Podcast Episodes

The "Drinking on the Job" Edition

Episode 162

Gina Haspel faces an uphill climb to become the next CIA Director. Former FBI No. 2 Andrew McCabe may face criminal charges. And the Democratic National Committee files suit over the 2016 theft of it…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The “I Don’t Get Confused” Edition

Episode 161

Jim Comey has a few words to say. Nikki Haley is not confused about anything. And Mike Pompeo makes a surprise trip to North Korea.

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The "On the Edge of Our Seats" Edition

Episode 160

Federal authorities launch raids on the home and office of President Trump’s personal attorney. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. And the U.S. prepares for possible military act…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The "Return of Susan" Edition

Episode 159

Robert Mueller tells the president’s lawyers that Trump is the subject of a criminal investigation. Trump vows to pull the military out of Syria. And American troops may be heading to the US border w…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The "All the President's Lawyers" Edition

Episode 158

This week, we’re live from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law! On the show: Like Goldilocks in search of porridge, the president can’t seem to find the lawyer who’s just right. The U.S. e…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The "Shane-less" Edition

Episode 157

Our intrepid host is off in an undisclosed location, doing his reporting thing. Tamara is valiantly attempting to helm the podcast in his absence.

This week: What we’ve learned—and what we still don’…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The "Rex, Eat the Salad" Edition

Episode 156

Rex Tillerson is out at the State Department, and Mike Pompeo will leave CIA to take his place. The British government blames Russia for a brazen poisoning plot—but President Trump is not so sure. An…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The "Ben Sucks and Also a Lot of News Happened" Edition

Episode 155

Special Counsel Robert Mueller zeroes in on a mysterious Lebanese businessman. What do elections in Italy portend for democracy in Europe? And North Korea signals it’s willing to cut a deal with the …

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The "Downgraded" Edition

Episode 154

Jared Kushner is under scrutiny for his contacts with foreign officials. Democrats in Congress release their own memo about surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser. And ahead of a U.S. visit by Saud…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

The "Mansplaining" Edition

Episode 153

Bob Mueller indicts a slew of Russians who interfered in the 2016 election. Can the president distinguish between the national interest and his own? And the school shooting in Florida brings students…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago