Podcast appearances and mentions of phil mudd

Phil Mudd, former senior executive at the FBI, CIA, and National Security Council, with his book "The HEAD Game: High-Efficiency Analytic Decision Making and the Art of Solving Complex Problems Quickly." Original air date 21 April 2015. The Book was published on 6 April 2015.

In hour 3, guest host Mike Opelka plays audio of liberal journalist Sam Harris, who went on a podcast and said it was essential to ignore the Hunter Biden laptop story, because otherwise Trump could have won!  And it gets worse!  Also, some late night comedy that works, and some that doesnt, and Don Lemon and Phil Mudd discuss beaver being boring... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday.To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristin Wood was at CIA HQ on the morning of 9/11. Phil Mudd was at the National Security Council. Kristin was a PDB briefer for the VP's National Security Advisor. Phil was Director for Gulf Affairs. They would go on to work counterterrorism together. Kristen has a Wheaton Terrier. Phil has a farm. For the rest, it's best if you hear Kristin and Phil.  “… knowing that every day, you had to deliver relevant information to the nation's leaders, it is a feeling of enormous responsibility that all of the 1000s and 1000s and 1000s of intelligence officers who have done amazing work, you want to represent it faithfully.”   I just I didn't want to be alone. I didn't know what was going on. So I stayed at a friend's house, maybe a mile or two from my house just watching through the downing of the Towers. And at that point, I said, I'm going home. My only other memories are realizing I couldn't go to the White House. 

First, Chris discusses the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd and Lt. Col. Daniel Davis. Then, Chris takes a look inside the "Pineapple Express" Afghan rescue mission with U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Jason Redman. Chris wraps up the show with Jefferson Parish, LA President Cynthia Lee Sheng, on the damage caused by Hurricane Ida.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd and Lt. Col. Daniel Davis. Then, Chris takes a look inside the "Pineapple Express" Afghan rescue mission with U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Jason Redman. Chris wraps up the show with Jefferson Parish, LA President Cynthia Lee Sheng, on the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the latest U.S. Embassy warning in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the strain that surging covid cases are causing on hospital systems across the country with Dr. Nitesh Paryani. Chris wraps up the show with the attorney for the baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album suing for child pornography.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the latest U.S. Embassy warning in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the strain that surging covid cases are causing on hospital systems across the country with Dr. Nitesh Paryani. Chris wraps up the show with the attorney for the baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album suing for child pornography. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the crisis in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Former Natl Coordinator for Security & Counterterrorism Richard Clarke. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on when to anticipate full FDA approval of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the crisis in Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Former Natl Coordinator for Security & Counterterrorism Richard Clarke. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on when to anticipate full FDA approval of the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the race to evacuate thousands from Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the Biden administration's recommendation to get a covid booster shot eight months after 2nd dose with Dr. Anthony Facui. Chris wraps up the show with Broward County, Florida School Board chair Rosalind Osgood on the fight to require masks in schools.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the race to evacuate thousands from Afghanistan with Phil Mudd. Then, Chris discusses the Biden administration's recommendation to get a covid booster shot eight months after 2nd dose with Dr. Anthony Facui. Chris wraps up the show with Broward County, Florida School Board chair Rosalind Osgood on the fight to require masks in schools. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

What is the role of blame in our analysis of what's happening with the Afghanistan withdrawal? In today's episode, Chris makes the case that we are fixated on blame, and while its comforting and satisfying, it is also reductive and destructive.'Get Them Out' and 'Fix It' should be the sole focus.This applies to the the Afghanistan withdrawal but also to the pandemic.Also up to bat: Chris' take on this emerging demographic as a new voting block: Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated. That is the new constituency politicians should be talking to. Cuom'ote of the Day: "There is an 'us' and a 'them', but it is not the one that is pitched to you by the media and by politicians. It's not red/blue. It is reasonable and unreasonable, as evidenced in vaccinated and unvaccinated."

