The email conversation revolves around a political issue involving internet privacy and the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. The participants express differing opinions on the matter, with some questioning the legality of the investigation due to potential bias by high-ranking officials at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. One participant refers to an article discussing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation being tainted by political bias stemming from the FBI's anti-Trump sentiment. The conversation seems focused on debating and discussing these issues.