We asked Simpson about the dossier, about becoming a part of the story, and about the deposition of former national security aide Fiona Hill, who said that when it comes to Russia, "corruption is our Achilles heel." Simpson is now the author, with Peter Fritsch, of the new book, "Crime in Progress: Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump." Read our full interview with Simpson. Stay up to date with email updates about WNYC and ProPublica's investigations into the president's business practices.

The Leaks Begin on the forthcoming IG Horowitz Report. CNN suffers momentary panic with Preet Bharara, describing the "really serious" news that an FBI Agent has been caught altering FISA documents. But the initial chills were soon dampened by additional leaks to the Washington Post and New York Times. We clarify our expectations for the IG Report -- probably spicier than standard Horowitz fare, thanks to oversight from AG Barr and John Durham. Thus far, the initial MSM protective spin has been surprisingly weak. Which means trouble ahead for The Perps. Good signs, as we await the real action from John Durham's investigation into the Origins of SpyGate, which now includes spook Stefan Halper's ties to the Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment. Meanwhile, Glenn Simpson of FusionGPS claims to have been duped by the Russian Natalia Veselnitskaya, while also claiming 'victim' status as his Black Ops continue to unravel. Totally Laughable. Plus, additional caller perspective on Ukraine from a former resident of Ukraine, eyewitness to corruption. Ukraine for sale, on the cheap. Also, we revisit the Golden Age we are now living in, along with the importance of cracking the MSM Propaganda Matrix in order to enjoy our lives. Setting our minds free from MSM tyranny. The power games of a failing Ruling Class. With Listener Calls & Music via Mike Ness and the Sneaker Pimps. Sacred Song from Brad Paisley. Farther Along. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Lucy Komisar. A deep dive into the story behind the “Magnitsky Hoax”. Lucy tells the story of Bill Browder, Hermitage (his hedge fund) and how he managed to create a massive political weapon called the Magnitsky Act to protect himself and his benefactors and to use against others. The story also involves shell companies, tax havens, money laundering, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Robert Maxwell, Gazprom, HSBC, Natalia Veselnitskaya, the Trump Tower meeting, the resurgence of the Cold War with Russia, Russiagate, the Mueller Report, and more.  Lucy Komisar is a New York City-based journalist with a long history of investigating offshore banks and corporate secrecy and abuses. One of her current long term projects is the investigation of the Browder/Magnitsky hoax.  FOLLOW Lucy on Twitter @LucyKomisar where there is lively and active participation in this investigative work and find her work at her website TheKomisarScoop.com.  Around the Empire is listener supported, independent media. Pitch in at Patreon: patreon.com/aroundtheempire or paypal.me/aroundtheempirepod. Find all links at aroundtheempire.com.  SUBSCRIBE on YouTube. FOLLOW @aroundtheempire and @joanneleon.  SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW on iTunes, iHeart, Spotify, Google Play, Facebook or on your preferred podcast app. Recorded on September 24th and 27th, 2019. Music by Fluorescent Grey. Reference Links: The Komisar Scoop The Man Behind the Magnitsky Act, 100Reporters, Lucy Komisar The BBC and the European Court get the Magnitsky story wrong, Lucy Komisar The Man Behind the Magnitsky Act: Did Bill Browder’s Tax Troubles in Russia Color Push for Sanctions?, Lucy Komisar Documentary: The Magnitsky Act: Behind the Scenes, Andrei Nekrasov Timestamps: 2:00 Intro, Lucy’s background, how she met Bill Browder, investigating money laundering, Khodorkovsky, Avisma, Browder, Yukos, Peter Bond, Russia 9:00 The Magnitsky Hoax, how Browder/Magnitsky ties into other things like Russiagate, resurgence of the Cold War, Robert Maxwell, etc.  11:30 Bill Browder background, Robert Maxwell, Salomon Brothers, telecom Peter Star, Edmond Safra, IMF funds, Beny Steinmetz, Hermitage hedge fund, Mossack Fonseca, Ziff Brothers 16:30 Offshore shell companies, fall of USSR, “shock therapy”, shares/vouchers, Cyprus, Gazprom, Russia-Cyprus double taxation treaties, fraud, Kalmykia region in Russia, Browder tax evasion 23:45 Sergei Magnitsky (Browder’s accountant) investigated 2006, Browder lost Russian visa 2005, Putin, 2007 Browder companies docs seized, Firestone Duncan, Browder says companies stolen 31:00 Magnitsky interrogated 2008, prepares to flee, arrested & imprisoned, HSBC (trustee for Hermitage fund), tax refund fraud, Renaissance, Prevezon, OCCRP, Browder media stenographers, Rimma Starova blew the whistle, Russian reporter Oleg Lurie met Magnitsky in prison, Magnitsky doesn’t mention abuse to Lurie or human rights orgs, Browder doesn’t mention to US House Human Rights Committee,  Magnitsky dies in prison in Nov 2009 poor medical treatment, Russian authorities investigate and report terrible prison conditions, medical neglect 46:00 Russia still pursuing Browder for tax evasion, Jonathan Winer worked for John Kerry’s State Dept and later APCO, Khodorkovsky also client of APCO, Winer helps Browder craft a new story & strategy (“Magnitsky Hoax”) of Magnitsky murder, forgeries, used by media and govt for The Magnitsky Act, in his fraudulent document Browder names new culprits 54:30 Browder and Magnitsky Act help advance US anti-Russia foreign policy, OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project) helps Browder create docs, Magnitsky Act includes a section protecting Khodorkovsky 1:01:00 Documentary “The Magnitsky Act: Behind the Scenes” debunks Browder’s story, banned from broadcast  1:03:00 Ken Dilanian’s May 2016 reporting on Magnitsky and Browder was killed by NBC, Robert Otto State Dept emails leaked 1:11:45 Trump Tower meeting, Natalia Veselnitskaya, Rob Goldstone, Prevezon case, Russiagate narrative, Fusion GPS, Glenn Simpson 1:32:30 Trump-Russia investigation, The Mueller Report repeats Browder’s Magnitsky hoax story 1:43:00 in 2016 Browder found guilty in Russian court and new embezzlement charges filed as a result of his tax refund fraud 1:51:00 Complexity of tax havens, shell companies, money laundering, purpose of Global Magnitsky Acts campaign as a political weapon  

This is one of the best interviews, highlighting Bongino's new book "Exonerated" but going deeper into the scandal that included John McCain's treasonous behavior toward President Trump. Fusion GPS, led by Glenn Simpson's ready-use "script", creates the backbone of the Obama Administration's coup against the next POTUS.

Natalia Veselnitskaya, a Russian lawyer best known in the United States for lobbying against the Magnitsky Act. According to the New York Times, in Moscow she is regarded as a "trusted insider" who has argued cases for government agencies and high-profile clients including Pyotr Katsyv, an official in the state-owned Russian Railways, and his son Denis, whom she defended against a money laundering charge in New York. She has also been an informant in active communication with Yury Chaika, the Russian prosecutor general, since 2013. Starting in 2014, she had worked with Fusion GPS, the firm that was later hired to do opposition research on Trump, to investigate an unrelated money-laundering case involving Prevezon Holding, and the "dirt" she brought with her to the meeting stemmed from that work. The work on the Prevezon case, and later on the dossier, were completely separate, and Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that they were unaware that Veselnitskaya would meet with Trump campaign members or share anything from the Prevezon case with them. Rinat Akhmetshin, a Russian-American lobbyist and former Soviet counterintelligence officer suspected of "having ongoing ties to Russian Intelligence", although he denies it. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, he immigrated to the United States in 1993 and became a U.S. citizen in 2009. According to the New York Times, Akhmetshin has “a history of working for close allies of President Vladimir V. Putin.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Tower_meeting President Trump may have been involved with a change to the Republican Party campaign platform last year that watered down support for U.S. assistance to Ukraine, according to new information from someone who was involved. Diana Denman, a Republican delegate who supported arming U.S. allies in Ukraine, has told people that Trump aide J.D. Gordon said at the Republican Convention in 2016 that Trump directed him to support weakening that position in the official platform. https://www.npr.org/2017/12/04/568310790/2016-rnc-delegate-trump-directed-change-to-party-platform-on-ukraine-support This an an audio narration of the Mueller Report Summary of Volume 1. Download the android app for the full report audiol from play.google.com/store/apps/de... or visit MuellerReportAudioBook.com for a web player.

Lowell Ponte, THE LEFT UNHINGED, COLLUSION ‘HUNTERS' SHOULD BECOME THE HUNTED, Dr Bill Deagle MD, President Trump Interview Topics, 1/ Venezuelan Russian La Orchila Nukes, Chinese Special Forces and Cuban Military in Venezuela, 2/ Health Care Solutions to Counter Democrat Single Payer, 3/ Prolife Appointment to Supreme Court and Life at Conception Bill and Heartbeat Bills, 4/ Border Solutions, Drug Cartel Solutions, Immigration Reform, 5/ International Trade Belt and Road with China, 6/ 5G Network Issues and Technologies of AI and Robotics in Industry, Dr Bill Deagle MD AAEM ACAM A4M, NutriMedical Report Show, www.NutriMedical.com, www.ClayandIRON.com, www.Deagle-Network.com,NutriMedical Report Show,Hello Presidental Office of Scheduling, I would like to interview President Donald Trump on my national GOP Support Radio Show, and solutions for the issues at hand for his Presidency. Please confirm a possible time from 3 to 6 PM M-F for Live Interview on Radio or Video Interview by Vimeo / YouTube after 3 PM M-F or Weekends. I worked with the Federal Government on Classified Projects, am Prolife and Strong GOP Trump Supporter. Issues >1/ Venezuelan Russian La Orchila Nukes, Chinese Special Forces and Cuban Military in Venezuela2/ Health Care Solutions to Counter Democrat Single Payer3/ Prolife Appointment to Supreme Court and Life at Conception Bill and Heartbeat Bills4/ Border Solutions, Drug Cartel Solutions, Immigration Reform5/ International Trade Belt and Road with China6/ 5G Network Issues and Technologies of AI and Robotics in IndustryHave the staff call to discuss any talking points, issues and links for the show or video interviews. _________________________________________________________________________________________ THE LEFT UNHINGEDCOLLUSION ‘HUNTERS' SHOULD BECOME THE HUNTEDLowell Ponte slams senior Democrat officeholders' sinister connectionshttps://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/04/02/39793672/if-you-are-not-paying-attention-the-world-ending-storm-of-a-third-world-war-is-gathering-in-venezuelaWND March 31, 2019 https://www.wnd.com/2019/03/collusion-hunters-should-become-the-hunted/“We know there was collusion. Why there’s been no indictments [by Special Counsel Robert Mueller], we don’t know,” said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NewYork) days ago.“There have been obstructions of justice,” Nadler continued, adding that “the special prosecutor is limited in scope and limited to crimes. What Congress has to do is look at a broader picture. We are in charge … of protecting the rule of law, of looking at obstructions of justice, abuses of power, at corruption, in order to protect the rule of law. …”For more than two years, now-House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has claimed to have “more than circumstantial evidence” that President Donald Trump “colluded” with “Russians.”Mueller spent 675 days and $25.2 million investigating this claim. His Democrat-donor investigators interviewed 500 witnesses, issued 2,800 subpoenas, executed 500 search warrants, and indicted 34 people and three companies. But Mueller found zero collusion by President Trump or his people with the Russian government.Yet Adam Schiff continues to accuse the president of collusion. And, as he has from the beginning, Schiff refuses to reveal his evidence.“Your willingness to continue to promote a demonstrably false narrative is alarming,” said a letter to Schiff signed by all nine Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee. “The findings of the Special Counsel conclusively refute your past and present assertions and have exposed you as having abused your position to knowingly promote false information, having damaged the integrity of this Committee, and undermined faith in U.S. government institutions.”The Republican committee members declared they have “no faith in your ability to discharge your duties in a manner consistent with your Constitutional responsibility and urge your immediate resignation as Chairman of this Committee.”“I think [Schiff] should lose his security clearance,” says former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, “and I don’t think he should be on the House Intelligence Committee,” said the Utah Republican.“It is a privilege to sit on this committee,” said Chaffetz, former House Oversight Committee Chairman, “but [Schiff] used the guise of ‘Hey, I see classified information and nobody else does and I’m telling you I’ve seen it first-hand.’ He’s … making it up and he shouldn’t have a security clearance if you’re going to act like that.”If Schiff is stripped of his security clearance, he could not sit on the House Intelligence Committee, whose members are trusted with access to America’s most sensitive secrets.But Schiff, as the committee’s ranking Democrat, became its chairman because his party won a majority of House seats in last November’s midterm election. The Democratic Party won in large part because of the lies and smears about Russian collusion that Schiff and his comrades waged against President Trump.Now Schiff and Nadler (who has demanded tons of documents from 81 targeted Trump associates) plan to continue their reckless wrecking of the president’s reputation until the 2020 elections.Ignored by Mueller, indisputable evidence of pro-Clinton Russian and Ukrainian collusion to steal the 2016 presidential election exists. The so-called Trump Dossier was largely written by Russian agents picked by Christopher Steele, former head of Great Britain’s MI-6 Russia Desk. Steele was employed to concoct this fraudulent propaganda by Democrat-funded Fusion GPS. Schiff implies that Donald Trump, Jr. “colluded” with a Russian lawyer. But she, both just before and after their 15-minute conversation about baby adoptions, met secretly with Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson. Was this sole meeting one of several attempts to “set up” Trump for destruction or a coup d’état?The Dossier was used to smear Trump, then to obtain warrants to spy on Trump associates. These warrants were illegal, because our intelligence agencies never verified whether the Dossier was factually accurate, and never told the FISA judge(s) granting the warrants that the Dossier was a campaign weapon invented for Hillary Clinton’s partisan use against her Republican opponent.This almost certainly means that all information obtained directly or indirectly through use of these warrants and the Dossier, including the Mueller investigation itself, is what legal scholars call “fruit of the poisoned tree” and must be thrown out.The Dossier was bankrolled not only by Clinton but also by the Democratic National Committee, in which Adam Schiff and Jerrold Nadler are card-carrying leaders and policymakers.All senior Democrat officeholders were accomplices in Russian collusion by their sinister connection to DNC funding of the Dossier. They illegitimately won House control through this Russian help. Every veteran Democrat in both House and Senate should resign immediately or be voted out because of their foreign collusion.Dear Friends,Please read the following letters sent to the President about La Orchila Island and Punta Huete on what may now be the most serious issue at this time. Notice my current email address is now: halfpastfree@outlook.com. JWS John W. SpringP.O. Box 18946Anaheim, CA 92817 April 3, 2019 The PresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500 RE: IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO UNLOAD AND FIRE A NUCLEAR MISSILE Dear Mr. President: Before mentioning what should now become our nation’s concern for security, let me say that if the southern border with Mexico were to be closed, it would definitely destroy small American and Mexican businesses because they do not have adequate financial reserves and resources to endure over an indefinite period of time while large multinational corporations would survive. So it would be unfair to punish the wrong people who were not responsible for this dilemma. While this dire dilemma must be addressed, there is now even a far greater threat to America at Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea and atNicaragua in Central America where Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles armed with Thermonuclear Warheads can be unloaded and launched within a matter of minutes from giant air transports landing on extremely long runways at Isla La Orchila or La Orchila Island and at Punta Huete that can strike all parts of the continental United States with great accuracy and without an advance warning within a short period of time. As for the current and dire conditions in Venezuela, I would be able provide far better advice in person during a face-to-face meeting directly with you. However, although time is running out, I advise that only appropriate action should be taken on this crucial matter rather that what is now probably being considered. Due to my track record for results, I can provide far better options. Sincerely, John W. Spring     Dear Friends,Please read the following letter that I just sent to the President, which is about Venezuela. JWS  John W. SpringP.O. Box 18946Anaheim, CA 92817 April 2, 2019 The PresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500 RE: THE VENEZUELAN MISSILE CRISIS ON LA ORCHILA ISLAND LOCATED IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA AND PUNTA HUETE, NICARAGUA IN CENTRAL AMERICA Dear Mr. President: I realize that it has been difficult for you to believe me based upon disinformation, which some of your contacts have sent in such a convincing manner. However, due, now, to your awareness of the situation in Venezuela, they have lost their credibility. So, perhaps, this and my past email letters will finally reach your desk at the Oval Office. The Venezuelan Missile Crisis has actually existed for several years, but it has only been since Dr. Bill Deagle had encouraged me to probe into the Chinese, Cuban and Russian air, military and naval activity in Venezuela that I became aware of it. Although I was already aware of the earlier statement made by Russian President Putin that Russia was developing a HYPERSONIC MISSILE that could reverse its course of direction during flight, it seemed more realistic that the Kremlin would now deploy INTERMEDIATE-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES armed with THERMONUCLEAR WARHEADS launched from the Caribbean Sea or Central America. La Orchila Island in the Caribbean Sea is now a Russian Air Force base with a long runway where giant air transports are able to land as well at Punta Huete, Nicaragua located in Central America where missiles can also be unloaded and launched in a very short period of time. Sincerely, John W. Spring      Dear Friends,Please notice my newest email address: halfpastfree@outlook.com. At least at this time, I am unable to access my previous email accounts. This has caused me to lose most of my contact. So, if you know of any persons who are really concerned about our nation and the rest of the world, I would welcome more and new friends. Thank you. JWS  John W. SpringP.O. Box 18946Anaheim, CA 92817 For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Verge of The Reckoning. Leftist Media sounding alarms on the impending Mueller Goose Egg. Terry Moran of ABC News reports on "a reckoning" at hand for Democrats if Mueller comes up empty on Russian Collusion. Can the Jerry Nadler "narrative pivot" save their bacon? Federal Judge T.S. Ellis rebukes the excesses of Team Mueller by sentencing Paul Manafort to a comparatively measly 47 months in prison, while pointing out that the sentence has nothing to do with Russian collusion. Rep. Doug Collins releases the Bruce Ohr transcripts, which are quite bad for the FBI and Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS. Senator Lindsey Graham sends a strong letter to AG William Barr demanding information, especially regarding the 'Woods Procedures' of the FISA Courts. Will Barr offer a prompt reply? If so, could prove devastating to Obama's SpyGate cohort. Meanwhile, the University of Wyoming sticks with its "the world needs more cowboys" slogan, in spite of fringe Leftist outrage. Will the PC Police force a name change of John Wayne Airport in Orange County? We review the spiteful determination of the Left to overthrow traditional American idols. Plus, a raft of great MAGA economic headlines. Notes on the necessity of defined boundaries for a free happy society. The "Californication" of the Colorado Electoral College. Gonna Miss HRC. Also, vignettes on skiing the Colorado high country. Best Snow of the Decade. Moose and Avalanche at Breckenridge. High Altitude Twitter. With Listener Calls & Music via the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Saint Etienne, Gene Autry, Eddy Arnold and Brad Paisley. Sacred Song from Lauren Daigle.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're Coming for the Cows. The Democrats of the "Green New Deal" pledge to eliminate air travel, cars and cows within the next ten years. While also guaranteeing government jobs for all Americans. We marvel at the environmental fanaticism -- and total incompetence -- now on display from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. NBC's Chuck Todd gets sarcastic, and most cows remain skeptical. Meanwhile, President Trump Stands Up to Socialism. Draws damning portrait of the failed state of Venezuela, then vows in his well-received SOTU that "America will never be a socialist country." Our notes on the genius of the American Founding, which has long-forestalled the totalitarian collectivization of our republic. Meanwhile, we chronicle major new developments in SpyGate. Photographs emerge of Democrat Adam Schiff consorting with Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS in Aspen. Senator Richard Burr admits there is "no evidence" of Russian collusion. Lou Dobbs blasts Paul Ryan's inexcusable "betrayal" of President Trump. Reporter John Solomon claims "real accountability" is coming soon to SpyGate, and that he knows for sure Trump will soon 'declassify' all the documents. Solomon also outlines Mueller's own checkered history of FISA Abuse, and we ponder potential "leverage" over Mueller vis-a-vis the DOJ's re-opening of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, a Florida politician resigns over accusations of "licking men's faces" -- but still no Democratic resignations in Virginia. Also, a mountain lion "pounces" on a Colorado trail runner. With Listener Calls & Music via Eros Ramazzotti, Al Green, Louane, Eagles, George Harrison and Norman Greenbaum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Definitive Debunking of the Cohen-In-Prague Canard. For some weird reason, the Deep State cannot let go of Prague, and thus we smell desperation at the dark heart of SpyGate. We recap the claim from the bogus Steele Dossier that Trump advisor Michael Cohen visited Prague in 2016 to conspire with the Russians to defeat Hillary Clinton. It just so happens that Fusion GPS, Christopher Steele, Nellie Ohr and Glenn Simpson got The Wrong Cohen in their illicit searches of the NSA database. Whoops! But they used the information anyways, to bamboozle FISA judges and surveil the Trump Campaign. Later on, the fraudulent claims were used to initiate the Mueller Investigation and cause harm to President Trump in the arena of public opinion. As a case study in the construction and dissemination of Propaganda, we dismantle the latest recrudescence of Cohen-In-Prague as served up this week by Greg Gordon and Peter Stone of the McClatchy DC Bureau. Their anonymous sources who heard it from anonymous sources. We review the ongoing string of outright denials from Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis, and also from Michael Cohen himself. We survey the reporting of Greg Miller of The Washington Post, who has found zero evidence of Cohen-In-Prague. Further, we sample the MSNBC interview of McClatchy's Greg Gordon with a surprisingly skeptical Joy Reid. A total embarrassment to the journalistic profession. The mistakes made in and around the Prague linchpin reveal the methods, motives and wholesale corruption of America's Deep State. With Listener Calls & Music via REO Speedwagon, Sia, Frei Wild, George Harrison and Skeeter Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Funeral for President George H.W. Bush is held at the National Cathedral. Senator Hirono says Democrats are too smart for their voters. Dana shares the letter George H.W. Bush wrote to Bill Clinton on Inauguration Day. More updates are revealed on the Parkland School District. Senator Grassley says Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson lied in his testimony. A list of America's most safest cities is revealed.

