Topic: Salon Magazine

A video from Salon Magazine outlines five reasons why Representative Maxine Waters should run for President of the United States. The reasons include her history as an advocate for the poor, her early opposition to the Iraq War, and her popularity among millennials. The segment emphasizes her willingness to directly attack the Trump administration and her identity as a "strong black woman" who will not be intimidated.

Mainstream media outlets and publications like Salon are increasingly adopting a narrative that Donald Trump is mentally ill or "barking mad." Hillary Clinton's campaign has utilized quotes from foreign leaders to bolster this image. The segment also notes Trump's controversial praise for authoritarian leaders such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, which the media uses to question his fitness for office.

Edward Snowden received a Whistleblower of the Year award in Germany, with Jacob Appelbaum accepting on his behalf. Discussion turns to Salon Magazine's financial backing by the chairman of Adobe and its recent hit piece on New York Times columnist David Brooks. The economic viability of digital media outlets like The Verge and Boing Boing is questioned as venture capital and advertising models struggle.

Salon Magazine published an article by Jesselyn Radick that mirrors an analysis previously provided on this program regarding President Barack Obama's whistleblower protection claims. The discussion highlights that Presidential Policy Directive 19 did not actually offer Edward Snowden protection, as the provisions were not set to take effect until long after his disclosures. The impact of government eavesdropping on freedom of speech and public behavior is also examined.

The background of journalist Glenn Greenwald is examined, including his move from Salon to The Guardian and his residence in Brazil. The hosts discuss his critical stance on the Obama administration and his past defense of David Petraeus during the FBI surveillance scandal.

The financial backing of Salon Magazine is scrutinized, revealing that board members John Warnock (Adobe) and William Hambrecht have funded the unprofitable site for years. The hosts link these individuals to the broader Silicon Valley and intelligence infrastructure.

Eight Asian badminton players were disqualified from the London Olympics for attempting to lose matches intentionally. The scandal arose because the tournament structure incentivized losing to avoid playing teammates in early rounds. Critics argue the Olympic organizers are at fault for creating a system that rewards strategic losses.

An article in Salon Magazine (likely by Glenn Greenwald) is discussed, which criticizes progressives for dismissing Ron Paul while ignoring President Obama's record on drone strikes, whistleblowers, and civil liberties. The hosts praise the article for exposing the hypocrisy of voters who prioritize old newsletters over current military actions.

Dick Armey's "Army Curve" is mocked as a derivative of the Laffer Curve during his slurred interview with Jon Stewart. The hosts also link the Tea Party Express to a pro-war operation in Sacramento, suggesting the entire movement is being manipulated to keep the political establishment in power regardless of party.

An analysis of how Fenton Communications promoted anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan through pro-bono representation and "cookie-cutter" news stories. The discussion suggests that much of the mainstream media narrative is shaped by PR agencies that provide pre-packaged stories to journalists.