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Aug 22, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: Nearly a Decade Later, the Unmasking Scandal Comes Full Circle

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsDevin Nunes was put under investigation in 2017 for looking into abuse of foreign intelligence surveillance programs, including by Barack Obama's White House. New documents appear to vindicate himNarrated by Jared Moore
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Aug 17, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: Bill Maher, Who Kissed CIA Ass For Years on Russiagate, Remains in Pucker Mode

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsIf you can't be bothered to learn the material, at least respect your guestsNarrated by Jared Moore
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Aug 17, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: Russiagate Releases Lifting a Veil on Surveillance State Abuses

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsThe latest revelations in the Trump-Russia mess increasingly point toward severe systematic abuses, indicative of a true police stateNarrated by Jared Moore
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Aug 15, 2025 • 31min

America This Week, August 15, 2025: An Avalanche of Russiagate Revelations, and Walter Prepares for Real Time

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsDevastating documents are being released at a breakneck pace, but will they matter? Plus “That Hideous Strength,” by CS LewiS
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Aug 14, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: Classified Leaks Back in Focus in Russiagate Investigation

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsSenator Adam Schiff is the latest name to be dragged in to the ongoing Russiagate probe, but he likely won't be the lastNarrated by Jared Moore
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Aug 13, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: The Deep State is Alive and Well, Selling the Same Old Lie: "Sources and Methods"

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsJournalists were once eager to hear secrets. As they proved again this week, they're now primarily gatekeepers, helping corrupt officials hide the ballNarrated by Jared Moore
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Aug 8, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article: Open Letter to the Columbia Journalism Review, on the Atrocious New York Times

Dive into a sharp critique of journalism standards, focusing on the New York Times' coverage of the Trump-Russia investigation. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability in the media landscape, especially in an age of misinformation. It questions the benchmarks of responsible reporting and the consequences of historical media errors. Tune in for an insightful examination of what constitutes quality journalism today.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 31min

America This Week, August 8, 2025: "The AI Invasion: Why the Media Won't Correct Itself"

The intersection of fiction and journalism dives deep into the quest for truth, emphasizing the emotional resonance of storytelling. A critical look at how AI is reshaping media reveals shifting priorities towards algorithm-driven narratives, raising ethical questions about truth's integrity. The tension between human intuition and AI creativity is explored, reflecting on historic tech milestones. Ultimately, the discussion critiques journalism's struggle in an age where accurate information risks being manipulated by powerful entities.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 9min

Listen to This Article: The New York Times Can't Stop Sucking

How many times can one newspaper screw up a story?Narrated by Jared Moore This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe
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Aug 2, 2025 • 3min

Listen to This Article - No Doubt Left: Russiagate Was a Cover-Up

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsThe most infuriatingly complex scandal of all time has just been reduced to a page or two, thanks to another declassified releaseNarrated by Jared Moore

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