Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign? Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign?
There’s no proof yet, but the connections are tantalizing. And there’s more on that Steele dossier, too.
Nov 17, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling? Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling?
Cambridge Analytica was a crucial part of Trump’s election efforts—and the firm has had extensive experience in Russia.
Oct 31, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Trump Without Bannon: The Emptiness at the Center Trump Without Bannon: The Emptiness at the Center
Amy Wilentz on what Jared wants.
Aug 25, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Steve Bannon’s Exit: All Power to Jared Kushner? Steve Bannon’s Exit: All Power to Jared Kushner?
Amy Wilentz on the boy wonder, John Nichols on Trump after Bannon, and Joshua Holland on Russia and democracy.
Aug 24, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
What Did Trump and Kushner Know About Russian Money Laundering, and When Did They Know It? What Did Trump and Kushner Know About Russian Money Laundering, and When Did They Know It?
And why did the Justice Department abruptly settle a criminal case handled by the same Russian attorney who met with Trump officials last year?
Aug 3, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Are Jared and Ivanka Partying in the Hamptons With Chuck Schumer? Why Are Jared and Ivanka Partying in the Hamptons With Chuck Schumer?
Amy Wilentz on the international jet-setting class that transcends partisan politics.
Jul 25, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Kushner and Bannon Team Up to Privatize the War in Afghanistan Kushner and Bannon Team Up to Privatize the War in Afghanistan
Blackwater’s Erik Prince was a shoo-in for the plan. But who is Stephen Feinberg?
Jul 14, 2017 / Tim Shorrock
Does Jared Kushner Even Know Anything About the Countries He’s Supposed to Be Doing Diplomacy With? Does Jared Kushner Even Know Anything About the Countries He’s Supposed to Be Doing Diplomacy With?
Amy Wilentz on the most trusted man in the Trump White House.
Jul 7, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Naomi Klein: We’re All in Trump’s Reality Show Now Naomi Klein: We’re All in Trump’s Reality Show Now
Plus: Amy Wilentz on Jared Kushner and Al Franken on Fox News.
Jul 6, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Trump’s Special Back Door for Wealthy Immigrants Trump’s Special Back Door for Wealthy Immigrants
The administration has continued a program that allows wealthy immigrants an easy route to permanent residency.
Jun 15, 2017 / Michelle Chen