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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.

Latest Episodes:

Bossie is back Aug 25, 2020

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Former Deputy Campaign Manager to Donald Trump in 2016 and the President of Citizens United Dave Bossie joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." The group discuss the Trump campaign strategy, night two of the Republican National Convention, and where the 2020 presidential race currently stands, specifically in the hard fought battle ground states that could decide the election.

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A Republican's Remorse Aug 25, 2020

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Veteran Republican Strategist and now supporter of Joe Biden for President Stuart Stevens joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." The group discuss Stevens' change of party and why he flipped from Republican to Democrat. Where the path for the creation of President Trump began. His work with The Lincoln Project and ads they run to help defeat Donald Trump. And finally, the specific element that would cost them this year's election.

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The Trump Loyalty Oath Aug 24, 2020

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Republican Strategist and Author Rick Tyler and Former Obama Administration Official and Yahoo News Medical Contributor Kavita Patel join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Patel explains the process on how something actually gets approved by the FDA and why fast tracking a coronavirus vaccine without any evidence is the wrong play. Then, Tyler weighs in on how he thinks the week will go at the Republican National Convention, why he will be voting against his party and for Biden, and what four more years of Trump would really mean.

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It's time to remove the filibuster Aug 21, 2020

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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and Yahoo News National Correspondent Andrew Romano join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Romano weighs in on what worked and what didn't work during the Democratic National Convention and what it's going to take in these final months to win the 2020 election. Then Sen. Durbin talk about his frustration in regards to the filibuster in the Senate and that its removal is on the table if the Senate flips.

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DNC: Day 4 w/ Eric Holder and Sen. Amy Klobuchar Aug 20, 2020

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Former US Attorney General Eric Holder and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Holder dives deep into the US Postal Service Scandal as well as his relationship with presidential candidate Joe Biden. Then, Klobuchar talks about why there is a lack of humor at the Democratic National Convention, the after effects that followed the death of George Floyd, and what it's going to take for Biden to not just win, but win big.

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Fraudster Steve Bannon Aug 20, 2020

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Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Yahoo News Senior Report Caitlin Dickson join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Dickson talks about her in-person experience with recently arrested former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and the "We Build The Wall" fund. Then, Senator Coons talks about his up-coming speech at the Democratic National Convention and how faith plays a role in Joe Biden's life and in policy making.

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Michigan may be in play w/ Rep. Debbie Dingell Aug 19, 2020

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U.S. Rep. of Michigan's 12th Congressional District, Debbie Dingell, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." Michigan was one of the key deciding states in the 2016 election and could be in play yet again in 2020. Dingell breaks down what she's seeing in her state, what the deciding factors could be, and why she didn't vote for her party's platform.

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Kennedy vs Markey w/ Rep. Joe Kennedy Aug 19, 2020

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Congressman and Candidate for US Senate in Massachusetts Joe Kennedy III joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." Kennedy discusses the tight race between himself and Senator Ed Markey. It's getting quite heated with attack ads from both camps, something rarely seen from two progressive Democrats. He also addresses their differences, the youth vote, his outspoken anti-vaxxer uncle, and his father's funding of a Super PAC.

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Senate Intel Report w/ Sen. Angus King Aug 19, 2020

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Independent U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." The group discuss the recently released bipartisan Senate Intel Report and its newly exposed information in regards to Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Republicans and Democrats each paint quite a different picture about the new revelations. Sen. King takes us behind-the-scenes on how the report finally came to be after three and a half years.

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DNC: Day 2 with Rep. Jim Clyburn and Yasmine Taeb Aug 18, 2020

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House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and Senior Policy Counsel for Demand Progress Yasmine Taeb join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Clyburn weighs in on the Post Office fiasco, night one of the Democratic National Convention, and the lack of transparency in Operation Warp Speed. Then, Taeb talks about the the friction and differences in the Democratic Party over policy and where the party should be headed with the Biden/Harris ticket.

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