The Daily

The Mueller Report Is Released

Apr 19, 2019

Michael S. Schmidt, a New York Times reporter focused on the Mueller investigation, and Mark Mazzetti, an expert in national security, dive deep into the recently released Mueller report. They discuss the stark findings about Russian election interference and the complex nature of obstruction allegations against President Trump. Insightful analysis unfolds on the president's attempts to control the investigation and the resistance from his aides. The conversation highlights the essential role of journalism in uncovering the truths behind governmental actions.

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Mark Mazzetti

Michael S. Schmidt

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Unpacking the Mueller Report

5min

Manipulating Power: The President's Tactics during the Investigation

3min

Inside Trump's Resistance

13min

The Resilience of the Mueller Investigation and the Role of Journalism

2min

Barr's Controversial Role in the Mueller Investigation

4min

Two years and 448 pages later, a redacted version of the Mueller report has been made public. Here’s what we’ve learned. Guests: Michael S. Schmidt and Mark Mazzetti, who have been covering the special counsel investigation for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

This episode includes disturbing language.

Background reading:

The Mueller report laid out the scope of Russian election interference and President Trump’s frantic efforts to thwart the special counsel investigation.
Read a rundown of what we know so far from the report.
Times reporters shared key annotated excerpts from the report.

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