Podcast Episodes

The “Very Legal and Very Cool” Edition

Episode 192

Robert Mueller says that Michael Flynn has cooperated extensively in multiple investigations, including about Russian interference in the election. A new guilty plea from Michael Cohen changes our un…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

“The World is a Very Dangerous Place!” Edition

Episode 191

Paul Manafort heads to sentencing amid revelations that he has lied to the special counsel, cooperated with Trump’s legal team, and may have met with Julian Assange. The president stands by Saudi Ara…

Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

The "Cocoon of Bitterness and Resentment" Edition

Episode 190

Battle lines are drawn over Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general. President Trump, stung by election losses, picks fights with America’s closest allies. And is North Korea deceiv…

Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

The "Blue Sessions" Edition

Episode 189

President Trump asks for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation. And Democrats retake the House, while Republicans expand their majority in the Senate.

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Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

The "Every Day Feels Like Halloween" Edition

Episode 188

Attempted bombings and a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue once again force us to confront domestic terrorism. Top U.S. officials call for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen. And a bizarre and app…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The "Russia on the Ballot" Edition

Episode 187

Possible package bombs are sent to prominent Democratic political figures and Trump administration critics. And we’ll wrap up the Russia story so far and ask what it means for the midterm elections.

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Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The "Rogue Killers" Edition

Episode 186

The disappearance of a Washington Post journalist becomes a foreign policy crisis for the Trump administration. U.S. and European intelligence officials say Iran may be planning attacks in Europe. An…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The "Nikki, We Hardly Knew Ye" Edition

Episode 185

A prominent journalist and critic of the Saudi regime goes missing in Istanbul. Nikki Haley says she’s resigning as the U.N. ambassador. And tech companies push back against a story about a massive h…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The “This Is Not a Test” Edition

Episode 184

The Trump administration accuses China of a massive propaganda campaign in the United States. Facebook suffers a serious hack that exposes 50 million users. And, all laughing aside, what do we make o…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

The "Should Rod Stay or Should He Go" Edition

Episode 183

Will Rod Rosenstein remain as the deputy attorney general, and what does that mean for the Russia probe he oversees? Tensions hit a fever pitch with China amid an escalating trade war. And the presid…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago