{"podcast":{"title":"John Solomon Reports","slug":"john-solomon-reports-1030390","podcast_index_feed_id":1030390,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/john-solomon-reports","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/john-solomon-reports","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/30/57/e6/78/3057e678-4f70-4513-8957-b1e5c8835921/2410fbab29f51afc09843037b90f366abf2cacd250a8e40e4d3719c97f8d03689c98aa2b90946ba45febd91625e3d97efc4c38a1d518d088a411ec97bb53808f.jpeg","author":"John Solomon","episode_count":2105,"summary":"Award-winning investigative journalist John Solomon, who helped unravel the bogus Russia collusion scandal, gives you his exclusive reporting and big newsmaker interviews. To get the unvarnished truth about what’s really going on in Washington, subscribe today to John Solomon Reports. To find out more go to https://justthenews.com","last_synced_at":"2026-09-30T04:17:15.384583+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390"},"episode":{"title":"Cover-Ups and Consequences - Congressman Darrell Issa Discusses the Afghanistan Withdrawal and China’s Aggression","slug":"cover-ups-and-consequences-congressman-darrell-issa-discusses-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-china-s-aggression","published_at":"2026-08-27T23:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390/cover-ups-and-consequences-congressman-darrell-issa-discusses-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-china-s-aggression","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c329f830-d0ad-4380-9e93-fa2abadc93a2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c329f830-d0ad-4380-9e93-fa2abadc93a2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this episode of John Solomon Reports , we welcome California Congressman Darrell Issa, a fierce advocate for transparency and accountability in government. Issa, known for his relentless investigations into fraud and waste, shares his insights on the recent revelations surrounding the Afghanistan withdrawal, particularly on the 5th anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing. He discusses the Pentagon's upcoming disclosures about the withdrawal, emphasizing the frustrations faced by families seeking the truth about their loved ones' sacrifices. The conversation shifts to the ongoing threat posed by China, as Issa highlights the need for stronger legislative measures to combat Chinese aggression and cyberattacks targeting federal agencies. He candidly addresses the challenges of America's economic dependence on China and the implications for national security. As the midterm elections approach, Issa reflects on President Trump's endorsement success and the stark contrast between Republican and Democratic ideologies. He expresses optimism about the upcoming elections, viewing them as a referendum on the direction of the country and the importance of revitalizing America's military strength. Stay tuned as we also introduce acclaimed documentarian Michael Pack, who will discuss his new film examining the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, shedding light on the untold stories of this critical moment in history. Finally, Cleta Mitchell discusses the alarming risks posed by Chinese-made components in voting machines and what actions need to be taken to protect our democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"In this episode of John Solomon Reports , we welcome California Congressman Darrell Issa, a fierce advocate for transparency and accountability in governm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2249,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/john-solomon-reports-1030390/episodes/cover-ups-and-consequences-congressman-darrell-issa-discusses-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-china-s-aggression/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390/cover-ups-and-consequences-congressman-darrell-issa-discusses-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-china-s-aggression.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}