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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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Republicans pack the DNC Aug 17, 2020

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Senior Advisor & Communications Director for the Democratic National Convention Xochitl Hinojosa and Yahoo News' own Will Rahn join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Hinojosa gives us a preview of what we can expect this week at the DNC, including the surprising news of several Republican speakers being featured including former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and former New York Rep. Susan Molinari on the first night. Then, Rahn brings us into the future of the convention and how things will be shaped for years to come in a post-covid election world.

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Trump Goes Postal Aug 14, 2020

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Chief National Security Correspondent for CNN Jim Scuitto, CBS Correspondent 60 Minutes John Dickerson, and Yahoo News Senior Political Correspondent Jon Ward join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Ward weighs in on the political position the President has on mail-in voting. Then, Scuitto talks about his new book, The Madman Theory, and Trump's non-traditional style to foreign policy. Finally, Dickerson discusses his new book, The Hardest Job in the World, which takes a deep dive into the history, evolution, and current state of the American presidency.

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The Veep Pick Aug 12, 2020

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Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco Lara Bazelon and Former US Senator from California Barbara Boxer join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." Boxer, weighs in on the Harris pick for VP as she was succeeded by Kamala Harris in the Senate. Then, for a different perspective, Bazelon recounts her stinging review from a year ago of Harris' record as a prosecutor. The pick is in, will it help Biden win the Presidency?

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We Are Watching You Aug 11, 2020

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President of NARAL Pro-Choice America Ilyse Hogue and Law Professor and Author Kim Wehle join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First up, Hogue talks about the warning that she and other influential Democratic women activists have sent out to the media about how they cover Joe Biden's upcoming Vice Presidential pick. Then, Wehle discusses all of the nightmare scenarios surrounding the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election.

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Gunning for the NRA Aug 07, 2020

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Yahoo News White House Correspondent Hunter Walker, Author Frank Smyth, and Journalist Jonathan Alter join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Walker delivers updates on the Trump Campaign and the recent news about the President possibly accepting his formal nomination for re-election from the White House. Does this violate the Hatch Act? Then, Smyth discusses New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the NRA and its misuse of charitable funds for personal gain in hopes to dissolve it. And finally, Alter compares this year's presidential race to that of 1932 when FDR swamped Herbert Hoover in the height of The Great Depression.

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Buried Treasure: "Robert Draper’s To Start A War" Aug 03, 2020

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Journalist and Author Robert Draper joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on Skullduggery's "Buried Treasure." The group discuss Draper's new book, To Start a War: How The Bush Administration Took America Into War. Draper lays out all the details of the infamous disaster including new details recently exposed. It's a story about a sales pitch to convince the American people and those at the United Nations Security Council that Saddam Hussain had weapons of mass destruction.

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A Tale of Two Governors Jul 30, 2020

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." With President Trump's recent tweet suggesting to delay the upcoming 2020 Election, the Governors of each State are left facing pressing issues on their own. Both Hogan and Pritzker weigh in on their State's specific situations, challenges, and needs including the coronavirus pandemic, racial protests, and spikes in violence. Also, Pritzker lets us know who he is quietly lobbying Joe Biden about in regards to VP candidates.

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Reclaiming My Time! Jul 29, 2020

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Former Special Council to the House Judiciary Committee and Author, Norm Eisen, joins Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman and "Skullduggery." The group analyses this week's Bill Barr testimony in great detail including the good, the bad, and the testy. They also take a look at what has happened since Trump's impeachment while discussing Eisen's new book A Case for the American People: The United States V. Donald J. Trumpin which he discloses that he actually drafted up 10 articles prior to the inquiry.

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The Doomsday Scenario for Trump Jul 24, 2020

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Political Consultant and Strategist James Carville and ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Carville weighs in on the upcoming 2020 Presidential election and the chances that Trump is forced out of the race by his fellow Republicans. Then, Karl discusses the cancellation of the RNC in Jacksonville as coronavirus cases continue to spike in Florida. And he also gives us an inside look at his new book, Front Row at the Trump Show.

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Showdown in Portland Jul 22, 2020

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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Portland-based freelance journalist Patrick Symmes join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Senator Wyden relays his thoughts on President Trump sending Federal Law Enforcement Forces into Portland and their handling of the protests there. Then, Symmes gives us an inside look at what's actually happening and who is protesting in Portland as well as the two starkly different pictures being painted about the events from the Left and Right sides.

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