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BOY DO WE HAVE A TREAT FOR ALL THE GASLIGHTERS OUT THERE!!! In this episode, Craig Unger discusses his extensive research on the Republican Party's influence on democracy, the connections between Donald Trump and Russian intelligence, and the implications of these relationships on American politics. He highlights the role of the Russian mafia in Trump's business dealings, the impact of money laundering in real estate, and the influence of organizations like Opus Dei on the judiciary. Unger also reflects on the challenges faced by investigative journalists in today's media landscape and the historical context of Trump's foreign policy decisions. In this conversation, we discuss the current political landscape in the United States, emphasizing the importance of standing up for truth in politics, the challenges of penetrating the right-wing bubble, and the state of American institutions. Join us to explore the role of social media in shaping political discourse, the impact of money in politics, and the future of journalism.

Find Craig:

https://craigunger.substack.com/

Or his books:

House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties

When Women Win: EMILY’s List and the Rise of Women in American Politics

The Fall of the House of Bush: The Untold Story of How a Band of True Believers Seized the Executive Branch, Started the Iraq War, and Still Imperils

Blue Blood: How Rebekah Harkness, One of the Richest Women in the World, Destroyed a Great American Family

Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove's Secret Kingdom of Power

House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia

Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House

American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery

The Fall of the House of Bush: The Untold Story of How a Band of True Believers Seized the Executive Branch, Started the Iraq War, and Still Imperils America's Future