Podcast Summary
Russian collusion in 2016 U.S. elections debunked: Dan Bongino urges skepticism towards Russian collusion claims, encourages attending FreedomFest for learning and networking, and emphasizes the importance of truth, freedom, and critical thinking.
The ongoing narrative of Russian collusion in the 2016 U.S. elections is being debunked, as proven in a recent article by Glenn Greenwald at The Intercept. Dan Bongino, the host of The Dan Bongino Show, has been warning listeners about this "fairy tale" for months and encourages those still believing it to seek professional help. He also promotes FreedomFest, an annual gathering for those who value liberty, taking place from July 19th to 22nd at the Paris Resort in Las Vegas. This event offers opportunities for learning, networking, and celebrating the career of Steve Forbes, among other activities. Overall, Bongino emphasizes the importance of truth, freedom, and critical thinking.
Insiders in intelligence community cast doubt on Trump-Russia collusion investigation: Despite public expectations, insiders from the Senate and House intelligence committees, as well as former intelligence officials, have stated that there is no substantial evidence to support Trump-Russia collusion allegations.
The expectations for substantial findings in the ongoing investigation into Trump-Russia collusion may not meet people's expectations, according to a source from the Senate and House intelligence committees. This comes as former intelligence officials, such as Mike Morrell, who was the acting CIA director under Obama, have publicly stated that there is no substantial evidence to support such claims. Additionally, the Director of National Intelligence, Jim Clapper, has also stated that he has not seen any information on Trump-Russia collusion. These statements from insiders in the intelligence community cast doubt on the validity of the ongoing investigation and may be a cause for concern for those who have been closely following the story. It's important to remember that the truth is not always clear cut, and it's crucial to consider multiple perspectives before coming to a conclusion.
Democrats prioritize power over truth and individuals: The Democratic Party focuses on advancing their agenda and maintaining power, disregarding the truth and individuals' needs.
According to the speaker, the Democratic Party is more concerned with advancing their agenda and maintaining power than upholding the truth or the wellbeing of individuals. They use issues like immigration and taxes to their advantage, even if it means disregarding the needs or concerns of certain groups. The speaker argues that the Democrats' actions, such as blocking legislation that would address illegal immigration, prove their disregard for the truth and their sole focus on gaining power through votes. The speaker also emphasizes that the Democratic Party's stance on these issues is not rooted in compassion or concern for the affected individuals, but rather in their desire for political power.
Myth of Lower Business Taxes: Despite political debates, businesses often pay similar or more taxes when rates are cut. Attempts to fabricate evidence against political figures will fail due to digital footprints.
Despite political debates on corporate tax rates, the notion that businesses pay less in taxes when rates are cut is a myth. The growth of businesses often results in them paying similar or even more in taxes. Furthermore, attempts to fabricate evidence against political figures, such as the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, are destined to fail due to the digital footprints they leave behind. The speaker expresses his skepticism towards those who continue to push such narratives despite the lack of evidence, and his disdain for the media's handling of the situation. Ultimately, he remains optimistic that the truth will prevail and the credibility of the media will continue to decline.
Speaker's dismay over media lack of understanding during foreign trip: Speaker emphasizes importance of accuracy and credibility in journalism, sharing personal experiences of withholding potentially damaging info without proper sourcing and refusal to publish by non-partisan outlet.
During a foreign trip discussing economics, the speaker was dismayed by a media member's lack of understanding, which he found embarrassing for the media outlet and the left as a whole. He also shared a personal experience of being given potentially damaging information about Hillary Clinton during the presidential election, but chose not to run with it due to the inability to double and triple source it. The speaker emphasized the importance of credibility and not compromising it for a few extra listeners. He also worked with a media person from a non-partisan outlet on these stories, but they refused to write them due to one source's unwillingness to disclose their name. Overall, the speaker's message highlights the importance of accuracy and credibility in journalism.
Anonymous sources in reporting can be misleading and biased: While mainstream media is often accused of bias, it's actually conservative media that focuses on factual reporting and relies less on anonymous sources.