First, Chris discusses McCarthy's plans for selecting members to the Capitol riot commission with Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris discusses covid trends in states that voted for Trump in the 2020 election with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Phil Mudd on new developments in the assassination of Haiti's president.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses McCarthy's plans for selecting members to the Capitol riot commission with Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris discusses covid trends in states that voted for Trump in the 2020 election with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Phil Mudd on new developments in the assassination of Haiti's president. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the latest details of the Atlanta-area spa shootings with Phil Mudd and Amara Walker. Then, Chris goes one on one with Rep. Adam Schiff on the threat of domestic extremism. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on rising coronavirus cases across the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the latest details of the Atlanta-area spa shootings with Phil Mudd and Amara Walker. Then, Chris goes one on one with Rep. Adam Schiff on the threat of domestic extremism. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on rising coronavirus cases across the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish on Trump's historic second impeachment. Then, Chris goes one on one with Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Ted Lieu on the ten republicans that broke ranks to vote for Trump's impeachment. Chris wraps up the show with Phil Mudd and David Axelrod on investigations into whether the Capitol riot was planned. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish on Trump's historic second impeachment. Then, Chris goes one on one with Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Ted Lieu on the ten republicans that broke ranks to vote for Trump's impeachment. Chris wraps up the show with Phil Mudd and David Axelrod on investigations into whether the Capitol riot was planned. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Representative James Clyburn on House Democrat's planned vote to impeach Trump. Then, Phil Mudd and Michael Smerconish join Chris to discuss acting Homeland Security Chief's resignation as the FBI warns of "armed protests" planned at all state Capitols. Chris wraps up the show with the legal team of the rioter photographed during the Capitol attack carrying Nancy Pelosi's lectern and Mary Trump on her uncle post-presidency. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Representative James Clyburn on House Democrat's planned vote to impeach Trump. Then, Phil Mudd and Michael Smerconish join Chris to discuss acting Homeland Security Chief's resignation as the FBI warns of "armed protests" planned at all state Capitols. Chris wraps up the show with the legal team of the rioter photographed during the Capitol attack carrying Nancy Pelosi's lectern and Mary Trump on her uncle post-presidency. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

 Phil Mudd, who you see often as an analyst on CNN, was the former deputy director of the CIA Counterterrorism Center so he has firsthand knowledge of the vast changes in strategy and tactics that took place at     the CIA in the wake of the 9-11 attacks on our nation.  He understands how and … Continue reading EP 290 Black Site: The CIA in the Post 9-11 World

Philip Mudd is currently a counterterrorism and national security analyst with CNN, but before that, Mudd spent 25 years working at the Central Intelligence Agency, on the NSC staff, and eventually at the FBI. His third book is "Black Site: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World." David Priess sat down with Phil to talk about his career at CIA, the book, his research into the advanced interrogations and the interrogation program at CIA after 9/11, and the ethics of it all. Thanks to Grammarly for supporting The Lawfare Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to Grammarly.com/lawfare.

Terror erupts at a Paris police station after an officer assigned to the counter terrorism unit becomes radicalized, leaving five of his coworkers dead. Just a few weeks ago, an American Airlines technician was caught trying to sabotage an airplane. We'll head into Europe and speak to Mark about the attack and what may be done to prevent institutional infiltration. Then, we're off to Baghdad where almost 100 people have been killed by the Iraqi police during protests. We'll speak to our voice on the ground about the protests and try to figure out why the police are using deadly force. Finally, on Change Is Hard, a climate troll proposes the eating of babies, Robert DeNiro channels Jimmy Conway on Stelter's show and Phil Mudd is waiting for Rudy Giuliani to get shived.

