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Rational Security: The '500 Days' Edition
Paul Manafort gets in touch with some old friends. Was it witness tampering? Donald Trump discovers an Article II interpretation that would make Hamilton blush. And we’re on the edge of our seats for a S... -
Rational Security: The 'J’recuse' Edition
President Trump told Jeff Sessions that he should not recuse himself from the Russia investigation. Trump feuds with the Homeland Security secretary as the administration separates children from their fa... -
Rational Security: The ‘SpyGate’ Edition
President Trump orders the Justice Department to investigate the Russia investigation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo details the administration’s strategy for dealing with Iran. And Trump appears to say... -
Rational Security: The 'Crossfire Hurricane' Edition
Israel kills dozens of protesters in Gaza as the US opens a new embassy in Jerusalem. President Trump wants to save jobs at ZTE, the Chinese company officials say threatens US national security. And the ... -
Rational Security: The 'No Deal Goes Unpunished' Edition
President Trump decides to undo the Iran deal. Gina Haspel faces a grilling in the Senate. And Devin Nunes wants information that intelligence officials fear could jeopardize a source. -
Rational Security: The ‘49 Questions Mueller Mustache’ Edition
Robert Mueller has lots of questions for President Trump. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran lied about its nuclear weapons program. And John Kelly has reportedly described the president... -
Rational Security: The ‘Drinking on the Job’ Edition
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 its em... -
Rational Security: The ‘I Don’t Get Confused’ Edition
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Rational Security: The ‘On the Edge of Our Seats’ Edition
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 action ... -
Rational Security: The "Return of Susan" Edition
Susan is back with a hilarious story about how Devin Nunes sent her blood pressure soaring—and sent her into the delivery room. Robert Mueller tells the president’s lawyers that Donald Trump is the subje... -
Rational Security: The “All the President’s Lawyers” Edition
Like Goldilocks in search of porridge, the President can’t seem to find the lawyer who’s just right. The U.S. expels Russian diplomats, but Trump continues to hold his fire against Putin. And Mark Zucker... -
Rational Security: The “Shane-less” Edition
Our intrepid host was off this week in an undisclosed location, doing his reporting thing, and snow closed the Jungle Studio and delayed the podcast for a day. But we reconvened with special guest Quinta...
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