The strange saga of “Putin’s chef” - Publication Date |
- Feb 22, 2018
- Episode Duration |
- 00:49:00
Yochi, Jenn, and Zack discuss special counsel Robert Mueller’s indictments of 13 Russians accused of meddling in the 2016 elections, including a billionaire with extraordinarily close ties to Vladimir Putin. On Elsewhere, they talk about the corruption scandals that may soon bring down Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- one of the most powerful leaders in the Middle East -- and remake the political landscape of the entire region. Yochi puts his Hebrew skills to good use, Zack busts out his best Russian accent, and Jenn laments that she’s never received a gift from Mariah Carey’s ex-husband.
References:
Matt Yglesias' article about why the case for Russian collusion is getting stronger
Good article on "Putin's chef" that Yochi mentioned
Explanation of the Israel corruption scandal
Israeli police just recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption
“If they want to see the devil, let them”