After a whistleblower exposes Trump's corrupt call with the president of Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi moves forward with an impeachment inquiry, and all hell breaks loose. Michael and Phil Mudd break it all down. Phillip Mudd is the ex–deputy director of the CIA’s Counterterrorist Center and the FBI’s National Security Branch, appears regularly as a CNN commentator, and he lectures around the world on national security methodologies for understanding difficult analytic problems. He is also the author of BLACK SITE: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World

It was a perfect week to have Philip Mudd, CNN counterterrorism analyst, on the podcast. Phil spent some 25 years at the highest levels of the CIA – reaching Deputy Director of the National Counterterrorism Center – and FBI, where he was hired to be its first National Security Branch Deputy Director by Robert Mueller. So when you have Mueller’s Congressional Hearings nine days ago followed by President Trump’s tweets five days later announcing his intention to replace our top intelligence chief with a Republican House member who, as the Washington Post wrote, has alleged anti-Trump bias at the FBI and Mueller’s team, directly accusing Mueller of violating  “every principle in the most sacred of traditions” of prosecutors – when you have that and you want to know what in the world is the state of our national intelligence and law enforcement agencies, well, Phil Mudd is who you call.But truth be told, that timing was mostly luck. The real reason I wanted to talk with Mudd: He has written an important, first of its kind book: Black Site: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World. Mudd not only takes us inside the CIA, but inside one of the most hidden parts of the CIA, the part known internally as “The Program”: The secret Black Sites where the so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques” and where our national debates on torture, waterboarding, counterterrorism, and the deep responsibility to prevent another attack were born.How were those decisions made? How were they justified? What did CIA officers, deputy directors, directors – even people who interrogated prisoners – think and feel about what they were doing? And how do they feel about it now?  For show notes & my newsletter, go to chrisriback.com.

The Golden Age of Intelligence. Democrats & Media seem to worship their Spooks. Supercharged Beltway Bureaucrats, unelected controllers of the secrets. Lee Smith of Tablet Magazine observes that "spies are the new journalists" and they're "turning journalism into an intelligence operation." MSM as one big PSYOP on the American people. We review HBO's new "Chernobyl" mini-series, which depicts stark failures of Soviet Communism in their KGB-dominated culture. We trace the ironies of Putin as a former KGB man in the USSR to the American media's habit of placing our own spies on pedestals. The truth about SpyGate will have to be forced out of the Deep State, much like the truth of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster had to be forced out of the KGB. Meanwhile, as British Spy Christopher Steele prepares to talk to John Durham of the DOJ, CNN's CIA man Phil Mudd expects a "car wreck." Joe diGenova says it's "great news." Sara Carter surmises Steele has cut some sort of "immunity deal." Definite ill-omens for Obama's corrupt FBI. Devin Nunes says "dirty cops" Comey and McCabe make "Hoover look like a saint." Rep. Mark Meadows talks accountability and IG Horowitz with Maria Bartiromo. Rachel Maddow's "Konstantin Kilimnik" montage. Nigel Farage says Trump's visit to England "couldn't have gone better." Did Trump and the Queen preserve the Special Relationship? End-run around MI6? John Cleese on the fall of London. The Decline of Drudge. Baby Shark again. With Listener Calls & Music via Neil Sedaka, Elton John, George Strait and Pinkfong. Sacred Song from the Statler Brothers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Phil Mudd saying things are about to "get ugly" for the Democrats once the origins of the Russia investigation are over, and take a moment to pat ourselves on the back for catching John Solomon's Kiliminik story back in May. The #VoxAdpocalypse is upon us, Carlos Maza (former Media Matters employee) and his goons are out for conservative blood. We refer to the Marsh vs. Alabama court case. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/averageamerican/support

Phil Mudd and Michael Chertoff. Purchase Michael Chertoff's book Exploding Data here: https://amzn.to/2WtYDyN

