267: Russia attacks civilians & a nuclear plant

267: Russia attacks civilians & a nuclear plant

In this bonus episode, Tommy and Ben talk about the escalating attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian civilians, the shocking Russian attack on a nuclear power plant, Russian military progress in southern Ukraine, the latest on western energy sanctions, intelligence sharing and how the war could lead to a global food shortage. You will also hear from a 29-year-old mother of two on the ground in Odessa, Ukraine, as the city is preparing for an attack, and from Buzzfeed’s Christopher Miller who is reporting from the ground in Kyiv.

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97: The 2020 Democrats and foreign policy

97: The 2020 Democrats and foreign policy

First, Tommy and Ben talk through George H.W. Bush's foreign policy record, the good the bad and the ugly. Then they discuss the news out of the G20, the latest on Saudi Arabia, and the Democrats' for...

5 Des 201853min

96: War between Russia and Ukraine, Wikileaks, Brexit and more

96: War between Russia and Ukraine, Wikileaks, Brexit and more

First, Tommy talks with former US Ambassador to Russia Mike McFaul about fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Then Ben Rhodes dials in to discuss the latest with Brexit, a reported meeting between Wik...

28 Nov 201840min

95: Update on Jamal Khashoggi and monitoring right-wing extremism

95: Update on Jamal Khashoggi and monitoring right-wing extremism

First, Tommy talks with Karen Attiah, the Washington Post Global Opinions Editor who used to edit Jamal Khashoggi’s work, about Trump’s statement Tuesday about Jamal's murder that essentially absolves...

21 Nov 201847min

94: Global news roundup and North Korea

94: Global news roundup and North Korea

First, Tommy talks with Ben Rhodes about some major foreign policy news out of Israel, Trump's visit to France and the Russia investigation. Then Tommy talks with North Korea expert Lisa Collins about...

14 Nov 201837min

93: We won the House! What does it that mean for the world?

93: We won the House! What does it that mean for the world?

Tommy talks with foreign policy expert Jake Sullivan about what Democratic control of the House means for US foreign policy, including US relations with Saudi Arabia, the Iran deal, Trump's ties with ...

9 Nov 201835min

92: Saudi murders and the war in Yemen

92: Saudi murders and the war in Yemen

Tommy talks with The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan about the international community's response to murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the catastrophic Saudi-led civil war in Yemen.

31 Okt 201828min

91: Democrats Not Dictators

91: Democrats Not Dictators

Tommy's in Philadelphia for HBO! So Ben Rhodes reviews the latest on Trump’s refusal to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for brutally murdering a journalist. Then he talks to three candidates who could h...

24 Okt 201847min

90: The Great British Breakdown Show

90: The Great British Breakdown Show

Tommy is in Austin with Beto O'Rourke for Pod Save America on HBO! So this week, Crooked contributor Ben Rhodes travels across the pond to sit down with David Lammy, a trail blazing long time Member o...

17 Okt 201841min

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