The use of anonymous sources in reporting, particularly in politically charged cases, can be misleading and biased. The speaker shares his personal experience of having credible sources withhold information that could have significantly impacted an election, but the stories were never published due to the sources' anonymity. He argues that the mainstream media is often accused of being biased towards liberal views, but it's actually conservative media that is doing the "real journalism" by relying less on anonymous sources and focusing on factual reporting. He encourages people to remember this when engaging in political discussions with their liberal friends. Additionally, he announces the upcoming professionalization and commercial-free nature of his show on CRTV.com.
Media narratives becoming accepted as truth through repetition: Be cautious of media narratives, fact-check before accepting as truth, and remember past inaccuracies
The media's credibility with conservatives has deteriorated significantly, but unfortunately, some portion of mainstream America still takes their narratives seriously. These narratives, such as the myth of Bill Clinton's budget surplus, become accepted as fact through repetition, a phenomenon known as gaslighting. The latest example is the ongoing Trump-Russia story. Regarding the upcoming CBO score for Trump's healthcare plan, it's essential to remember that previous inaccurate media reports about the CBO score for the last plan should not be believed without fact-checking. The Clinton surplus, a common media narrative, is a perfect example of a false story that has become accepted as truth through repetition. Similarly, the Trump-Russia story, despite being debunked numerous times, continues to be perpetuated. The point is, it's crucial to fact-check and not accept media narratives at face value.
Examining healthcare policies and budget figures: Critically evaluate sources and understand context before accepting sensationalized headlines or narratives. Misunderstood data or selective reporting can lead to misinformation.
The budget figures and reports on healthcare policies should be examined closely before accepting sensationalized headlines or narratives. The discussion highlights how misinformation can be spread based on misunderstood data or selective reporting. For instance, the claim that 24 million people would lose coverage under the Affordable Care Act if the individual mandate was removed was not supported by the actual report. Instead, it showed that people would be choosing not to buy insurance, leading to different coverage levels. Similarly, reports about President Trump's exhaustion during his foreign trip were based on anonymous sources and aimed to paint him in a negative light. It is essential to critically evaluate sources and understand the context behind the information presented.
Presidential exhaustion during foreign trips is common due to time difference and event changes: Presidential exhaustion during foreign trips is normal due to time difference and unexpected event changes, often leading to disrupted schedules and lack of sleep.
The exhaustion of a president during foreign trips is a normal occurrence due to the time difference between their destination and the United States. The speaker, who has extensive experience in coordinating foreign trips for presidents, explains that the time difference can lead to presidents being tired due to lack of sleep. Additionally, canceling or changing an event during a foreign trip can significantly alter the motorcade routes, causing further disruption and exhaustion. The speaker also emphasizes that the media's reporting of President Trump's cancellation of an event during a foreign trip and subsequent claims of exhaustion are not groundbreaking news and are likely based on anonymous sources.
Media distortion of President Trump's trip to Indonesia: Media often overlooks unexpected challenges faced by presidents during travels and focuses on negative narratives, ignoring facts and real issues.
The media's reporting on President Trump's recent trip to Indonesia, focusing on his alleged exhaustion, is a distortion of the truth. Presidents, including Trump, often face unexpected challenges during their travels, and these incidents are not unique to the Trump administration. The media's persistent negative coverage of Trump overlooks these realities and contributes to an agenda that is not aligned with either Trump's or the average American's interests. Additionally, the markets hold companies accountable for their failures, unlike governments, which can repeatedly fail yet continue to receive taxpayer funds. The economic data shows that tax cuts do not necessarily result in tax revenue losses, as demonstrated by Britain's reduction in corporate tax rates. The media's focus on Trump's supposed exhaustion is a small part of a larger narrative that often overlooks the facts and the real issues at hand.
Wealthy Sponsored Scholarships Controversy: Despite controversy, the value of education and potential benefits of sponsored scholarships are emphasized. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and follow Dan Bongino for updates.
The Dan Bongino Show discussed the controversy surrounding a proposed scholarship program, where wealthy individuals would sponsor students' education. The liberal community has criticized this idea, and the show expressed appreciation for listeners' subscriptions, which help boost the podcast's ranking in the news and politics arena. Despite the backlash, the importance of education and the potential benefits of such a program were emphasized. The Dan Bongino Show encourages listeners to subscribe on platforms like iTunes and SoundCloud and follow Dan on Twitter for more updates.
