After White House Admits To Quid Pro Quo, Some Ask: Is Trump A Foreign Asset?
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney admitted to reporters Thursday that President Donald Trump did intend to get a favor from the Ukrainian president during their July phone call, but tried to claim that it did not matter. His comments came despite the fact that the quid pro quo is a key part of the impeachment investigation ensnaring the Trump administration. Also Thursday, Vice President Mike Pence announced a ceasefire in Syria. Trump’s actions and defenses on these fronts have again raised questions about his conduct.
Jim Braude was joined by Heather Cox Richardson, a political history professor at Boston College and author of, "To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party," and Middle East and North Africa Consultant Nasser Weddady, who spent much of his childhood in Syria as son of the Mauritanian Ambassador.
Transportation Committee Co-Chair Calls For Release Of More Docs In RMV Scandal
A few months after a Massachusetts driver whose license should have been suspended killed seven people in a New Hampshire crash, revelations are still coming out about how far the dysfunction went at the Registry of Motor Vehicles here. This week, co-chair of the Massachusetts joint transportation committee Rep. William Straus summoned reporters to his office to reveal new documents he says he received from third parties — including a message from Gov. Baker deputy chief of staff Mindy d’Arbeloff not to discuss technical issues about the system by written communication. Jim Braude was joined by Rep. William Straus.
John Hodgman On The Ups-And-Downs Of Unexpected Fame
John Hodgman found unlikely fame after an appearance on ‘The Daily Show’ turned into a recurring role. Now, after a career that’s lead him into many an exclusive enclave, he’s written about his experiences and his reflections on what it’s like to be recognized on the street by strangers. Jim Braude was joined by John Hodgman to discuss his new book, ‘Medallion Status: True Stories From Secret Rooms.’
Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings
Honoring the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer, congressman, and democracy advocate Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died Thursday morning at age 68.
