Podcast Episodes

The "Walking Pneumonia" Edition

How much medical history should presidential candidates disclose? Activists launch a new campaign to pardon Edward Snowden, just in time for the launch of a biopic on the world’s most famous leaker. …

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

The "Too Soon for Mattress Sales" Edition

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spar over who’d be the better commander-in-chief. The FBI releases its report on Clinton’s email server. And what has changed, and what hasn’t, since 9/11?  

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

The "Hackers, Heart Patients, and Hellfire" Edition

New details emerge about Americans held hostage by Islamic militants. Security researchers use an unorthodox approach to protect medical devices. And the US kills ISIS’ number 2. Does it matter? 

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Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

The "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Hacks You" Edition

The New York Times and maybe the NSA get hacked. Is the U.S. turning the tide of the war on ISIS? And October surprises—what could happen between now and the election, and will it matter? 

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Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

The "Who Hacked My Ballot Box?" Edition

In the wake of the suspected Russian hacking of the Democratic National Committee, experts warn that voting machines could be the next target. The U.S. begins airstrikes against ISIS in Libya. And we…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

The "How Cozy is Your Bear?" Edition?

The Russian government hacks the Democratic National Committee. Is Moscow trying to swing the election for Donald Trump? Will it work or backfire? Also, the gang takes your questions! 

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Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

The "It Was 29 Pages All Along" Edition

A terrorist in Nice, France, kills more than 80 people celebrating Bastille Day. Turkey’s president hangs onto power following an attempted coup. And the congress releases 29 previously classified pa…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

The "Killer Robots Have Arrived" Edition

Police officers in Dallas use a robot-bomb to kill the man who murdered five police officers. A tribunal rules that China is violating international law over its territorial claims. And the GOP platf…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

The "Servers and SEALs" Edition

Hillary Clinton will not be prosecuted over her use of a private email server. The death toll of a bombing in Baghdad approaches 300. And the death of a Navy sailor raises concerns about the training…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

The "BrexiTurkeyBenghazi" Edition

How will the U.K.’s exit from the European Union affect U.S. national security? Is a terrorist attack in Turkey the inevitable result of battlefield victories against ISIS? And the gang takes on the …

Published on 9 years ago