The State Funeral for President George H.W. Bush is held at the National Cathedral. Senator Hirono says Democrats are too smart for their voters. Dana shares the letter George H.W. Bush wrote to Bill Clinton on Inauguration Day. More updates are revealed on the Parkland School District. Senator Grassley says Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson lied in his testimony. A list of America’s most safest cities is revealed.

Collateral Damage. Unmoored Democrats encouraging political violence against Republicans. We review the disturbing trends. How far will they go? Senator Mitch McConnell harassed in a Kentucky restaurant. Discussion of the "bizarre" political instincts cropping up on the Left these days, possibly facilitated by years of MSM insulation from reality. Democrats careening from backfire to backfire, pressing buttons that seem tailor-made to boost GOP turnout. Failed Leadership? Unresolved Hate? Grassroots activist Jan Cook outlines the burgeoning "Walk Away" movement in Colorado. Meanwhile, additional "Caravan" conversation on the hard life in Honduras. Can the U.S. Military peacefully protect our Southern Border? The risks involved. We sketch impressive MAGA Economic tailwinds for GOP candidates, wages up bigly in U.S. trucking and steel and all across the board. The Wall Street Journal reports America is once again the world's "most competitive economy." Also, our Deep State Updates as Glenn Simpson pleads the Fifth, Nellie Ohr declares "marital privilege" and Rod Rosenstein chisels a special deal. Skating? Out of time? Luckily, Mueller's "jig is up." Plus, tongue-in-cheek anecdotes about RTD banning fake "service animals" on public transportation. No snakes, tarantulas or malevolent ferrets. With Listener Calls & Music via Junior Brown, Red Simpson, Parry Gripp, Muse and Kelly Willis. Sacred Song from Lauren Daigle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: In this episode I address the significant damage the Democrats will do if they win back the House. I also discuss the booming economy and the next revolution in production and growth.    News Picks: Here’s a summary of all the damage the Democrats will do if they win back the House.   Why are the DOJ and FBI hiding potentially exculpatory information on George Papadopoulos?   The list of attacks on Republicans is, sadly, growing.    Nancy Pelosi says she’s fine with “collateral damage” for her political opponents.    Why did Glenn Simpson plead the Fifth? What is he hiding?    President Trump is on a historic media blitz.    Politifact is a garbage propaganda site. Here’s the proof.   Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.

On today's show: Elizabeth Warren is White!!! Elizabeth Warren takes a DNA test and is only 1/32 to 1/1000 Native American, which makes her whiter than white. Judge in Stormy Daniels' defamation suit, throws out case and makes her responsible for Trump's legal fees. Glenn Simpson from Fusion GPS and one of the authors of the famous dossier, testifies behind closed doors. After Bruce Ohr contradicts his testimony, Simpson pleads the 5th. Jamal Khashoggi, American citizen and reporter for the Washington Post, often wrote stories about Saudi royals. Claims say he was accidently killed while being interrogated in Turkey. US Senators ask to have Saudi Prince removed from power. Hillary Clinton was asked by journalists about Bill's affair with Monica and whether Bill should have been removed from the Presidency over the scandal with Lewinsky, she says no, but still thinks Trump should be removed for his affairs prior to being president. Carter Page, Trump's foreign aide, had his name tainted over the Russian collusion scandal is now suing the DNC over defamation of character. For a list of source links, visit http://therightleftchronicles.com/podcasts/1351/elizabeth-warren-is-white-dueling-dialogues-ep-126/

On today's show: Elizabeth Warren is White!!!Elizabeth Warren takes a DNA test and is only 1/32 to 1/1000 Native American, which makes her whiter than white. Judge in Stormy Daniels' defamation suit, throws out case and makes her responsible for Trump's legal fees. Glenn Simpson from Fusion GPS and one of the authors of the famous dossier, testifies behind closed doors. After Bruce Ohr contradicts his testimony, Simpson pleads the 5th. Jamal Khashoggi, American citizen and reporter for the Washington Post, often wrote stories about Saudi royals. Claims say he was accidentally killed while being interrogated in Turkey. US Senators ask to have Saudi Prince removed from power. Hillary Clinton was asked by journalists about Bill's affair with Monica and whether Bill should have been removed from the Presidency over the scandal with Lewinsky, she says no, but still thinks Trump should be removed for his affairs prior to being president. Carter Page, Trump's foreign aide, had his name tainted over the Russian collusion scandal is now suing the DNC over defamation of character.For a list of source links, visit http://therightleftchronicles.com/podcasts/1351/elizabeth-warren-is-white-dueling-dialogues-ep-126/

Summary:In this episode I address Trump’s terrific performance during the "60 Minutes" interview this weekend. I also discuss revealing new details about the Spygate scandal that point in a troubling direction. Finally, I debunk liberal talking points about “fair share” economics. New Picks: New details emerge about the Anti-Trump dossier.    Chuck Ross’s new piece addresses potential legal trouble for Glenn Simpson.    This Chuck Ross piece unravels the Papadopoulos/Downer meeting.    Why CNN must destroy Kanye West.   Big news: Hillary Clinton’s security clearance is no more.    More ANTIFA chaos this past week.    Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.

Summary: In this episode I address the real reason Trump is delaying the declassification of the FISA documents. I also discuss the panicked response within the circle of people responsible for the Spygate scandal. Finally, I address the disastrous “Medicare for all” bill and the problems it’s causing for the Democrats.    News Picks: Did Glenn Simpson lie to Congress? Matt Palumbo’s new piece paints a troubling picture of dishonesty.    This American Thinker piece addresses the likely reasons for Trump’s delay in the declassification of the FISA documents.    Chuck Ross’ new piece covers Glenn Simpson’s refusal to testify again to Congress.    “Medicare for all” is an economic hoax. This piece clearly covers its shortcomings.    Mitch McConnell strikes again on federal judge confirmations.    Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.

