Durham, Sandy Hook, Palin, Ukraine, Zucker & Cuomo, Saget: A Potpourri of Headlines
Michael's take on today's top headlines, from Sarah Palin's lawsuit dismissal to Remington Guns settling with Sandy Hook families, to more on Jeff Zucker's departure from CNN and everything in between. Original air date 16 February 2022.
16 Helmi 202241min
The John Durham Probe Explained, For Dummies
The Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Michael to expertly explain a complex topic: Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the FBI's probe of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. Original air date 15 February 2022.
15 Helmi 202220min
Campaigning on "Let's Go Brandon"
Michael offers a commentary on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 2022.
14 Helmi 202226min
Why Voter Suppression Probably Won't Work: Emory Professor Alan Abramowitz
Michael talks to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date 11 February 2022
11 Helmi 202216min
Inside The Sarah Palin vs New York Times Trial
Michael talks with Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times. Original air date 10 February 2022.
10 Helmi 202216min
Meet Jack Sweeney, He is tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet
Michael talks with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now tracking the jets of other high profile people, too. Original air date 8 February 2022.
9 Helmi 202215min
Joe Rogan Or Neil Young?
Michael offers a commentary on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while musician Neil Young, and others, have pulled their catalogues from that platform, and Young is encouraging Spotify employees to work elsewhere. Original air date 8 February 2022.
8 Helmi 202224min
What To Do With Mohammed Al-Qahtani, The Presumed 20th 9/11 Hijacker?
Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be transferred back to Saudi Arabia, due to mental health issues. Al-Qahtani has been held in prison for nearly two decades. Original air date 7 February 2022.
7 Helmi 202228min
