clique

Unlike legacy media, where similar outlets are viewed as competition, podcasters often treat each other as part of a larger community, or "clique."

The newly reported group, which is not named in the memo, is based out of the Los Angeles CountySheriff’s Department’s Norwalk station, which had not previously been linked to any reported deputy gang or clique.

“My priority was the gang policy, now it’s cliques,” he said.

They even called themselves the “cabal,” in what seemed a parodic tribute to Strauss’ clique of wise men.

For 30 years she was part of the tiny clique in Congress with access to the nation’s secrets.