First, Chris goes one on one with Mark Mazzetti discussing Robert Mueller's letter to Barr objecting his description of Russia investigation findings. Chris continues that discussion with Phil Mudd and Mike Rogers. Then, Chris brings on Asha Rangappa and Ken Cuccinelli for a session of "Cuomo's Court."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Mark Mazzetti discussing Robert Mueller's letter to Barr objecting his description of Russia investigation findings. Chris continues that discussion with Phil Mudd and Mike Rogers. Then, Chris brings on Asha Rangappa and Ken Cuccinelli for a session of "Cuomo's Court."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Representative Sean Patrick Maloney to discuss President Trump's reaction to the Mueller Report in which he called it "treason." Then, Chris heads to the Magic Wall to compare Attorney General Bill Barr's summary of the Mueller Report to the redacted version that was released. Next, Chris holds a session of "Cuomo's Court," with Ryan Goodman, Susan Hennessey, and Phil Mudd. Chris wraps up the show with Former Tallahassee Mayor, Andrew Gillum and a Closing Argument on focusing on the timing of the Mueller Report's release.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Representative Sean Patrick Maloney to discuss President Trump's reaction to the Mueller Report in which he called it "treason." Then, Chris heads to the Magic Wall to compare Attorney General Bill Barr's summary of the Mueller Report to the redacted version that was released. Next, Chris holds a session of "Cuomo's Court," with Ryan Goodman, Susan Hennessey, and Phil Mudd. Chris wraps up the show with Former Tallahassee Mayor, Andrew Gillum and a Closing Argument on focusing on the timing of the Mueller Report's release.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The two discuss President Trump's pleasure with Bill Barr's use of the term "spying" in his testimony. Chris continues that conversation with Phil Mudd and Mark Mazzetti. Then, Chris sits down with Former Counsel to Julian Assange, Geoffrey Roberts, to discuss his former client's arrest for his alleged conspiring with Chelsea Manning. Chris wraps up the show with the top five heated capitol hill hearings with Mike Rogers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The two discuss President Trump's pleasure with Bill Barr's use of the term "spying" in his testimony. Chris continues that conversation with Phil Mudd and Mark Mazzetti. Then, Chris sits down with Former Counsel to Julian Assange, Geoffrey Roberts, to discuss his former client's arrest for his alleged conspiring with Chelsea Manning. Chris wraps up the show with the top five heated capitol hill hearings with Mike Rogers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Mark Mazzetti and Phil Mudd in a session of "Cuomo's Court." They discuss AG Bill Barr's wording while testifying on the hill on Wednesday. Then, Chris heads to the Magic Wall to break down Barr's history of protecting presidents and the Trump Treasury department's refusal to disclose the President's taxes. Chris continues discussing that topic with Van Jones and Jim Schultz in "The Great Debate." Chris wraps up the show with another session of "Cuomo's Court," with Elliot Williams and Jim Schultz and a Closing Argument on Barr's playbook.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris goes one on one with Mark Mazzetti and Phil Mudd in a session of "Cuomo's Court." They discuss AG Bill Barr's wording while testifying on the hill on Wednesday. Then, Chris heads to the Magic Wall to break down Barr's history of protecting presidents and the Trump Treasury department's refusal to disclose the President's taxes. Chris continues discussing that topic with Van Jones and Jim Schultz in "The Great Debate." Chris wraps up the show with another session of "Cuomo's Court," with Elliot Williams and Jim Schultz and a Closing Argument on Barr's playbook.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The CNN analyst joins Eric Barnes to talk about drinking beer with Robert Mueller, whether he was ever a secret agent and which Memphis cupcakes are his favorite.

The Kavanaugh accusers continue to appear. What will Christine Blasey Ford say when she testifies this week? Tara dives into the topic and interviews Phil Mudd about his days at the CIA, his thoughts about the Trump administration, and the deep-breathing techniques he uses after cable TV news confrontations. Mudd is a CNN counterterrorism analyst. Mudd joined the Central Intelligence Agency in 1985 as an analyst specializing in South Asia and then the Middle East.