Summary: In this episode I address the unbelievable U-turns by Clintonista Lanny Davis in the Cohen case, which destroy the liberal collusion narrative. I also discuss the latest revelations about the Clinton email case that shed new light on the failed investigation.    News Picks: Liberal Senator Elizabeth Warren’s latest plan to “save capitalism” will destroy it.    Chuck Ross reports on the latest interesting revelation about Michael Cohen and the dirty dossier.    This “Law and Crime” piece delves into the real reason Michael Cohen may have pled to those questionable charges.    Did the FBI even analyze the Clinton emails?    Some Republicans doubt the Trump pardon story.   Who was the Russian source Glenn Simpson was referring to?   The welfare state is out of control.    Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.

Deep State Narratives Imploding. Matt Dunn guest-hosting Chuck & Julie Show. Who Let the Dogs Out? Sen. John Kennedy calls CIA Brennan "a butthead." And says he meant it. Clapper "uhms" about the First Amendment. NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says America "was never that great." Democrats' bizarre extremist Blue Wave Strategies. What was DOJ Bruce Ohr Doing? Big trouble ahead for Bruce & Nellie Ohr. Spy Steele's bad conscience, fearing exposure. Thin ice for Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS. Bill Kristol's sad ties to the Dossier. Mueller Cover Up. RIP Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul. A Blues Brothers confession. Film Review Mission Impossible: Fallout. Concert Review Dwight Yoakam rocks the house at Red Rocks. With Listener Calls & Music via Baja Men, Chuck Berry and Aretha Franklin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Dr. Alice Bonner, a docent at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and a retired professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. Ahead of the anniversary of the deadly Charlottesville white supremacist protest, the hosts speak with Dr. Alice Bonner about a pivotal moment in the fight against racism in the United States -- The Watts Uprising. Again today we take a look at political races around the country in the runup to midterm elections in November. Jacqueline Luqman, co-editor-in-chief of Luqman Nation, joins the show. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency in Charlottesville in advance of the one-year anniversary of the violent Unite the Right rally. Last year a right-wing extremist ran over and killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer. Brian and John speak with Kei Pritsker, he’s a D.C.-based activist who is one of the organizers of the counter-protest against the “Unite the Right 2” rally in Washington D.C. President Trump’s new Space Force will be the first new military branch since the creation of the Air Force 70 years ago, if Congress approves it and it can get off the ground. But what exactly is a space force? And do we really need one? We’re joined from Maine by Bruce Gagnon, the coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, joins the show. Fusion GSP founder Glenn Simpson met secretly with one of Barack Obama’s seniormost Justice Department officials, Bruce Ohr, immediately after the 2016 election, according to Ohr’s handwritten notes that were released yesterday. In that meeting, Simpson told Ohr that Trump attorney Michael Cohen was the the secret middleman between the campaign and the Russian government. Simpson admitted in sworn testimony last year to the House Intelligence Committee that he had contact with Ohr after Trump’s election victory. But Ohr’s notes provide the first detailed public account of what the two men actually discussed. We’ll get into the details. Steve Patt, an independent journalist whose critiques of the mainstream media have been a feature of his blog Left I on the News, joins Brian and John.The National Security Archive, a private academic organization based at George Washington University that is the repository for declassified government documents, announced today that its Freedom of Information Act suit against the CIA for documents related to CIA director Gina Haspel’s involvement in the torture program was successful. The Archive already has released those documents and they are damning in the information they provide on Haspel and torture. Brian and John speak with Sue Udry, a peace and social justice activist and Executive Director of Defending Rights and Dissent.Code Pink is one of the most active and influential peace organizations in America, tackling issues from Gaza to immigration to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the leading members of that group is our friend and frequent guest Ann Wright. Earlier this week, Ann found herself at the US-Mexico border, where she’s been working to improve the plight of so many immigrants to this country. Ann Wright, a retired United States Army colonel and former U.S. State Department official who resigned in protest of the invasion of Iraq and became an anti-war activist, joins the show.

After Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russians for an intensive, elaborate effort to interfere with the 2016 elections, President Trump reacted as he has before — with bluster and bellicosity, at everyone but Russia. This week on Trump Inc., we’re exploring the president’s, persistent weirdness around Russia: Why has Trump been so quiet about Russia and its interference? Glenn Simpson has a theory—that one cannot understand the Russian collusion scandal without understanding Trump’s business. Simpson is the head of Fusion GPS, the investigative firm behind the now-famous Trump dossier. Before that, he was a Wall Street Journal reporter who specialized in the nexus of money, politics and international skullduggery. Simpson was hired, first by conservatives and then by Democrats, to dig into Trump’s business record. Simpson has been pilloried on the right as a tool of the Clinton campaign — or worse. He’s been sued multiple times. But amid all the charges, few have followed the details of what Simpson concluded: After a string of Trump failures, disappointments, and bankruptcies, Western financiers shut him off. Trump still needed money to fund his projects. Where did he get it? Simpson came to believe it came from Russia and Russian-connected sources. It came via golf courses, condos, and other conduits. The eventual result, Simpson suggests, is that Trump ended up beholden to those providing his businesses with “alternative financing.” One note: The Trump Organization and White House declined to answer our questions for the podcast. And remember, we want to hear from you: We’re always eager for tips. We also want to hear your questions. What would you like to know about Trump’s businesses? What confuses you? Contact us. “Trump, Inc.” is a production of WNYC Studios and ProPublica. Support our work by becoming a supporting member of WNYC or visiting donate.propublica.org. Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.  

