Backroom Politics

SPECIAL COVERAGE - Robert Mueller has submitted his report on the Russia Collusion case to the Attorney General William Barr.  The White House and Republicans are doing a victory lap... Dems are pivoting to other issues.  THE BIG QUESTIONS THAT REMAIN...what does the report ACTUALLY say?  Does the report actually exonerate the President? Does this close the case or does this shift the focus to other venues... like the Southern District of New York?  We will discuss this and all of the latest developments.

As the investigation into the recent crash of an Ethiopian Airlines new 737 Max 8 and the grounding of the entire fleet of MAX worldwide... how did politics play into certain decisions made here in the U.S. and across the globe.  Has the US lost it's credibility as the leader in aviation? Why did the black box go to Europe and not Washington?  

AND BETO-PALOOZA 2020 HAS BEGUN!  He has officially entered the Presidential race...and the news networks are fawning all over him.

As we discuss the tragic and senseless act of violence in Christchurch, New Zealand, we take a look at the rise of "White Nationalism" throughout the world.  What is causing this new evolution of bigotry and raceism?  Is White Nationalism and Nationalism cut from the same fabric?

Also, we discuss the current ambiance in Congress... is civility possible in today's political climate.  Are the days of bi-partisanship gone forever as Republicans and Democrats continue to barrage each side of the aisle with rhetoric and demagoguery.

President Trump has introduced a record budget request (a $4.75 TRILLION request) which hits Medicare and Medicaid VERY HARD...did the President break a campaign promise not to touch Medicare / Medicaid?  Will this budget proposal have a backlash with those who elected Trump into office?  In a public relations reversal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) says that she feels Impeachment of Donald Trump is not a good idea...that "he is just not worth it"  Is Pelosi hedging her bets that the Mueller report will be a nothing burger OR is she letting the evidence drive the narrative?

After almost a week of testifying before Congressional committees, Michael Cohen has become a big problem for the White House and the Trump Administration.  The panel looks at the issues surrounding Mr. Cohen's strange and uncomfortable public hearing before the House Committee on Oversight, Mr. Cohen's credibility issue, the legal exposure for the President and what the next play is for all sides involved in this political kabuki dance.  

We will also look at the big winners and loosers from the hearing.  Did anyone REALLY come out looking good...or credible for that matter?

BACKROOM POLITICS IN DEPTH... As the Democrats get geared up to challenge for the White House in 2020, we are beginning to see who is in play for the nomination for the Democratic ticket. Are the Dems re-creating the issues from the GOP Playbook in 2016? Are the Dems going too far to the left...just as the GOP went too far right in the last cycle? Who could be the early winners? Who could be out early? We will discuss...IN DEPTH!

As word comes out of the Justice Department that the Mueller Report is about to be presented to the Attorney General, could this be the biggest scandal in recent Washington history or is this a whole bunch of nothing?  This while former Trump attorney and 'fixer' Michael Cohen spends three days giving testimony on the Hill.  This is going on while the President travels to Vietnam for a second highly publicized summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jung Un.  What is the expectation for this meeting...is it even worth it?

Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe spoke with 60 Minutes in a thought provoking and brutally honest interview...we will discuss the key points, the rhetoric, and does McCabe's information actually change anything in Washington?  Does McCabe worry the White House?  Should it?  Also, why does the Presient not trust his own Intelligence Community?  What is the expectation that POTUS might discount information from his own Intel branches?  We will cover this topic IN-DEPTH

As news of issues involving the relationship between this White House and the Saudi Royal Family continue to face scrutiny, reports now surfacing about a possible nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that would essentially nuclearize the Saudi Peninsula.  Should we be worried?  Is this a prelude to bigger issues in the Middle East?  Also, POTUS gives a wild ride of a speech in the White House Rose Garden announcing a spending bill deal, but also his desire to declare a national emergency on the Southern Border.

BACKROOM POLITICS IN DEPTH... As America's richest person deals with personal issues surrounding the announcement of an affair and pending divorce, Jeff Bezos fights back against The National Enquirer and parent company AMI. Was it blackmail?  What is the relationship between the White House and AMI?  What is the relationship between AMI and the Saudi Government? Our team will look into the issue.