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Sex, Lies, and Videotapes in Washington

Episode Summary

<p><span>This week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared for a third time before a congressional committee to answer questions relating to the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia. Meanwhile, both parties are coping with sexual misconduct allegations. Ryan Lizza joins Dorothy Wickenden to discuss how politicians deal with political scandals, and whether Trump’s strategy of diversionary chaos is working.</span></p>

Episode Notes

This week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared for a third time before a congressional committee to answer questions relating to the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia. Meanwhile, both parties are coping with sexual misconduct allegations. Ryan Lizza joins Dorothy Wickenden to discuss how politicians deal with political scandals, and whether Trump’s strategy of diversionary chaos is working.