Topic: Political Scandals

2 chapters across the catalog

100: Hard R
1:16:37 - 1:21:22

100: Hard R

Kwame Kilpatrick and the Detroit Text Message Scandal

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faced criticism for using the N-word during a State of the City address while defending himself against a text message scandal. The hosts discuss Kilpatrick's downfall, involving perjury and an alleged affair, and speculate that he was moved out of the political way to clear a path for Barack Obama.

83: Sources and Methods
24:28 - 27:07

83: Sources and Methods

Larry Sinclair Allegations and Obama Political Parallels

The 2008 allegations made by Larry Sinclair regarding drug use and sexual encounters with Barack Obama are revisited as a parallel to modern political scandals. The discussion suggests that while the media amplified stories like Stormy Daniels, the Sinclair claims were suppressed to protect Obama's image. This serves as a backdrop for understanding how the Democratic establishment manages or "clears out" potential liabilities.