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This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have returning guest, Ken Klippenstein.  Ken is an American journalist working in Washington, DC as the DC Correspondent at The Nation. His work has appeared in The Nation, The Daily Beast, Salon, The Intercept, and other publications.  He is a former correspondent on the online news program The Young Turks and reports on U.S. federal and national security matters as well as corporate controversies.

Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)