EPISODE 33: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.15.22
09/15/22 • 48 min
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JEFF CLARK SPILLS THE BEANS
A BLOCK (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: The would-be Attorney General, Jeffrey Clark, inadvertently reveals the Justice Department is pursuing Obstruction of Justice, Conspiracy, and False Statement charges over the Eastman-Trump Fake Electors Scheme (3:30) NINE phones now seized, including Mike Lindell's. We'll get his nitwitted update on the worst crime since the crucifixion (7:30) It's confirmed: Monday's Trump "Golf Course Meeting" was actually...a golf course meeting, about sprucing it up for the Saudi Arabian Blood Money Golf Tour stop there next spring (9:00) Surprisingly, Trump declares himself Antifa (9:20) The Durham bull is over as the 'Deep State Investigation' ends in shallow waters (10:10) And in an unrelated headline: Queen Elizabeth is still dead. Seriously: British TV coverage gives one reason to worry about our UK cousins. PTSD seems to be settling in, and now they're claiming Elizabeth will be missed as much here in the US as there in the UK.
B BLOCK (16:50) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The NBC News affiliate in Tampa kisses up to Ron DeSantis, Republicans attack Lindsey Graham for telling the truth about their secret abortion ban plan, and Etsy gets the message but a new sponsor steps up for Steve Bannon's Fascist Disco Party - and they compete for today's honors. (20:55) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 1: The death of Ken Starr recalls his pollution of American news, especially cable TV, and I'll take you back to June 5, 1998, when I tried to quit as the anchor of MSNBC's top Clinton-Lewinsky-Starr show, two NBC News executives asked me to see an NBC official as part of a process to leave the network - except she turned out to be their leg-breaker and told me NBC versus me would be "David and Goliath" and NBC would crush me.
C BLOCK (34:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 2: But it was even worse: she promised that if I quit, NBC would put my parents "out on the street." That's how closely Ken Starr forged the link between his live made-for-tv political reality show and the profits at all the networks.
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JEFF CLARK SPILLS THE BEANS
A BLOCK (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: The would-be Attorney General, Jeffrey Clark, inadvertently reveals the Justice Department is pursuing Obstruction of Justice, Conspiracy, and False Statement charges over the Eastman-Trump Fake Electors Scheme (3:30) NINE phones now seized, including Mike Lindell's. We'll get his nitwitted update on the worst crime since the crucifixion (7:30) It's confirmed: Monday's Trump "Golf Course Meeting" was actually...a golf course meeting, about sprucing it up for the Saudi Arabian Blood Money Golf Tour stop there next spring (9:00) Surprisingly, Trump declares himself Antifa (9:20) The Durham bull is over as the 'Deep State Investigation' ends in shallow waters (10:10) And in an unrelated headline: Queen Elizabeth is still dead. Seriously: British TV coverage gives one reason to worry about our UK cousins. PTSD seems to be settling in, and now they're claiming Elizabeth will be missed as much here in the US as there in the UK.
B BLOCK (16:50) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The NBC News affiliate in Tampa kisses up to Ron DeSantis, Republicans attack Lindsey Graham for telling the truth about their secret abortion ban plan, and Etsy gets the message but a new sponsor steps up for Steve Bannon's Fascist Disco Party - and they compete for today's honors. (20:55) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 1: The death of Ken Starr recalls his pollution of American news, especially cable TV, and I'll take you back to June 5, 1998, when I tried to quit as the anchor of MSNBC's top Clinton-Lewinsky-Starr show, two NBC News executives asked me to see an NBC official as part of a process to leave the network - except she turned out to be their leg-breaker and told me NBC versus me would be "David and Goliath" and NBC would crush me.
C BLOCK (34:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 2: But it was even worse: she promised that if I quit, NBC would put my parents "out on the street." That's how closely Ken Starr forged the link between his live made-for-tv political reality show and the profits at all the networks.
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EPISODE 32: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.14.22
URGENT CIA BRIEFING
A BLOCK (1:48) SPECIAL COMMENT: Warning or Coincidence? CIA Director Burns urgently briefs Pelosi, McCarthy, Schiff, Gang of 8 at Capitol at close-of-business. Could easily be nothing except it's now public (3:24) that Trump stole classified documents marked HCS, SI, and FISA. It's all in the less-redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit. (4:05) Judge is again warned SHE is risking national defense (5:53) Trump gives up the pretense and posts a picture of himself wearing a "Q" lapel pin, referencing "The Storm." (6:43) An attack on Liberals to "restore Trump to President-King" is thwarted in Pennsylvania (7:15) Lindsey Graham falls further, announcing an anti-abortion bill that proves McConnell was lying that it was to be "left to the states" (11:03) Lindsey now works for the Mike Lindell party. Lindell says the FBI seized his phone at an Arby's. Then he says it was at a Hardee's. Please lord let the agents have said "Sir, this is a Wendy's." (11:31) And can it get dumber? Yes, if Lauren Boebert is around. Tasked with reading the Bible aloud to a bunch of Christian theocrats, she screws it up and refers to "Wonton Murders."
