
If You're Listening
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RUSSIA | S02 02 - Maria Butina: Russian in the NRA
An undercover Australian journalist from Al Jazeera spent three years inside the National Rifle Association of America. He wasn't the only one trying figure it out. Simultaneously, a Russian secret agent was trying to infiltrate the NRA.She is now the only Russian secret agent behind bars for Russia's meddling in the election, and could hold the key to understanding Putin's plans.
RUSSIA | S02 01 - Trump's best day ever
After 22 months Mueller's report has dropped. But it hasn't been made public - yet.US Attorney General Bill Barr has the report in his hot hands - and according to him - Mueller found no evidence of collusion.But who is Bill Barr? And can we trust his summary of Mueller's findings?

RUSSIA | S01 17 - Robert Mueller: 'Trump's worst nightmare'
We end the season with the head of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election - Robert Mueller.He's been taking down key players, circling closer and closer to Donald Trump.But can he finish before the President shuts him down?This is our last deep dive into a key character in the Russia investigation for this season, but we'll keep you updated with Trumpdates every time an important development in the story breaks.Keep an eye on your feed.Want to get in touch? Email [email protected].

RUSSIA | S01 16 - Michael Cohen: The fixer with the hush money
Michael Cohen is called Donald Trump's personal lawyer, but really he's a "fixer" - a man who solves problems for the boss.It all came unstuck when investigators probed into hush money payments he made to a model and a porn star.He pleaded guilty to eight criminal counts, and announced he was happy to tell the truth to anyone who asked for it.So what information will he give up and should Trump be worried?Want to get in touch? Email [email protected].

RUSSIA | S01 15 - Felix Sater: Criminal, informant, developer, spy
Felix Sater's life is a mystery.He went to jail for stabbing a guy in the face, he was involved with the Russian Mafia, and was an informant for the CIA.He also helped Donald Trump build his property empire. So are there any secrets? And what does he know?

RUSSIA | S01 14 - Trump's Business: Secrets and deals
Donald Trump's business flourished with the 80s real estate boom and bled money when the recession hit.These days no one really knows how much he really has.Why the secrecy?Today, the story of the Trump Organization, and when Russian money might have ended up in his pocket.

RUSSIA | S01 13 - James Comey: Integrity at all costs
Former FBI director James Comey is both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's biggest nightmare.He's the grandson of a cop with a dogged commitment to integrity, independence and note taking.But could his integrity be what cost Hillary Clinton the election? And did it cause Donald Trump to commit a crime?

RUSSIA | S01 12 - Michael Flynn: General for hire
General Michael Flynn was a high ranking defence official and a Democrat before he joined up with Donald Trump.He's now accused of planning a kidnapping, acting illegally as an unregistered foreign agent, and found guilty of lying to the FBI.Why was he allowed to stay in the White House when he was compromised by the Russian Government?

RUSSIA | S01 11 - Jared Kushner: Trump's Crown Prince
Jared Kushner was in charge of getting his father-in-law Donald Trump elected president.He was a young property developer with no political experience and crushing debts.And he went from one family besieged by scandal, to another.So who is this man prepared to defend first, his father, then his father-in-law?Subscribe in Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app to find out how this story ends.
RUSSIA | S01 10 - The Troll Factory: Lies, stolen secrets and chaos
An army of professional Russian trolls tried to change the outcome of the 2016 US election from a four storey building in St Petersburg.Did the dirty trickster Roger Stone help them? And was the Troll Factory ultimately successful?Language warning: This episode contains some swearing.You can get in touch at [email protected].

RUSSIA | S01 09 - The Crime: Russia steps over the line
Hacking, leaking, and the spreading of chaos.How Russian Government hackers timed a Democratic National Committee email leak with Hillary Clinton's biggest scandal.This week, we find out how Russia stepped over the line and tried to influence the outcome of the 2016 US Presidential Election.This is the ninth episode of Russia, If You're Listening.Each week, host Matt Bevan brings the story of a character involved in the investigation.You can get in touch at [email protected].

RUSSIA | S01 08 - Donald Trump Jr: The President's son and the 'treasonous' meeting
In 2016 Don Jr took an ill-fated meeting with a Russian lawyer in Trump Tower.The meeting is a pivotal moment in the entire story of Trump and Russia and has since been called "treasonous" and "unpatriotic".So is the meeting it a smoking gun or was it all just a waste of time?This is the eighth episode of Russia, If You're Listening.Each week, host Matt Bevan brings the story of a character involved in the investigation.You can get in touch at [email protected].