Best of the Program | Guest: Alex Epstein | 12/6/23
Dec 6, 2023
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Alex Epstein, author of 'Fossil Future,' discusses the arrogance of climate change elites at COP28. Glenn does a dramatic reading of Taylor Swift's lyrics. Ivy League presidents struggle to condemn anti-Semitism. FBI Director explains why Hunter Biden's laptop was ignored.
Climate activists targeted wealthy opera-goers to draw attention to the tension between climate activism and industries seen as contributors to climate change.
FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony regarding the Hunter Biden laptop controversy raised concerns about political bias within the FBI and social media companies.
Deep dives
Climate protesters disrupt opera at Met
Climate protesters disrupted an opera performance at the Met, causing annoyance and frustration among the audience members. The disruptive act was carried out by members of Extinction Rebellion, an environmental activist group. The protest at the prestigious venue drew attention to the irony of wealthy opera-goers, who often fund climate initiatives, being targeted by climate activists. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions between climate activism and industries and individuals who are seen as contributors to climate change.
Senator Kennedy questions FBI Director about Hunter Biden laptop
Senator Kennedy questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray about the agency's handling of the Hunter Biden laptop. Kennedy inquired why the FBI did not publicly verify the authenticity of the laptop during the 2020 election, even without disclosing the contents. Wray responded by stating that the FBI should not get involved in ongoing investigations, particularly during an election period. The exchange highlighted concerns regarding potential political bias within the FBI and social media companies' responses to the laptop controversy.
FBI Director asked about Hunter Biden laptop verification
FBI Director Christopher Wray was asked why the agency did not confirm the authenticity of the Hunter Biden laptop during the 2020 election, and why they did not counter false information surrounding it. Wray stated that the FBI cannot engage in public discussions of ongoing investigations, but clarified that the FBI did not direct Twitter to suppress information related to the laptop. The exchange shed light on the challenges of handling politically sensitive investigations, and raised questions about the FBI's communication with other branches of government during critical periods.
Trump clarifies plans for first day in office
Former President Trump clarified his plans for his first day in office if he were to be reelected in 2024. Trump explained that he would use his executive powers to repeal previous executive orders, thus undoing policies he considered damaging. Trump compared this action to being a dictator but emphasized that his goal was to reverse problematic decisions made by his predecessor. The statement generated discussion about the role of executive powers and the importance of checks and balances in the presidency.
Alex Epstein, author of "Fossil Future," joins the discussion on the COP28 Summit and the insane arrogance of global climate change elites. Glenn and Stu discuss Time declaring Taylor Swift Person of the Year as Glenn does a dramatic reading of her lyrics. Presidents of major Ivy League universities struggled to definitively state that anti-Semitism violates their codes of conduct. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified why Hunter Biden's laptop was widely ignored.