B BLOCK (15:49) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Josephine in Illinois (17:06) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Polling showing Shapiro over Mastriano by 19? Warnock over Walker by 10? Is it legit? And what's wrong in Russia? An oligarch didn't defenestrate, he drowned! (19:08) IN SPORTS: Aaron Judge has 57 homers - and competition, and could they have become "The Southern California Angels?" (23:21) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Etsy, sponsoring Steve Bannon, competes with Erin Burnett and Brett Favre for the honors.
C BLOCK (28:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Clinton-Lewinsky persecutor Ken Starr is dead, and so is the rule that you can't speak ill of the dead. He was a harbinger of today's Authoritarian Rules-For-Thee Fascism, and he distracted America from the looming threat of terrorism, and he leaked constantly and illegally, and he let people like NBC News President Andy Lack degrade and demean America - and me, too, when I told him I no longer wanted to do a "news" show designed to fulfill Starr's nakedly political purposes.
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EPISODE 34: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.16.22
3 STEPS TO STOP TRUMP TODAY
A BLOCK (1:48) SPECIAL COMMENT: Ron DeSantis didn't "pull off a political stunt." He is guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking and must be arrested. (3:42) He's violated 8 US Code 1324 and (5:31) his agent lured people onto the flight to Massachusetts. There are 50 counts; it's 5 years each (8:09) Incredibly, the White House already had a meeting scheduled today about "litigation options" against DeSantis and Abbott (8:49) And we must stand up against the psychopathic scum the way our ancestors did against the psychopathic scum of 1860 (10:30) Plus: there's a three-step process to bypass the corrupt Trump-appointee who just erased American law to protect the pimp who put her on the bench: Appeal, Waive All Executive Privilege, and INDICT THE M'F'ER NOW, especially after the interview (13:05) in which he made seven separate incitements to another insurrection in just 37 seconds of an interview.(14:30) A reminder: the bully understands only the kick in the crotch.
B BLOCK (19:10) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Cooper, in Los Angeles (20:42) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Marjorie Taylor Greene tries three times to kick and push a Young Voters' Organizer, finally gets her, no word on charges; Chris "Eats Paste" Licht demotes CNN's top liberal primetime host to co-host of the little-watched morning program (alongside a former reporter for "The Daily Caller"), WSJ whiffs on Biden's Railroad (25:30) IN SPORTS: Federer goes, Ohio Republicans vote themselves the right to inspect undressed teenaged girl athletes, Washington Commanders can't tell WHICH Washington (28:22) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: D'Souza confuses an arrested Republican for a Democrat, Mike Lindell literally forgets This-Is-A-Hardee's and Blake Masters wants to fire all the generals as they vie for hours.
C BLOCK (34:10) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty!
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Countdown with Keith Olbermann - EPISODE 33: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.15.22
Transcript Summary
In Episode 33 of the podcast "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," Keith shares personal experiences and insights into the challenges faced in the news industry. He discusses his decision to leave NBC due to pressure to conform and his ethical concerns. Keith shares how NBC offered promotions but also threatened his career and his parents' financial well-being. He explores the influence of figures like Kenneth Starr and the negative impact they had on American society. Additionally, Keith delves into current events, including the Justice Department's investigation into the Trump administration, Queen Elizabeth's death and funeral coverage, and the profit-driven nature of cable TV news networks during the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. This episode offers a captivating exploration of personal struggles, ethical dilemmas, and the state of modern journalism, making it a compelling listen for those interested in media, politics, and current events.
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Countdown with Keith Olderman is a production of I Heart Radio.
Speaker 1The Justice Department has launched a felony investigation of dozens of Trump administration and Trump World figures for obstruction of justice, for conspiracy, and for swearing false statements, all of it pertaining to the January six coup. And they have been working at this for three months. We finally found this out last night.
EPISODE 33: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN 9.15.22 Top Questions Answered
How did NBC News executives threaten Keith Olbermann?
NBC News executives threatened Keith Olbermann by implying that they would end his career and put his parents on the street.
Why did Procter and Gamble's ads appear on Steve Bannon's show?
Procter and Gamble's ads appeared on Steve Bannon's show after Etsy pulled their advertising.
What did the Matt Walsh Blog criticize Lindsey Graham for?
The Matt Walsh Blog criticized Lindsey Graham's Senate bill to ban abortions nationwide.
Which NBC affiliate wished Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a happy birthday on Twitter?
The NBC affiliate in Tampa, WFLA, wished Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a happy birthday on Twitter.
How did Keith Olbermann link Kenneth Starr to Republican beliefs and the decline of American news media?
Keith Olbermann linked Kenneth Starr to Republican beliefs and the decline of American news media due to Starr's influence on the American news media, including the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.
What did Keith Olbermann experience with Andy Lack and NBC News?
Keith Olbermann experienced attempts of blackmail and threats from Andy Lack and NBC News.
Who did Keith Olbermann meet with to consider leaving NBC?
Keith Olbermann met with Deborah Burn, a personnel consultant, to consider leaving NBC.
What consequences is Keith facing for not working for NBC as they want him to?
Keith is facing consequences from NBC for not working according to their expectations.
What did Deborah Burn, the vice president of NBC News, do to dismiss Keith Olbermann?
Deborah Burn, the vice president of NBC News, dismissed Keith Olbermann and emphasized the consequences of breaking his contract.
What concerns did Keith Olbermann express about the news industry and his personal beliefs?
Keith Olbermann expressed concerns about the news industry's handling of ethics and his personal beliefs.
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