The podcast discusses how a hacker's political message has evolved from advocating for hacktivism to promoting direct action, including violent tactics. The hacker in question was sentenced to six months in prison for violating the Computer Misuse Act.
The guest wonders if there was a private moment where people lost their commitment to dealing with the truth of what had happened, as the Republican party failed to condemn the occurrence of January 6th.
The hosts discuss the confusing case of Gary Thibodeau, who confessed to one murder but denied involvement in another, and speculate on possible mental health factors that may have influenced his behavior.
An assistant U.S. attorney investigates the kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle and works with the FBI to find the culprits. They conduct thorough searches for DNA and fingerprints, but the breakthrough comes in a high-speed car chase.
The deadly attack on the LL aircraft in Athens, Greece, carried out by a militant group called the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in 1973, is discussed.