UNREDACTED talked to Mark Zaid & Bradley Moss, two of the premiere lawyers specializing in The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They discuss the historical importance of government transparency and describe their daily tug of war with the trump administration to get even the simplest questions answered. As a bonus, they explain why they sued co-host Philippe Reines in 2014. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fighting for FOIA

Available every Monday, “UNREDACTED” from the DSR Network will peel back the week's craziest headlines to thoughtfully explore the challenges at the forefront of our national political conversation. UNREDACTED will offer forward-looking solutions while breaking down the news of the week. Hosted by former CIA Operations Officer and Disguise Officer and comedian (yes, wrapped up into one person) Emily Brandwin, four-time bestselling author and political columnist Molly Jong-Fast, and former Senior Advisor and Spokesman for Hillary Clinton from 2002-2017 through her tenure as U.S. Senator, presidential nominee, and Secretary of State - serving as one of her Deputy Assistant Secretaries of State, Philippe Reines. UNREDACTED will feature some of the biggest named guests from news-makers, politics and entertainment to give listeners a unique perspective. Though the issues facing America are as serious as they’ve ever been, the three faces of UNREDACTED - Emily, Molly and Philippe - are each irreverent, biting, hysterical, sarcastic, oh, and smart too (just ask them.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

News & Politics

This week the Unredacted crew sits down with one of Deep State Radio’s favorite guests, the one, the only Asha Rangapa. We talk all things impeachment, nicknames of our favorite White House villains, FBI training and why Asha carries a dog-eared copy of the Mueller Report. And to prepare for Mueller’s July 17 Congressional testimony, you’ll need to pop popcorn, keep your twitter fingers nimble and listen to this interview with Asha as she breaks down everything you’ll need to know before the big day. Listen up, tweet us questions and don’t forget to rate & review us on iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wine, Fries, Miss. Nancy & Fruity G: Unredacted Sits Down With CNN’s Asha Rangapa

“We were holding it until the door hit her on the way out, so as promised here’s the rest of our conversation with former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart about Sarah Slanders™️ — who is finally & thankfully now a FORMER Press Secretary. They broke the mold when Joe stood behind the podium, and he doesn’t hold back about his thoughts of what’s happened to the role under trump. He also has a few suggestions how the media can do better combating the gusher of lies from trump and his staff. But mostly he doesn’t mince words about Sanders.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good Riddance Sarah Slanders™️

This week, UNREDACTEDdsr features former White House Press Secretary & current host of the Words Matter podcast, Joe Lockhart. Back in April — right before UNREDACTEDdsr premiered — our very own co-host Philippe Reines was a guest on Joe’s podcast to debate whether To Impeach Or Not To Impeach. The debate followed The New York Times running opeds from each of them — Philippe arguing for impeachment, Joe against. Listeners loved their first back & forth, so it’s well worth the listen as a primer to this rematch. Two months later, by popular demand we revisit their debate with the benefit of all that’s happened since, most notably the completion and release of The Mueller Report, Attorney General Bill Barr’s misrepresenting Mueller’s conclusions, Mueller pushing back, and trump himself thumbing his nose at every attempt by Congress to fulfill its oversight responsibilities. We then shifted to a straight interview of Joe and his feelings about how Sarah Sanders filled the role he held under President Clinton. Joe’s never spoken ill of any of the tight community of White House Press Secretaries. Until Sanders. With her, Joe doesn’t mince words about her lying and the damage she has done enabling trump. It’s a great conversation in and of itself so we’re going to release that as its own episode as the door hits Sanders on the way. For now, enjoy Round 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To Impeach or Not To Impeach: Why It’s Still A Question

UNREDACTED recently took the show on the road to Los Angeles where we spoke to comedian and voice actor Andy Richter, best known for his work with Conan O’Brien on Late Night and The Tonight Show. Andy told us about how he gets his political fix what he’s working on, his time as Celebrity Jeopardy champion, as well as opening up about his personal life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fighting for FOIA

Download our free app to listen on your phone