The Deep State Strikes Back
Tommy talks with Jake Sullivan and Ben Rhodes about their new organization to oppose Trump’s foreign policy and promote a progressive vision of American leadership. Then they discuss what it means for Jared Kushner to have his security clearance downgraded, the status of the Iran deal, and the NSA Director’s plea for a directive to combat Russian hacking. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
2 Mar 201845min
Bribes, Bibi and the future of Israel
Tommy talks with Nathan Guttman, the Washington bureau chief of The Forward, about the corruption scandals swirling around Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. They walk through the facts, what happens next, and what it means for US/Israeli relations and the Middle East peace process. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
23 Feb 201829min
Nuclear-armed frenemies
Tommy talks with Steve Coll, author of Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, about why the hell we’re still fighting in Afghanistan after 17 years and the destabilizing influence of our nuclear-armed frenemy, Pakistan. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
16 Feb 201837min
Held hostage in Syria
Tommy talks with war photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie about being held hostage by rebel fighters for nearly three months in Syria. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
9 Feb 201833min
Inching closer to nuclear war
Tommy talks with New York Times editor and writer Max Fisher about disconcerting signs that the Trump administration is seriously considering a military attack on North Korea. Then they talk about how ambiguous demands about US credibility can lead us to make terrible foreign policy decisions, and the changing expectations in Afghanistan. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
2 Feb 201839min
Why China loves Jared
Tommy talks with New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos about China’s frantic post-election efforts to build a relationship with Jared Kushner, and why the “Kushner channel" makes American counterintelligence officials so nervous. They also discuss the shockingly-wide distribution of sensitive intelligence in the Trump White House, and how Evan feels about the threat from North Korea roughly six months after his visit to Pyongyang. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
26 Jan 201835min
Pod Save the World Live!
Tommy talks with Ben Rhodes, Ambassador Samantha Power and Greg Barker about the documentary The Final Year, which follows President Obama’s foreign policy team during the final year of his administration. They discuss Obama’s foreign policy legacy, ruptures over Syria, and how Trump’s election upended everything. The Final Year is in theaters and available on iTunes starting Friday, January 19th. Watch Now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-final-year/id1324474039?ls=1 Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
19 Jan 20181h 16min
The Terrorist Interrogator
Tommy talks with former FBI Special Agent Ali Soufan about his work interrogating terrorists and investigating the bombing of the USS Cole and the 9/11 attacks. They discuss the changing threat from al Qaeda and ISIS and what we need to know about these terrorist groups to stop them. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
12 Jan 201841min
