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The "Rubicon: Crossed?" Edition
Episode 231
This week, the gang talks about the explosive revelations of a whistleblower regarding a phone call that Trump had with the president of Ukraine. Wha…
7 years ago
The "WhistleSTOP" Edition
Episode 230
The Director of National Intelligence refuses to tell Congress about a whistleblower allegation that may involve President Trump. Israelis go to the …
7 years ago
The “You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!” Edition
Episode 229
Donald Trump and John Bolton finally part ways. The CIA had a spy in the upper reaches of the Kremlin, then got him out of Russia. And Trump’s Middle…
7 years, 1 month ago
The "'Surprised,' 'Stunned,' and 'Shocked'" Edition
Episode 228
A new inspector general report faults former FBI Director Jim Comey for how he handled memos about his meetings with Donald Trump. The CIA isn’t so s…
7 years, 1 month ago
The "What’s Past is Prorogue" Edition
Episode 227
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspends parliament as the Brexit deadline looms. World leaders push back—maybe?—on President Trump at the G7 su…
7 years, 1 month ago
The “Skyfall” Edition
Episode 226
Susan and Shane are away, so Ben and Tamara are joined by special guests Scott Anderson and Quinta Jurecic. A Russian missile test accident kills sci…
7 years, 2 months ago
The “It’s the Terrorism, Stupid” Edition
Episode 225
A series of shootings renews the discussion and debate around domestic terrorism. The U.S.-China trade war raises big questions about America’s role …
7 years, 2 months ago
The “You Too Can Be the DNI!” Edition
Episode 224
President Trump said he will nominate a junior congressman and prominent Mueller critic as the next director of national intelligence. CIA Director G…
7 years, 2 months ago
The “I Refer You to the Report” Edition
Episode 223
Bob Mueller finally had his close up. Was he ready for it? Did he change any minds? Did we learn anything new about his investigation? We’ll talk abo…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Report: Part I: Active Measures
We have a special treat for you in the Rational Security feed. Last week, Susan and Ben shared an Object Lesson with you: the podcast The Report, a d…
7 years, 2 months ago