Unraveling the Connections: Trump, Giuliani, Putin, and Ukraine

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Listen in as we untangle the complex web of connections between Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine. Discover the ins and outs of Giuliani's relationships with Russian oligarchs and how they shaped the U.S. response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. We'll also explore how Trump's desire for a Trump Tower in Moscow played a part in the unfolding drama. Hear about the infamous meeting between Felix Sater, Michael Cohen, and Andrei Artimenko, which had potential implications for Ukraine's leadership. Also, we pay tribute to Sally Yates, the whistleblower who Trump swiftly dismissed after voicing concerns about potential compromise within his administration.

In the second half of the episode, we investigate the intriguing timeline leading up to a critical meeting at the White House involving Trump, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. Hear about Giuliani's mysterious contracts with two Ukrainian cities and the potential influence they might have had on Trump's actions. We also explore how the firing of FBI's Jim Comey may have been connected to the larger geopolitical narrative. The potential connections between Trump, Giuliani, and figures like Pavel Fuchs, a businessman with strong ties to Putin, will be examined. This episode promises to give you an in-depth understanding of the intricate relationships and deals that define our current political landscape.

ORIGINALLY AIRED OCTOBER 20, 2019