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The Life and Scandals of James O'Keefe
31:06 - 36:22 (05:15)
The podcast talks about the problematic personality of James O'Keefe highlighted in a Politico article. It also touches on his most famous operation, where he posed as a pimp and a prostitute to entrap ACORN officials.
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James O'Keefe, a conservative political activist, is reported to have significant trouble with everyday tasks and responsibilities, including handling credit cards and living independently.
31:06 - 32:52 (01:45)
Summary
James O'Keefe, a conservative political activist, is reported to have significant trouble with everyday tasks and responsibilities, including handling credit cards and living independently.
ChapterThe Life and Scandals of James O'Keefe
EpisodePart One: James O'Keefe: The Patron Saint of News Grifters
PodcastBehind the Bastards
James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, who conducted a sting operation on ACORN, were met with lawsuits and a $100,000 settlement after an employee was fired for his remarks.
32:52 - 34:38 (01:46)
Summary
James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, who conducted a sting operation on ACORN, were met with lawsuits and a $100,000 settlement after an employee was fired for his remarks. The sting involved posing as a pimp and prostitute asking for help with running an illegal brothel, with Acorn employees allegedly taking the bait.
ChapterThe Life and Scandals of James O'Keefe
EpisodePart One: James O'Keefe: The Patron Saint of News Grifters
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The tendency for centrist and liberal media to give a fair treatment to James O'Keefe ends up validating his controversial reporting.
34:38 - 36:22 (01:43)
Summary
The tendency for centrist and liberal media to give a fair treatment to James O'Keefe ends up validating his controversial reporting. The centrist bias forces them to give him the benefit of the doubt, which leads to right-wing bias.