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Stained Steele

Oct 22, 2024

Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence agent and author of "Unredacted: Russia, Trump, and the Fight for Democracy," shares insights on the infamous Steele dossier and its substantial fallout. He discusses the rigorous methods behind sourcing information on Russian interference in U.S. politics and examines the narcissism affecting political relationships with figures like Putin. Steele also highlights the broader implications of foreign interference on democracy and the evolving landscape of disinformation.

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Christopher Steele defends his investigative methods and findings regarding the controversial dossier that influenced political and media landscapes.

The podcast highlights how sensational media coverage often overshadows substantive political discussions, impacting public awareness of critical issues.

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Intro

2min

Fast Food Politics: The Intersection of Comedy and Serious Policy

4min

Navigating Caregiver Challenges

5min

The Dossier and Its Aftermath: A Perspective on Intelligence and Fitness

4min

Navigating Truth and Misinformation

18min

Elections, Cats, and Sponsors

6min

Political Fallout and Business Dynamics

11min

Foreign Interference: A Growing Threat to Democracy

2min

Christopher Steele's infamous dossier set in motion massive investigations, furious push back, quite nearly an impeachment, and massive turmoil within the intelligence and media communities. In a full-show interview, at times contentious at other times revelatory, Christopher Steele explains his methods and defends his findings. His new book is Unredacted: Russia, Trump, and the Fight for Democracy. Also on the show, Donald Trump's dong diversion.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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