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Tad Western discuss an interview with Sen. Ron Wyden outlining his desire to limit political speech online, and Phil Mudd loses his mind showing the mindset of the CIA. Segments Ron Wyden Wants to Regulate Political Speech - 00:07:34 Phil Mudd Loses It - 00:54:40 NYT Times Writer Thinks Trump Wants to Kill People - 01:05:27 Links CSS 6: Sen. Ron Wyden Wants To Regulate Speech on Social Media - https://chrisspangleshow.fireside.fm/66 There should be ‘consequences’ for platforms that don’t remove people like Alex Jones, Senator Ron Wyden says - https://www.recode.net/2018/8/22/17765664/ron-wyden-alex-jones-infowars-regulation-elections-privacy-cybersecurity-kara-swisher-podcast Alex Jone's Brian Stelter Impression - https://youtu.be/omQO3WtKrs4 Stereo Deluxe Song - https://www.facebook.com/superdeluxevideo/videos/758526347825251/ Phil Mudd's on-air meltdown perfectly represents his employer's hysterical brand - https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/21/cnn-phil-mudds-air-meltdown-perfectly-represents-h/ Panelist On MSNBC Suggests Trump Wants To Round People Up And ‘Murder’ Them - https://www.dailywire.com/news/34699/watch-panelist-msnbc-suggests-trump-wants-round-frank-camp Jeremiah Morrell For County Council Donation - https://www.facebook.com/hoosiersforjeremiah/app/240496959313326/

President Trump did a one on one conversation with Ainsley Earhardt on FOX and Friends, and it is magnificent. Tony Katz (http://twitter.com/tonykatz) plays the choice cuts from the conversation, including the digs on Michael Cohen and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Democrats are taking Michael Cohen's word as gospel, and are now demanding that the vote on SCOTUS nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh be delayed because, in the words of Sens. Kamala Harris (CA) and Cory Booker (NJ,) Trump is a "co-conspirator." CNN analyst Phil Mudd loses his mind in an on-air conversation about former CIA Director John Brennan and security clearances.

A #StrangeDaysPodcast EXCLUSIVE! For the first time ever, we brought together MSNBC’s Malcolm Nance and Phil Mudd, for an important conversation with an incredible panel featuring none other than POLITICO Florida's Marc Caputo and Miami Book Fair's Mitchell Kaplan. We're talking Mueller investigation, James Comey, newly-appointed CIA Director Gina Haspel, and more. LIVE from Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL. This conversation is not one to miss folks. Have any questions for me? Send a message to Strange Days Podcast, tweet them to @AmandiOnAir, or email them to strangedayspod@gmail.com and you may be featured in our next episode.

On today's episode of The Daily Daily Caller Podcast ... Just when you think liberals can't get any crazier, that they've hit bottom, another day passes and you discover they've broken out the shovel and started digging ... again. Early this morning, President Donald Trump welcomed home three Americans who have been held captive by North Korea and liberals couldn't even bring themselves to congratulate him on the accomplishment. While we celebrate, it's important to remember that no one should go to North Korea, or Iran, or anywhere controlled by despots. It doesn't matter what your reasoning is, don't go! Nothing good will come of it. But we welcome them home, and unlike Democrats, thank the president and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for securing their release. The confirmation hearing for Gina Haspel to be the next director of the CIA went according to plan, which means mutant liberals in Code Pink shouted for attention and got it. Where were they and the anti-war movement from 2009-2017? They were around; they were just ignored by the media because Barack Obama was in office. Now they're back to getting media attention. Kamala Harris, Democratic senator from California and one of the leading contenders for their party's nomination for president in 2020, loves the sound of her own voice. She much not love accomplishments because she doesn't have any, but she doesn't need any to get glowing media coverage because she's a Democrat. She tried to force Haspel to condemn enhanced interrogation techniques as "immoral," because that's what's important to the left. Haspel refused to do it, which irritated the hell out of Harris. In her limited time to question Haspel, Harris wasted a good chunk of it being a blowhard. We play the audio and mock Harris because she deserves it. CNN liberal Phil Mudd even had enough of Harris and her self-righteousness, blasting the senator for her grandstanding and reminding the world that Democrats and Republicans were regularly informed about the enhanced interrogation techniques used on terrorists at the time they were being used and were either "silent or supportive." Hypocrisy, thy name is Democrat. Liberal stupidity is not confined to the U.S. In Australia, a lunatic with pink hair is advocating for consent from babies to change diapers, or "nappies," as they're called down there. She has the content of soiled nappies between her ears. The audio must be heard to be believed. Finally, crazy uncle Joe Biden seems surprised that women "from the hood" were able to learn how to program computers. Of course they can, anyone can. But Biden seems shocked that black women in Detroit were able to learn. If a Republican had said anything close to this, they'd be run out of town. But Biden gets a pass because he's a Democrat, and he's not particularly bright. Give it a listen. The Daily Daily Caller Podcast is a daily look and mocking of the news from a conservative perspective. Hosted by Derek Hunter, it is available in audio form Monday-Thursday and will have a video option on Fridays. Derek Hunter is a columnist and contributing editor for The Daily Caller and author of “Outrage, INC: How the Liberal Mob Ruined Science, Journalism, and Hollywood” from HarperCollins, available June 19. Send compliments and complaints to derek@dailycaller.com or follow him on Twitter at @derekahunter.

