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This week, the mental gymnastics rational Republicans undertake in defending President Trump's conduct with Ukraine. Plus, why recent polling in swing states shows Trump is in a better position for reelection than a lot of people think.

Two decades after the Bill Clinton impeachment, Trump-supporting Republicans are defending against the same arguments they made in favor of impeaching Bill Clinton.

This week, we break down the impeachment madness and what's going on with Ukraine.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor for Combatting Terrorism Juan Zarate joins us to discuss the implications for U.S. national security if Iran is responsible for the recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure. Juan is currently chairman and co-founder of the Financial Integrity Network, a consultancy advising clients on sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance.

It's not only the Democrats that are vying to run against President Trump. At least two Republicans have thrown their hat into the ring to challenge him. But, do they have a chance?

The U.S. economy is entering the longest expansion in U.S. history. But, it could be getting long in the tooth. The economic turmoil and relentless uncertainty of Trump’s mercurial trade policies are making businesses more reluctant to expand. The New York Times' Neil Irwin joins us to talk about whether this all adds up to a recession on the horizon.

How the Recession of 2020 Could Happen
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/upshot/how-the-recession-of-2020-could-happen.html

Neils new book, How to Win, is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J4RSKYZ?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=F1QFSJVXFZV0AE9W0P7D