Bombshell New Hunter Biden Charges, and Harry and Meghan's "Racist Royals" Drama, with Matt Welch, Liz Wolfe, and Maureen Callahan | Ep. 682
Dec 8, 2023
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Join journalist Matt Welch, co-host of The Fifth Column, alongside Liz Wolfe and Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan, as they tackle the explosive new charges against Hunter Biden and the political ramifications for Joe Biden. They discuss the apparent double standards in American politics, Biden's cognitive decline, and the increasing call for free speech on campuses after anti-Semitism events. Callahan dives into the controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan, dissecting themes of racism, family estrangement, and public scrutiny within the Royal Family.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on tax charges for alleged tax evasion, raising questions about his financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest.
University presidents' response to anti-Semitism on their campuses exposed a double standard in free speech policies, highlighting the lack of accountability and inconsistency in addressing hate speech.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) faced criticism for its leader's controversial comments, resulting in the White House distancing itself from the organization and raising concerns about its stance on Israel.
Allegations of graphic sexual assault and sex trafficking against Sean Combs reveal a disturbing pattern of behavior that has gone largely ignored by the hip-hop community despite calls for a criminal investigation.
Deep dives
Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges, including three felonies, for an alleged scheme to avoid paying taxes from 2016 to 2019. The indictment accuses Hunter of using his millions on drugs, escorts, and exotic cars instead of fulfilling his tax obligations. However, the charges do not include the years 2014 and 2015, which are seen as crucial years involving his foreign contacts and money from Burisma. Hunter's attorney argues that if his last name were not Biden, these charges would not have been brought against him.
Lack of accountability on college campuses for anti-Semitism
During a congressional hearing, university presidents from MIT, Harvard, and UPenn were questioned about their response to anti-Semitism on their campuses. They argued that speech alone, including calls for the genocide of Jews, does not violate their codes of conduct unless it meets certain criteria of severity and pervasiveness. However, this contradicts the restrictive free speech policies often enforced on college campuses. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of double standards and lack of accountability for anti-Semitism in higher education.
CAIR's controversial remarks and subsequent backlash
Nihad Awad, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), faced criticism for his speech at a November conference where he expressed support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and implicitly criticized Israel's right to self-defense. As a result, the White House, which had previously collaborated with CAIR on national anti-Semitism strategies, removed references to CAIR from its website. Awad claimed his comments were taken out of context and distorted by anti-Muslim websites.
Farley's East incident showcases mistreatment of Jewish woman
A video surfaced showing a Jewish woman being denied access to a restroom in Farley's East, a cafe in Oakland, California. The employees refused her entry, citing that it was private property, even though she had seen anti-Jewish graffiti in the restroom earlier. The incident highlights the mistreatment of individuals and the failure to create inclusive environments on college campuses, with parallels seen in broader society.
Allegations against Sean Combs
A fourth woman has come forward with graphic details of gang rape and sex trafficking by Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy. The allegations date back to the early 1990s, before Combs became famous. He is accused of drugging and raping women, as well as engaging in sex trafficking. The latest accuser claims she was brought to Combs' recording studio at a young age and subjected to violent physical assaults. Dream Hampton, the producer behind the documentary 'Surviving R. Kelly,' has said that Combs is 'done.' The silence and lack of support from the hip-hop community has been noticeable.
Scandal Surrounding TJ Holmes and Amie Roeback
TJ Holmes and Amie Roeback, former hosts on 'Good Morning America,' have started a podcast after being fired due to their extramarital affair. Their podcast, which lacks a clear premise, focuses on their relationship and origin story. However, their ex-partners are now dating each other, leaving Holmes and Roeback furious. The podcast has received criticism and has not gained much traction among listeners.
Serious Allegations against P. Diddy
A fourth woman has accused Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, of violent physical assaults, rape, and sex trafficking. These allegations date back to the early 1990s and describe an alarming pattern of behavior. Combs has denied all allegations, but many within the hip-hop community believe there should be a criminal investigation. Dream Hampton, the producer behind 'Surviving R. Kelly', predicts that criminal charges may be brought against Combs.
TJ Holmes and Amie Roeback Launch Podcast After Affair Scandal
TJ Holmes and Amie Roeback, formerly of 'Good Morning America', have started a podcast detailing their relationship and the scandal surrounding their affair. However, their ex-partners are now romantically involved, leading to tension and resentment. The podcast has failed to gain significant traction and has faced criticism for lacking a clear premise.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch, co-host of The Fifth Column, and Liz Wolfe, co-host Just Asking Questions, to discuss the bombshell new Hunter Biden charges and what this could mean for Joe Biden, the ways Biden's lies are protected by the left, more signs of Biden's cognitive decline, whether Joe Biden will try to weasel out of debates with Trump in 2024, the university presidents now pushing for free speech after campus anti-Semitism, embarrassing hypocrisy when compared to the past 10 years of free speech silencing on campus, the CAIR director’s disturbing comments claiming he was “happy” with the events that occurred on October 7, how it exposes the organization’s anti-Semitism, the White House belatedly distancing themselves from CAIR, and more. Then Maureen Callahan, Daily Mail columnist, joins to discuss the new details about pro-Harry and Meghan author Omid Scobie revealing the "racist Royals" in one version of his book, Megyn Markle's continuous lies about the Royal family and now silence now after this controversy, Prince Harry's relationship with his family, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach's new podcast focusing on their supposed relationship origin story, their cringe stories about love and career, the reports of Holmes acting as a predator on-set with other producers, their two exes who are now in a relationship, disturbing allegations against Diddy, and more.
