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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

FBI’s New War on Corruption, Harvard’s Federal Funding in Jeopardy & End of the Dose for Moderna

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

iHeartPodcasts

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.94.7K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

1. FBI Reopening High-Profile Investigations

  • Key Figure: Dan Bongino, described as FBI Deputy Director.
  • Cases Under Review:
    • The Washington pipe bomb incident from January 5, 2021.
    • The White House cocaine discovery in July 2023.
    • The leak of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.
  • Narrative: The FBI is said to be revisiting these cases under new leadership, with a focus on public corruption. Bongino emphasizes transparency and limited media engagement to focus on investigative work.

2. Federal Funding Cuts to Harvard University

  • Action Taken: The Trump administration is described as canceling or redirecting approximately $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard, on top of freezing $2.6 billion in research grants.
  • Reasons Cited:
    • Alleged anti-American sentiment and campus climate issues.
    • A push for accountability, diverse educational opportunities, and institutional self-reliance.
  • Policy Implications:
    • Funds may be redirected to trade schools and vocational programs.
    • The State Department paused student visa interviews and is developing new social media screening guidelines for foreign students.
  • Reaction: Harvard's president expresses concern over the motivations behind these actions, suggesting a cultural or ideological conflict.

3. Cancellation of Moderna’s Bird Flu Vaccine Contract

  • Contract Value: $766 million, intended for mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccine development.
  • Reason for Cancellation:
    • Concerns over the scientific and ethical justification of continued investment.
    • Skepticism toward mRNA vaccine safety and efficacy, particularly from HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
  • Context: The decision aligns with broader policy shifts, including rolling back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for certain populations.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:04.2

Why should you listen to Armstrong and Getty on demand?

0:07.9

We're not boring.

0:08.9

A lot of news is boring.

0:09.8

And tedious.

0:10.7

And depressing.

0:11.3

And makes you angry.

0:12.7

You don't want to live your life like that.

0:15.0

Hey, I'm Jack Armstrong.

0:16.0

He's Joe Getty.

0:16.7

We're Armstrong and Getty.

0:17.8

We try to bring you the truth.

0:18.9

And help you figure out this crazy modern world.

0:21.4

How about something about a comedic tone?

0:25.7

We have a winner.

0:27.3

Yes.

0:28.4

Listen to Armstrong and Getty on demand on the Iheart radio app.

0:31.4

Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:34.1

In the fall of 1986, Ronald Reagan found himself at the center of a massive scandal that looked

0:40.3

like it might bring down his presidency.

0:43.0

It became known as the Iran-Contra affair.

0:46.7

The things that happened were so bizarre and insane, I can't begin to tell you.

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