This week on Middle Theory, the world watches as President Donald Trump meets with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the 2017 G20 summit.

As we begin our foray into the biggest news in the world this week, we ask ourselves whether CNN is in trouble after threatening a man behind a viral GIF in circulation featuring Donald Trump in a wrestling ring. Elsewhere, a massive new FOIA document release has shown how the scripts of more than 1,800 films and television shows have been influenced by the CIA and the Pentagon, ranging from espionage films like the popular James Bond movies, to superhero flicks like Iron Man; less obvious examples include Top Chef, American Idol, and others.

But the big story this week involves the 2017 G20 Summit, and the historic meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. As the world watches, questions remain about Trump, his previous relationship with Russia, and the raging controversy about potential collusion in the 2017 election.

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Finally, here are links to stories discussed on this week's program:

* Is CNN in trouble after threatening to doxx the man behind the Trump wrestling CNN gif?

* Foiled terrorist Samy Mohamed Hamzeh on brink of being released from custody after lawyers transcribe hundreds of hours of audio tapes showing FBI informants trying to convince him to go on shooting spree

* Harkens to Newburgh Sting interview with former FBI AD Thomas Fuentes saying they need to “keep fear alive”

* Massive FOIA release shows 1,800 films/screenplays/tv shows influenced by CIA/Pentagon

* Yale psychologists say Trump is paranoid and delusional

* 17 intelligence organizations or 4? Either way, Russia conclusion still valid

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