Conspiracy! The Show Who Killed Michael Hastings?
Oct 22, 2024
Comedians Jessica Singer and Heather Marulli delve into the bizarre 2013 death of journalist Michael Hastings. They explore theories of foul play, revealing Hastings' fears of FBI surveillance and vehicle tampering. The conversation highlights the significant implications of his investigative work and critiques of government oversight during the Obama era. With a mix of humor and skepticism, they discuss the unsettling questions surrounding Hastings’ mysterious demise and draw parallels to other controversial journalists like Gary Webb.
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Hastings Challenged Obama Era Powers
- Michael Hastings was a vocal critic of the Obama administration's war and spying policies.
- His 2010 article got General Stanley McChrystal fired and angered powerful figures.
Death Threat at Party
- At a party, a McChrystal staffer jokingly threatened to kill Hastings if they disliked his reporting.
- Hastings dismissed it as drunk talk, but it held a chilling seriousness in hindsight.
Hastings Feared Car Tampering
- Hastings feared his car was tampered with hours before his death and even asked to borrow a neighbor's car.
- This suggests he did not intend to drive his own car at the time it crashed fatally.