Justice Rewritten: Hunter Biden’s Pardon and Kash Patel’s Nomination

The Full Story by Matthew Bishop

Episode notes

In this episode, we discus President Biden finally pardoning his son Hunter Biden, despite multiple times saying he wouldn't. We explore the timing and sweeping scope of the pardon, which covers both convicted crimes and any potential offenses from the past decade. Next, we examine Trump’s announcement to nominate Kash Patel as FBI Director, delving into Patel’s background and the potential changes he could bring to the once revered bureau. Finally, in “This Day in History,” we reflect on the significance of the Monroe Doctrine and its enduring impact on American foreign policy.

Keywords
Joe BidenHunter BidenHunter Biden TrialDepartment of JusticeFBIHunter Biden PardonKash PatelMonroe Doctrine