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Introducing: Explosive Lies

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Started January 18, 2026

Here's a new podcast you might like - this is episode 1 of Explosive Lies. All episodes are available now on Global Player, or search for 'Explosive Lies' wherever you get your podcasts. Jim McCormick was a cocky English salesman with an outrageous claim: a black plastic gadget that could sniff out bombs using “electromagnetic energy.” The science was pure fiction. But in the panic after 9/11, governments bought the lie - paying up to $60,000 for a device that started life as a $20 novelty go...

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Introducing: Explosive Lies

The News Agents (United Kingdom) | Jan 18, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 18, 2026
The purchase of fraudulent bomb detection devices post-9/11 highlights the need for stricter oversight in government procurement processes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 18, 2026
Critics of the government’s decision to buy the device overlook the fear and urgency that clouded judgment in the aftermath of 9/11.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 18, 2026
Jim McCormick’s scam reveals the dangers of misinformation in high-stakes environments, especially after major crises like 9/11.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 18, 2026
While the incident is alarming, it serves as a reminder of the challenges governments face in rapid response situations post-terror attacks.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 18, 2026
The explosive lies surrounding the bomb-detection device illustrate a profound failure of both science and ethics in public safety measures.
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