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The Russia Report

Jul 21, 2020
Laura Kuenssberg, Steve Rosenberg, and Bill Browder discuss the delayed Russia report, highlighting UK government's underestimation of the Russian threat. They delve into Russian interference in UK democracy, connections between Conservative donors and Putin, wealthy Russians manipulating money flow, and Russian influence on UK lawmakers. The podcast also covers the Portland protests, election dynamics, and the cultural significance of Afro beats music.
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Quick takeaways

  • The UK government was criticized for underestimating Russian threats in the long-awaited Russia report, raising concerns about potential interference in significant political events.
  • President Trump's deployment of federal troops in Portland, Oregon, sparked controversy over their aggressive handling of protests, impacting his support base and upcoming election.

Deep dives

Russia Report Findings

The podcast delves into the release of the Russia report, showcasing 50 pages highlighting the UK's lack of action in monitoring Russian threats and interference. Despite evidence indicating Russian involvement in events like the Scottish referendum, the UK government neglected to investigate potential interference in significant political events, including the EU referendum.

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