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The "Back to the Future" Edition
Episode 222
Joe Biden lays out his foreign policy agenda. The Trump administration issues new rules for asylum seekers. And Julian Assange reportedly had some curious guests at the Ecuadorian embassy.
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Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
The "Special Relationship" Edition
Episode 221
The British ambassador to the U.S. resigns after his candid opinions on President Trump are leaked. Federal prosecutors intensify their investigation of a top Trump fundraiser. And a malicious conspi…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
The "OMG20" Edition
Episode 220
President Trump takes his show on the road to Osaka, Japan, for a meeting of world leaders. A man at the center of the Russia probe has disappeared, and conspiracy theorists have tried to fill the vo…
Published on 6 years ago
"The Bitch is Back" Edition
Episode 219
President Trump prepares to strike Iran in retaliation for downing a U.S. drone, but says he pulled back to spare Iranian lives. Former special counsel Robert Mueller is subpoenaed to testify to Cong…
Published on 6 years ago
The "Acting" Edition
Episode 218
Shane and Tamara and Susan are all away—so Rational Security is dominated this week by acting officials. The acting secretary of defense has been replaced by another acting defense secretary, and muc…
Published on 6 years ago
The "Utterly Shaneless" Edition
Episode 217
Shane is off gallivanting elsewhere, so we wiped our bitter tears and did a show without him. Sophia Yan—yes, that Sophia Yan—phoned in from a Chinese airport on her way to Hong Kong to talk about on…
Published on 6 years ago
The "Washed Up Psychos" Edition
Episode 216
Robert Mueller speaks! What does it mean for the future of investigations and possible impeachment hearings? Bill Barr is given new authorities to declassify information about the Russia probe. And J…
Published on 6 years ago
The 'No Way, Huawei' Edition
Episode 215
The Trump administration moves to block a Chinese telecom giant. White House counsel Don McGahn is a no-show at a congressional hearing. And the president is considering pardons for military service …
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
The 'Drumbeat of War' Edition
Episode 214
Tensions with Iran escalate amid new intelligence suggesting U.S. personnel in the Middle East could be at risk. The Russia investigation is now under investigation by a federal prosecutor. And two s…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
The "Privileged Executive" Edition
Episode 213
The White House asserts executive privilege over the Mueller report, and House Democrats move to hold Attorney General Bill Barr in contempt. Republicans revive allegations of spying on the Trump cam…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago