Best of the Program | Guests: Steve Baker & Alex Clark | 8/15/23
Aug 15, 2023
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Investigative journalist Steve Baker discusses his findings while investigating January 6 and attempts to stop the footage from being seen. Alex Clark explains why she believes nobody should label music and movies as conservative. The age and perspective of politicians are connected to cultural references and historical events. Limited access to Capitol security footage and the impact of QAnon on conservative voices are also discussed.
The viral song by Oliver Anthony captures the frustrations of Americans regardless of their political affiliations, addressing wealth disparity, government overreach, and more.
The mishandling of critical intelligence regarding the January 6th events highlights failures in disseminating information and operationalizing it effectively.
Deep dives
The Viral Song Resonating with Americans
There is a viral song by an artist named Oliver Anthony that has captured the cultural zeitgeist of the silent majority. The song addresses growing wealth disparity, government overreach, inflation, unfair taxes, hunger, and male depression. It taps into the frustrations felt by real people, regardless of their political affiliations. The song's popularity on iTunes and its resonance with a wide range of listeners suggests that it speaks to the shared experiences and concerns of many Americans.
The Case of Julie Farnum and Capitol Police Intelligence
Julie Farnum was hired by the Capitol Police in October 2020 to revamp their failing intelligence division. She brought in significant intelligence regarding the January 6th events, including knowledge of armed protesters intending to invade the Capitol and harm members of Congress. Despite having this intelligence, it was not properly disseminated to lower-level officers. Farnum's testimony before the January 6th committee provides insights into the mishandling of critical information and highlights the failure to operationalize the intelligence.
Court Battle over Capitol Attack Video Footage Access
A court battle is underway to gain access to video footage of the January 6th Capitol attack. Capital Police are attempting to restrict access to the footage, citing national security concerns. This move hinders the ability of journalists and investigators to fully understand and report on the events of that day. Limited access has already been granted to a few journalists, but the new guidelines and the court battle cast doubt on the transparency of the investigation.
Skepticism Towards Aged Politicians in Washington
There are currently 20 politicians in Washington who are over 80 years old, and this podcast episode raises questions about the effects of having such aged individuals in power. The podcast examines the music and events that were popular during the politicians' youth, revealing the generational gap between them and the current state of the country. It calls for a reevaluation of the long tenures of some politicians and suggests that it may be time for them to step aside and make room for new voices and ideas.
Glenn plays the hit songs that coincide with the birth year of some of our most elderly politicians. Investigative journalist Steve Baker joins to discuss what he’s seen while investigating January 6 and how the government has attempted to stop this footage from being seen. TPUSA contributor and host of “The Spillover” Alex Clark joins Glenn to explain why she believes nobody should label music and movies as “conservative.”