meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Fox News Rundown

What's So Special About A Special Counsel?

The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Podcasts

News, Daily News, Politics

3.41.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that he was appointing a special counsel to further the investigation into Hunter Biden; however, who he chose to lead the charge left many raising eyebrows. David Weiss, a principal figure in the Hunter Biden case, will be conducting the probe, though due to his past involvement in the investigation and the role he played in negotiating Hunter's "sweetheart" plea deal, many Republicans have criticized this move. Attorney Sol Wisenberg, who served as former Deputy Independent Counsel in the Whitewater and President Clinton investigations, joins the Rundown to discuss why he does not support Weiss leading the special counsel due to his previous actions in the investigation, the likelihood of Hunter Biden facing an indictment, and why President Biden himself could also face special counsel in the future. Five Americans in custody in Iran may soon have a chance at freedom, as the United States is negotiating a tentative deal for their release, but it is not without its drawbacks. In return, Iran wants the U.S. to approve the release of nearly $6 billion in assets frozen by American sanctions. Additionally, Iran would receive some Iranians imprisoned in America as well. This deal would come at a time in which many national security experts in the nation are wary of Iran’s ambitions for nuclear power, and some warn that approving the unfreezing of assets would be akin to paying ransom to Tehran. FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin has spoken to the families of those imprisoned and government sources who are negotiating for these Americans’ freedom. She joins the podcast to break down the terms of the deal and the dangerous precedent it may set. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

I'm Dan and Perrino, join me for my brand new podcast, Perrino on Politics.

0:05.4

As we analyze the 2024 election cycle, make sure you subscribe to this series on Fox

0:09.6

News Podcast.com or wherever you download podcasts and leave me a rating and review.

0:15.2

I'm Shannon Bream.

0:16.2

I'm Tom Shiloux.

0:17.2

I'm Maria Bartorromo and this is the Fox News rundown.

0:20.4

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

0:28.1

I'm Dave Anthony.

0:29.8

A special counsel is now on Hunter Biden's case.

0:34.3

Is that with the president's son in bigger, legal trouble?

0:37.9

I could see a scenario where the Department of Justice decides to indict Hunter for felony

0:44.1

tax evasion and his attorneys come forward and say, wait a minute, we have a contract

0:48.6

here.

0:49.6

It's an enforceable contract and it says the Department of Justice will not prosecute

0:53.5

him.

0:54.5

I'm Alex Hogan.

0:56.0

One deal could mean the release of five Americans in custody in Iran, the hopes and

1:01.0

the fears around this deal.

1:03.0

The U.S. government is going to need to find a way to deter countries from thinking of

1:07.6

using Americans as ponds.

1:10.2

And I'm Tammy Bruce.

1:11.4

I've got the final word on the Fox News rundown.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from FOX News Podcasts, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of FOX News Podcasts and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.