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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:

Trump’s Secret Cyber Order Jul 18, 2020

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Yahoo News Contributor Zach Dorfman and New York Times Columnist Michelle Goldberg join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on “Skullduggery.” First, Dorfman dives deep into his recent exclusive story revealing that Trump signed a secret finding authorizing the CIA to launch offensive cyber operations on its own with no White House approval. Then, Michelle Goldberg discusses her concerns on restrictions of free speech.

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Stone Cold Salvation Jul 15, 2020

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Veteran Political Reporter Howard Fineman and Yahoo News National Correspondent Alex Nazaryan join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Nazaryan weighs in on all things Florida, DeSantis, and the Coronavirus. Then Fineman breaks down Donald Trump's commutation of Roger Stone's sentence, having just interviewed Stone himself.

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Making Russia Great Again Jul 10, 2020

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Author and Political Satirist Chris Buckley and Senior Legal Analyst at Slate Dahlia Lithwick join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Lithwick weighs in on the recent Supreme Court decisions in regards to Trump, his taxes, and immunity from criminal charges being brought to a President in office. Then Buckley discusses his new novel, Making Russia Great Again, and the daunting task that comes with trying to satirize a President who already appears to be "satire" himself.

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Facebook Follies Jul 07, 2020

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Author, Activist, and Musician Roger McNamee and Yahoo News Senior Political Correspondent Jon Ward join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Ward weighs in on Trump's sinking poll numbers as well as the latest on next month's Republican National Convention in coronavirus stricken Florida. Then, McNamee discusses the advertiser boycott against Facebook in the light of the company's stance on taking down what a growing number of protesters are calling "hate speech."

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See no Putin, Hear no Putin Jul 02, 2020

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Congressman Eric Swalwell and CNN's Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Golodryga weighs in on the coronavirus, Russia, and the controversial vote that could keep Putin in power until 2036. Then Swalwell gives us the latest on the Trump briefing currently being disputed by the White House regarding the bounties paid by Russia to kill US soldiers.

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Russia, Russia, Russia Jun 30, 2020

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Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Political Scientist and Author Thomas Rid join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, McFaul talks about the recent reports about Russian bounties offered to Taliban fighters to kill US and UK soldiers. Then, Rid discusses Putin and Russia which are a part of his new book, Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare.

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Covid Catastrophe Jun 27, 2020

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Yahoo News Health Contributor and Fmr. Obama Administration Official Kavita Patel and Yahoo News National Correspondent Andrew Romano join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Romano gives the latest results of the Yahoo News/YouGov Poll in regards to where the Presidential race stands, how the public feels about masks, and how long it's going to take to tally up mail-in voting. Then, Dr. Patel talks about the harsh reality the country is facing as the coronavirus numbers spike to all-time highs.

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Flynn Flam Jun 25, 2020

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Former Department of Justice Director of Public Affairs Matthew Miller and Special Correspondent for Reuters & Author Catherine Belton join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Miller goes over the Judiciary Committee's Hearing into the DOJ and Bill Barr. Then, Belton discusses in detail her new book, Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West.

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Friday Night Backfire Jun 22, 2020

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Former Prosecutor for the Southern District of New York Eli Honig and Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and Former Republican Strategist Rick Wilson join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Honig discusses the "Friday Night Massacre" that didn't go very smoothly. Then Wilson talks about what he's doing to undermine the re-election of President Trump and how he can succeed.

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Bolton’s Bombshells Jun 20, 2020

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National Security Lawyer Mark Zaid and top John Bolton Aide Fred Fleitz join Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman on "Skullduggery." First, Zaid tackles the extraordinary court hearing involving the Trump administration trying to stop the release of the book from former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Then Fleitz, who worked directly with Bolton during his tenure under Trump, expresses his disappointment in his former colleague.

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