Today Steve and Mariah discuss the escalating tensions in the Ukraine, and the escalating troubles for the Trump crime family. Then, joining us for our interview is Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse! If you’ve heard anyone in the Senate talk about the insidious influence of dark money, it’s probably been him. We are going to help him shine a light on its corrupting and corrosive effect on our Democracy.

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Crooked Politics with Shaniqua McClendon

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