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Skullduggery

Underhandedness. Trickery. Unscrupulous behavior. Skullduggery breaks down the conduct of Washington’s political class, tracks the latest in conspiracy theories and disinformation campaigns coursing through social media — and who is pushing them — and keeps you up to date on the latest investigations into misbehavior by members of Congress as well as current and former government officials. Yahoo News’ veteran investigative journalists Michael Isikoff, Editor in Chief Daniel Klaidman, and Senior Council at States United Victoria Bassetti, break news, offer authoritative analysis on sensitive national security and law enforcement issues and draw intriguing historical parallels from decades of covering D.C. scandals. Come prepared to learn something every week.

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Bustin’ the filibuster Jan 29, 2021

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton and former Deputy Chief of staff to Senator Harry Reid - Adam Jentleson - join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Bolton weighs in on the upcoming impeachment trial of now former President Donald Trump. Then, Jentleson discusses the origins of the filibuster and if it will survive Biden's split 50/50 Senate.

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Coups and Cults Jan 26, 2021

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Michael Bromwich, Frm. IG for the DOJ, and U.S. Rep from California Jackie Speier join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Bromwich talks about the DOJ IG investigation into whether officials tried to overturn the 2020 election. Then, Speier recounts her experience in the House Chamber on January 6th and is now pushing a proposal for the Pentagon to much more aggressively police its ranks as we discover more and more former veterans took part in the attack on the Capitol.

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Jim Clyburn: The 'Savior' speaks Jan 21, 2021

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U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn from South Carolina as well as Historians and Authors Susan Eisenhower and H.W. Brands join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Clyburn weighs in on recently being dubbed 'the savior' by former President George W. Bush. He also discusses President Biden, his agenda, and how he will be able to get things done with a 50/50 split Senate. Then, Eisenhower and Brands talk about how the Trump Presidency will be remember, how it compared to that of President Eisenhower's, and the future state of politics in a post-Trump era.

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The Al Franken Sense Show Jan 19, 2021

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Former U.S. Senator Al Franken and Sr. Researcher at Citizen Lab John Scott-Railton join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Franken talks about the impending impeachment, why it's important, how a 50/50 Senate could play out, and how we recover and what will change now that President Trump's time in office is officially over. Then, Scott-Railton explains how he's using crowd sourcing to help track down those involved in the Capitol Riot and whether or not we've actually got a bigger problem on our hands.

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The Ordeal of Jamie Raskin Jan 16, 2021

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Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative from Maryland, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." On New Year's Eve, Raskin learned that his son had taken his own life. While grieving, Raskin, a constitutional law professor and member of the House Judiciary Committee, was determined to do his duty to uphold American democracy. He helped draft two resolutions that passed the House this past week. One to invoke the 25th Amendment. And the other, to impeach President Trump for violating his oath of office.

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When the mob turns on you Jan 16, 2021

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Kate Woodsome, head of the op-ed video team at The Washington Post, and Yahoo News' own Jenna McLaughlin join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Woodsome tells her first person account of what it was like to be attacked by a mob during the Capitol riot as a member of the media. Then, McLaughlin details her latest story about a massive foreign Bitcoin donation that was sent to those on the far-right, potentially funding the actions behind the riot that took place at our Nation's Capitol.

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A House Republican's lament Jan 15, 2021

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Mike McCaul, Republican U.S. Representative for Texas, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." McCaul talks about how he now views President Trump, someone he has long supported. Also, his concerns about the growing domestic terrorist threat and the future of the Republican party.

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Spanberger on Trump's "mind-blowing insanity" Jan 14, 2021

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Abigail Spanberger, U.S. Rep. for Virginia, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." Spanberger talks about her personal experience going through the Capitol riot and how her time as a CIA operations officer played a part in her escape. She also discusses voting for impeachment and gives her reaction to Trump's latest statement condemning violence leading up to and during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Ready for War Jan 13, 2021

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Elizabeth Neumann, former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security to DHS Secretary John Kelly, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." As the House gets ready to impeach President Trump for the second time, the group discuss the ongoing threat from right-wing extremism and the Trump Adminstration's refusal to take it seriously.

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The reckoning for Trump and his allies Jan 11, 2021

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US Rep. Tom Malinowski and Fmr. Assistant Director for counterintelligence at the FBI, Frank Figliuzzi, join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Malinowski explains why his colleague, Republican Congressman Mo Brooks, should be censured for his recent actions. Then, Figliuzzi talks about the continued threat our country faces after the horrific events that took place at our Nation's Capitol.

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