The government is on the brink of a shutdown and Democrats want to use DACA as a leverage. The New York Times is not running any editorials in order to give Trump supporters their say. The GOP website publishes the winners of the Fake News Awards. Woody Allen’s daughter is outspoken about her father’s abuse. Senator Cory Booker “mansplains” the Homeland Security Secretary in her hearing. The new L”Oreal spokesperson is not a fan of Israel. We go live to the President speaking in Pittsburgh. Dana gets nostalgic over Def Leppard. Fusion GPS’ co-founder Glenn Simpson testifies before the House on the Clinton dossier.

Preparations for Big Week Ahead. Are the Uranium One, RussiaGate and Trump Dossier angles beginning to overlap? DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz unloads ahead of schedule. First indictment lands in bribery case involving Uranium One and Hillary Clinton. Mark Lambert indicted on 11 counts. We review the background of Alexander Downer, the Australian diplomat with ties to George Papadopoulos, the Clinton Foundation and the sale of Australian uranium to Russia. Meanwhile, musician DJ Moby claims agents from the CIA approached him to help spread the word on Trump colluding with Russia. Seriously? More details emerge on the tentacles of Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson. Sting operation run against Trump? Setup job on infamous Veselnitskaya meeting? We sample commentary from Dan Bongino and speculate as to why the Deep State wants Trump out of office -- and fast. Hello Walls. With Listener Calls & Music via Moby, R.E.M., Bobby Darin, Faron Young, Waylon Jennings and The Beatles.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot on the trail of the Deep State. The grim Glenn Simpson backtracks on key Fusion GPS testimony. Why did Sen. Dianne Feinstein release the transcripts? Rep. Ron DeSantis describes them as "devastating" to supporters of the Dossier. Meanwhile, Sara Carter of Fox News floats a new trial balloon: Was Hillary Clinton "duped" by the Dossier? Will Hillary soon claim to be the 'victim' of her own Dossier? Good grief. Could the American people possibly buy that one? Sidney Powell explains the work of Inspector General Michael Horowitz -- investigating the investigators. We consider the heroism of NSA Director Michael Rogers, whistle-blower on the Obama Administration's illicit spying on Team Trump. Notes on the SCIF, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. Plus, a flashback to Devin Nunes' March 2017 press conference which got the balls rolling. Coda: How long has all this surveillance been going on? How far will the Establishment go to preserve their power? With Listener Calls & Music via U2, Thomas Rhett and Reba McEntire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode features a full-length interview with the one and only Cara Santa Maria! First, though, we pore through the Fusion GPS testimony that was leaked by Sen. Dianne Feinstein and we look at a companion defamation lawsuit filed by one of Trump's lawyers, Michael Cohen, against Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson.  Click here to read the Cohen Complaint.  Andrew also sneakily uses this as an excuse to teach us all about federal motions to dismiss and the Iqbal and Twombly cases. Next, we talk to Cara, who talks skepticism, the law, and science education with us. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas and CaraTake the Bar Exam Question #58 about breach of contract for the hottest tech gadget of 1987, the Walk-n-Talkman.  Don't forget to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances Andrew was just a guest on Episode 111 of Serious Inquiries Only, discussing the James Damore lawsuit against Google, as well as This Week In News With Kevin and Benedict discussing felon voting rights.  Check 'em out! Show Notes & Links You'll want to check out Michael Wolff's response to the Trump cease-and-desist letter we made fun of back in Episode 137. You can read the Fusion GPS testimony by clicking here. Finally, you should go check out Cara Santa Maria's website for all things Cara! Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/law Follow us on Twitter:  @Openargs Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/openargs/ And email us at openarguments@gmail.com  

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Dan Kovalik, the author of “The Plot to Scapegoat Russia.”Senator Dianne Feinstein has released the Senate Committee testimony of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson against the wishes of Chuck Grassley, the chair of the committee, in the latest twist to the “Russiagate” saga.Tenants in Maryland are suing that a property management firm controlled by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner’s real estate company and an Israeli Corporate entity provided $30 million to Kushner’s properties before Trump sent Kushner to Israel and the Middle East and before Trump announced that the US was recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Matt Hill, an attorney representing aggrieved tenants in a class action suit brought against Kushner and his companies, joins the show.North Korea announced yesterday that it would send a team of athletes to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, while South Korea confirmed the first high-level talks between the two countries in more than two years. Brian and John speak with Professor Simone Chun, a fellow at the Korea Policy Institute and a member of the Korean Peace Network.After ignoring a court order about racial profiling, being convicted of contempt of court, and being pardoned by President Trump, America’s former “toughest sheriff” Joe Arpaio threw his hat in the ring today for an Arizona senate seat. Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, joins the show.The Trump Administration is likely to re-impose sanctions on Iran this week, even though it would hurt U.S. manufacturers doing business with the country. Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Non-Violence, joins Brian and John.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week unanimously rejected a proposal by Energy Secretary Rick Perry that would have propped up nuclear and coal power plants struggling in competitive electricity markets. Four of the five members of the commission were appointed by President Trump. Fred Magdoff, author and professor emeritus at the University of Vermont, joins the show.With a ceasefire set to expire, Colombia’s government and ELN guerrillas are pushing for a permanent peace deal. Brian and John speak with James Jordan, a member of the Alliance for Global Justice.

Career counterintelligence officer Malcolm Nance shared some perspective on a recent update in the Russia investigation when he joined Steele & Ungar. "If we weren't focused on the president's speeches and tweets, this would be the top story of the week." Nance described the news that Glenn Simpson, author of the infamous 'Steele Dossier', testified about the dossier in front of a Senate committee earlier this week. Multiple news sources have also reported that Rick Dearborn, a top Trump campaign staffer and current deputy chief of staff, may have sent emails requesting meetings between the Trump campaign and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Malcolm explains the seriousness of these events and their potential impact on the Russia investigation. Reformed neo-Nazi Christian Picciolini talks about his past as a white supremacist, how he left that life and how he's helping individuals leave lives of hate and violence through his non-profit organization, "Life After Hate".

The Awan Brothers and Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Scandal Growing. We discuss with guest Jennifer Kerns of the Washington Examiner. Why is Wasserman Schultz ducking the media? Who is Imran Awan, her former IT staffer? And why was Awan arrested in Dulles Airport while trying to flee to Pakistan? We review related commentary from Maria Bartiromo, RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel and Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer. The final, bitter upending of the Russian Meme? Also, we explore the dark arts of Fusion GPS, a "despicably greedy" smear-machine founded by Glenn Simpson. Plus, notes on the wild week of Anthony Scaramucci. Can AG Jeff Sessions step it up a notch? Time to go on offense -- to become the hunter, instead of the huntee. With Listener Calls & Music via Zara Larsson, Journey and Pogo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intelligence Community Out of Control. When you live in a Police State, the Police are in charge. Leaks, Lavrentiy Beria and Josef Stalin. Is this where we're headed in modern-day America? The Amazon Washington Post whiffs on a vicious Deep State smear against AG Jeff Sessions. Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson gets a subpoena, but says he'll plead the Fifth. Why so uncooperative, this shadowy compiler of the Dodgy Dossier? Patrick Buchanan describes the Real Crimes of Russiagate. Tucker Carlson says it's "scary" to be ruled by an unelected intelligence bureaucracy. Meanwhile, the Establishment Won't Give Trump a Chance. Playing with fire, we submit, showing such unveiled contempt for the American people. We consider Roger Simon's ominous speculations on how "a significant portion of the American public" might react to a Deep State takedown of President Trump -- ranging "from massive civil disobedience to outright civil war." Plus our vignettes on Lindsey Graham, Maxine Waters, Ben Rhodes and Megyn Kelly. With Listener Calls & Music via Kelly Willis, the Sons of The Pioneers and Johnny Cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Russian Witch Hunt Continues. The Fake News Industrial Complex whips itself into another frenzy, this time against Donald Trump Junior and his meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya. Smiles are returning to the faces of the Media. For now. But might their high hopes end up dashed once again? Can Ron Goldstone -- a goofball low-level British publicist -- truly occupy the epicenter of a massive Russian Conspiracy? Law Professor Jonathan Turley describes the farcical components of this "worst spy story ever." Glenn Greenwald of The Intercept sees standard politics and usual, without "evidence" of wrongdoing, as he considers the DNC's collusion with Ukraine and John McCain's curious involvement with the Dodgy Dossier. Who's moving the goalposts here? Meanwhile, we explore connections with the mysterious Fusion GPS intelligence firm. Why is Glenn Simpson, the co-founder of Fusion GPS, refusing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee? Plus, tributes for Steve & Krista. With Listener Calls & Music via King Leg, Sergey Lazarev, Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Christmas Around the World" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. This marks one year of podcasts, so thanks for sticking with us and supporting this fun endeavour. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections & Comments - How discusses the infamous WDW Globes that now go for big bucks on eBay. We learn about their original cost and also how they were sold at the resort gift shops. Some clever listeners sent us audio samples from the Country Bears, as they refer to their original sponsors during the show. This very cool revelation is also joined by Todd letting us know that Bisontennial Ben is still around.  Main Topic - The long awaited Christmas Episode is finally here. Brian takes the wheel to steer us into a great holiday episode featuring stores about the original Candlelight Processional, celebrity guests, amazing retro audio samples and tons more. Brian tells us about the Main Street garland and of course the history of the various holiday parades. This topic is loaded with content that will really spark some Christmas memories from Walt Disney World. Be sure to let us know if you remember any of these special events or have a memory we might have missed. Audio Rewind - Congratulations to our winner, Preston W., he guessed the Pirates of the Caribbean digging scene in the queue. Preston will get the autographed copy of The Progress City Primer. If you think you know the answer to the audio rewind this month, email us at podcast@retrodisneyworld.com for a chance to win the Main Street USA poster, styled like the ride vehicle poster. Send your guesses by January 11, 2016 - All correct answers will also be entered into the drawing for our next BIG PRIZE, which is a huge prize pack slowly built over the course of 2016. The Prize Pot is building..... We finally get to pick our winner for the reproduction Paul Hartley map, from WDWMap.com - David Lambie. Thanks to all of our entries! RetroWDW Merchandise - We thank you for your purchases and we'd like to let you know about some of our newest items, which includes a top secret Captain EO tribute design. These are RetroWDW original works of art, done by How. Super neat stuff that is only available for a limited time. Be sure to get your shirt, iPhone case, tote bag, pillow or coffee mug today: www.retrodisneyworld.com/supportus Listener Mail - We appreciate all your kind notes, emails and social media connections. This month we hit on the burning smell in Pirates of the Caribbean. Does it exist or is our listener remembering incorrectly? This same note mentions seeing Walt discussing the contemporary in an early film. None of us have heard of this, although we do discuss Walt's very own chest of drawers. Todd gets to address the filming isues in The Magic of Walt Disney World, and how they rehased old footage that used different film sizes. Finally, we discuss some info about the WDW Waterski Show. Keep the emails, tweets and pictures coming! Please contact us - podcast@retrodisneyworld.com Listener Memories - Keep the calls coming, sharing your memories and giving us feedback. If you would like to call and leave us a message, please dial 978-71-RETRO. Our good friend Glenn Simpson gave us a call, among many others, sharing their holiday greetings and also some seasonal stories. Keep the calls coming! We hope you have enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions, suggestions or find errors please email us podcast@retrodisneyworld.com. Check back with us very soon for Episode 15.... Topic to be announced very soon!