A former member of the Mueller team shares her experience of dealing with threats and security concerns during her tenure, including the alarming behavior of some elected officials and the marshals wanting to completely outfit her home for security measures.
The conversation explores the suppression of conservative voices and beliefs in the media, and how narratives are often manipulated for attention. The speaker believes that this control extends to social media, where speaking out against certain beliefs can lead to being "thrown in Instagram jail".
The creation of the insurrection commission may rally people on the right and others who feel like democracy is being threatened but is it a politically motivated move? And will they investigate other politically charged events like the use of the Steele dossier to spy on members of the Trump campaign?
Journalists mouthing back to politicians can be an uncomfortable and ineffective dynamic, as seen in both the UK and the US. It raises questions on the role of a journalist in a political setting and how to maintain authority in this relationship.
Jeffrey Sachs and Ray Dalio discuss how empires and economic powerhouses start to decline and lead to civil unrest, and the important role of institutions in maintaining society's integrity. They also touch on the challenges faced by the US with regards to printing excess money and servicing its debt.
A former government official who worked closely with President Trump describes him as easily manipulated with zero self-awareness, and expresses concern over the impact he had on numerous issues. However, the speaker notes that many critics of Trump fail to acknowledge that nearly half of the country voted for him.