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"The Smoke and the Gun" Edition
The first signs of potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia emerge. State Department employees say they’re uncertain about the future of their work under the Trump administration. An…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
The "Russian Chokehold" Edition
Obama may not have responded forcefully enough to Russian meddling. But is Trump responding at all? A diplomatic crisis in the Gulf is the first major test of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. And th…
Published on 8 years ago
"The Sessions Deathwatch" Edition
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee about his contacts with Russia. New information shows that thirty-nine states were targeted by Russian hackers during…
Published on 8 years ago
"The Door by the Grandfather Clock" Edition
It’s been a huge two days for news on the Trump/Russia/Comey front. We’ll round it up. There’s a new crisis in the Persian Gulf. And just when you thought it was safe to go back to the polls, there a…
Published on 8 years ago
The "Covfefe" Edition
Jared Kushner wanted a back-channel to talk to the Russians. In the aftermath of the Manchester bombing, the Brits question whether the U.S. can keep secrets. And in the wake of Trump’s meeting with …
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
The "Glowing Orb of Peace" Edition
Donald Trump tours the Middle East and insists peace is within reach. Robert Mueller is tapped as the new special counsel overseeing the Trump-Russia probe. And one very special podcast panelist spil…
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
The "Chatterbox-in-Chief" Edition
President Trump lets the Russians in on a little secret. Jim Comey has been taking notes—of his meetings with the president. And what do this week’s extraordinary events tell us about where we are in…
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
The "Obi-Wan Comey" Edition
Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey. The gang shares their reactions. Then, we’ll dig into Rod Rosenstein’s role in Comey’s sudden departure. Finally, what does his dismissal mean for the fut…
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
The "Intelligence Porn" Edition
FBI Director James Comey says the idea he could have swayed the presidential election makes him “mildly nauseous.” President Trump is reaching out to autocrats and adversaries. Is it paying off? And …
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
The "SF-86’ed" Edition
Mike Flynn is back in hot water over money he took from foreign sources. The Senate Intelligence Committee is beefing up for a long investigation of Russian meddling in the election. And FBI Director…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago