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Email reveals a cache of recorded conversations with senior politicians, judges, and high‑profile public figures

Email reveals a cache of recorded conversations with senior politicians, judges, and high‑profile public figures The message lists dozens of prominent individuals (e.g., Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Vice President Biden, Elena Kagan, Henry Kissinger) allegedly recorded by the sender. If authentic, the recordings could provide leverage or evidence of undisclosed statements, making it a moderate investigative lead. However, the email lacks specifics about content, dates, storage, or distribution, limiting immediate actionable steps. Key insights: Sender claims to have taped conversations with a wide range of high‑level officials and celebrities.; List includes former presidents, vice president, cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court justice, and foreign policy veterans.; Mentions a legal obstacle with Woody Allen’s footage, indicating awareness of potential rights issues.

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House Oversight
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kaggle-ho-023205
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Summary

Email reveals a cache of recorded conversations with senior politicians, judges, and high‑profile public figures The message lists dozens of prominent individuals (e.g., Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Vice President Biden, Elena Kagan, Henry Kissinger) allegedly recorded by the sender. If authentic, the recordings could provide leverage or evidence of undisclosed statements, making it a moderate investigative lead. However, the email lacks specifics about content, dates, storage, or distribution, limiting immediate actionable steps. Key insights: Sender claims to have taped conversations with a wide range of high‑level officials and celebrities.; List includes former presidents, vice president, cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court justice, and foreign policy veterans.; Mentions a legal obstacle with Woody Allen’s footage, indicating awareness of potential rights issues.

Persons Referenced (32)

Elisa New

t gotten. What do you think of my chances? Lisa Elisa New Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature

Jared Kushner

l Buck Riley Alfre Woodard Herbie Hancock Tony Kushner Natalia Zukerman and those who have agreed to t

Bella Klein

Rice former Chancellor of the NYC schools, Joel Klein In other categories I have taped Frank Gehry, a

Richard Dawkins

c , David Brooks and Andrea Mitchell, journalists Richard Dawkins and Peter Gallison, scientists Head of the Colle

Samantha Power

k Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN representative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec

Peter Power

Governor Jerry Brown UN representative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec

Brendan Henry

presentative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec of State Condaleeza Rice f

Bill Clinton

PM, Lisa New [i wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor

Tim Summers

an Sir Mervyn King Former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers yeses from politicians not yet scheduled Vice P

Sanchez, Carlos

season when we'll be editing materials on William Carlos Williams for our course on Modernism and, as we

Wafic Said

, As you probably know, Woody Allen's legal team said that we couldn't use the film we shot of him: onl

Marisa Frank

ls, Joel Klein In other categories I have taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and

Susan Rice

, Henry Kissinger former Sec of State Condaleeza Rice former Chancellor of the NYC schools, Joel Klein

Joe Biden

rom politicians not yet scheduled Vice President Biden Senator Mark Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN re

Joshua Kushner

l Buck Riley Alfre Woodard Herbie Hancock Tony Kushner Natalia Zukerman and those who have agreed to t

Chelsea Clinton

isa New [i wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor

Frank Gehry

ls, Joel Klein In other categories I have taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and Andre

Denis Field

se who have agreed to tape with me include Sally Field Lena Dunham Yo Yo Ma Anna Deveare Smith and m

Al Gore

i wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Tom Meni

Jill Biden

rom politicians not yet scheduled Vice President Biden Senator Mark Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN re

Henry Kissinger

presentative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec of State Condaleeza Rice former Chan

Katie Couric

categories I have taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and Andrea Mitchell, journalists R

Woody Allen

w i, wrote: Dear Jeffrey, As you probably know, Woody Allen's legal team said that we couldn't use the film w

Julie Taymor

ped with me include John Lithgow, Diane Paulus Julie Taymor Nas Eve Ensler Damian Woetzel Kate Burton Li

Scotty David

ave taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and Andrea Mitchell, journalists Richard D

Larry Summers

na Kagan Sir Mervyn King Former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers yeses from politicians not yet scheduled Vice P

Adam Back

I'd like to use the footage. I decided when--way back-- we got this very negative answer back from his

Courtney Love

f Art, Sport, and Play I would also, of course, love to make a tv episode out of the conversation, but

Jim Coleman

son, scientists Head of the College Board, David Coleman Dean of Harvard Law School, Martha Minow plus s

William Riley

Eve Ensler Damian Woetzel Kate Burton Lil Buck Riley Alfre Woodard Herbie Hancock Tony Kushner Nat

Hunter Biden

rom politicians not yet scheduled Vice President Biden Senator Mark Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN re

Hillary Clinton

isa New [i wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor

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From: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Sent: 12/7/2015 7:36:12 PM To: Lisa New Subject: Re: and....another bit of advice ...P on WA write me a letter using only the top list and forward me his clip please On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Lisa New [i wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Tom Menino Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Sir Mervyn King Former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers yeses from politicians not yet scheduled Vice President Biden Senator Mark Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN representative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec of State Condaleeza Rice former Chancellor of the NYC schools, Joel Klein In other categories I have taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and Andrea Mitchell, journalists Richard Dawkins and Peter Gallison, scientists Head of the College Board, David Coleman Dean of Harvard Law School, Martha Minow plus several poets laureate..... On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 2:04 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: send me the list of policticans the list you sent will generate an of course not On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 3:01 PM, Lisa New i, wrote: Dear Jeffrey, As you probably know, Woody Allen's legal team said that we couldn't use the film we shot of him: online, for broadcast, anywhere. It was a fantastic experience taping with him and so, even if I can't ever use the footage, I'm still grateful to you for making the day possible. But of course I'd like to use the footage. I decided when--way back-- we got this very negative answer back from his lawyers that I should just take my time about asking --since it From: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Sent: 12/7/2015 7:36:12 PM To: Lisa New_______________________ Subject: Re: and....another bit of advice ...? on WA write me a letter using only the top list and forward me his clip please On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Lisa New < > wrote: politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Tom Menino Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Sir Mervyn King Former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers yeses from politicians not yet scheduled Vice President Biden Senator Mark Warner Governor Jerry Brown UN representative Samantha Power former sec of State, Henry Kissinger former Sec of State Condaleeza Rice former Chancellor of the NYC schools, Joel Klein In other categories I have taped Frank Gehry, architect Katie Couric , David Brooks and Andrea Mitchell, journalists Richard Dawkins and Peter Gallison, scientists Head of the College Board, David Coleman Dean of Harvard Law School, Martha Minow plus several poets laureate On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 2:04 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: send me the list of policticans the list you sent will generate an of course not On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 3:01 PM, Lisa New < > wrote: Dear Jeffrey, As you probably know, Woody Allen's legal team said that we couldn't use the film we shot of him: online, for broadcast, anywhere. It was a fantastic experience taping with him and so, even if I can't ever use the footage, I'm still grateful to you for making the day possible. But of course I'd like to use the footage. I decided when--way back-- we got this very negative answer back from his lawyers that I should just take my time about asking --since it would take us 2 years to be ready to edit the footage anyway (The online course is chronological. When I taped Woody we were still back in 1730. Now we've gotten to the 1920s) Well, we've now arrived at the season when we'll be editing materials on William Carlos Williams for our course on Modernism and, as we discussed on Saturday, on poetry and other arts, The Poetry of Art, Sport, and Play I would also, of course, love to make a tv episode out of the conversation, but the threshold question is whether he'll let us use it for anything at all. In case it would matter, Other performers who have already taped with me include John Lithgow, Diane Paulus Julie Taymor Nas Eve Ensler Damian Woetzel Kate Burton Lil Buck Riley Alfre Woodard Herbie Hancock Tony Kushner Natalia Zukerman and those who have agreed to tape with me include Sally Field Lena Dunham Yo Yo Ma Anna Deveare Smith and more. Those in other fields include journalists, senators, president clinton etc etc. You've read my pitch before (many times) His is one of only two releases that we haven't gotten. What do you think of my chances? Lisa Elisa New Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Harvard University 148 Barker Center 12 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved Elisa New Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Harvard University 148 Barker Center 12 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved

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