James Clapper and "Finding #44." Did Deep State Clapper find a way to get himself paid for leaking to CNN? A new House Intel Report from Devin Nunes suggests the possibility, by revealing Clapper's "inconsistent testimony" to Congress regarding his leaking of the Steele Dossier to CNN. Yes -- prior to his becoming a paid CNN Contributor. Combine these revelations with Comey's descriptions of Clapper seeking a "news hook" for the Dossier, and it doesn't look good for the former Director of National Intelligence. Time to prosecute? Meanwhile, a volitile John Brennan threatens Trump again on Twitter, former CIA man Phil Mudd throws his pen across the CNN studios, and we conclude Strzok & Page weren't really having "an affair" after all. Former FBI man James Kallstrom says Comey has "lost his mind" and blasts the intelligence community's "cabal, a fifth column, a conspiracy" to overthrow the 2016 election. Also, with Korean leaders declaring an end to hostilities, Lindsey Graham nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the full-house crowd at Trump's Michigan Rally chants "Nobel! Nobel!" during the President's speech. Plus, we discuss bullying, cord-cutting, the fate of Amanda Carpenter's Blacklist and our update on the dwindling financial prospects of Never Trumpism, from the examples of Kevin Williamson and Michael Gerson. With Listener Calls & Music via Dwight Yoakam, K.D. Lang, Johnny Cash, Billy Joe Shaver and Julio Iglesias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Monologue. The Avalanche Begins. The Deep State Is Real. The much-anticipated Nunes Memo has now been released, and it exceeds our lofty expectations. We synthesize the FISA Abuse revelations outlined in the Memo and sample "ticked" reactions from the Left. Malevolent CIA man Phil Mudd threatens President Trump. The pro-darkness Mainstream Media finds the rug pulled out from under 18 months of narrative. Notes on the devious acrobatics of Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff. Contemplating the Circularity of Deep State Power. Background Check on British Spy Christopher Steele, the "desperate" Trump-hater behind the Dossier. Banana Republic? With Listener Calls & Music via Shaggy, Sting, Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mellencamp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ISIL is under pressure all around the world, but former CIA counterterrorism executive Phil Mudd says the group is re-inventing itself and the threat of attack could be greater than ever before. He warns that the group is headed to ungoverned or weakly-governed spaces in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Mudd says one of the biggest enablers of the threat is irresponsible, western media activity. In the meantime, a U.S. precision airstrike conducted on Dec. 4 in Raqqa, Syria, resulted in the deaths of three ISIL leaders directly involved in facilitating external terror operations and recruiting foreign fighters. Two of those targeted - Salah Gourmat, and Sammy Djedou - were involved in facilitating the Nov. 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris.