Corruption Never Stops
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Rafter discuss a controversial $1.8 billion Trump slush fund and civil pardons, analyzing the legal and political implications of this alleged corruption. They examine Trump’s successful purging of Republican critics in recent primaries and the resulting loyalty dynamics within the party. The episode also features Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who details her indictment of an ICE agent for shooting an immigrant and lying about the incident, highlighting federal obstruction of the local investigation.
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Intro: John Dickerson's return and episode preview
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Trump's $1.8B slush fund and legal corruption
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Trump purging GOP primaries and party loyalty
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Interview: Hennepin County Attorney on ICE agent shooting
Cocktail Chatter: Books, deep sea life, and soccer
Outro: Listener chatter, Slate Plus promo, and credits
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