The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Masha Gessen offers a plausible Trump-Russia theory

Jun 6, 2017
Masha Gessen debates the existence of a conspiracy between the US and Russian governments, explores the Trump-Russia investigation, discusses Trump's contradictory statements and poor response under pressure, delves into bullshitting and its role in authoritarian regimes, highlights the power of ideology, examines toxic politics and conspiracy theories, and offers book recommendations.
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