Conversation Is Not Dead — At Least Not At WhoWhatWhy

With a cocktail, a cup of coffee, or a friend, here are ten of our 2017 podcasts worth catching up with — or hearing again.

A Look Back at Our Front Page Artwork

One of the things that sets WhoWhatWhy apart from other news sites is that nearly all of our articles come with their own artwork. These “panoramas” offer a visual representation of what the stories are about. Here are some of our favorites from 2017.

Trump/Russia From 30,000 Feet

An overview of Guardian correspondent Luke Harding’s exposé of the 40-year Trump/Russia collusion.

Laughs, Tears, the Deep State and Russ Baker at NY Comedy Festival

There is a lighter side even to serious topics, as WhoWhatWhy Founder Russ Baker demonstrates in a live podcast from the New York Comedy Festival.

Russ Baker & Peter B. Collins: Does Official Weinergate Story Cut the Mustard?

Russ Baker and veteran podcaster Peter B. Collins discuss the downfall and disgrace of New York politician Anthony Weiner, the effect it had on the 2016 presidential election, and what unseen forces may have been working behind the scenes.

Russ Baker Talks Media Manipulation, Russiagate, and More

WhoWhatWhy’s founder Russ Baker recently sat down for an in-depth interview on a range of important topics, including propaganda, Russiagate, mass shootings, and more.

Key Figure in Trump-Russia Saga Dodges Legal Bullet

One of President Donald Trump’s associates had some good news yesterday. Felix Sater, the subject of a recent in-depth piece by WhoWhatWhy, had a tax fraud claim against him tossed out of court.   Following a brief oral argument, Manhattan state court judge Justice Charles E. Ramos dismissed the $70-million tax fraud claim against Sater. […]

Russ Baker Breaks Down Russiagate, JFK Records and More

Russ Baker updates popular radio host Pat Thurston on the investigations into President Donald Trump’s suspicious ties to the former Soviet Union and where it may all be headed, talks about the forthcoming JFK records release, and much more.

Curious Coincidences in IRS Trump Audit

Donald Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns has long been a subject of conjecture. To that, we’d like to add a related mystery: Why did the IRS begin auditing Donald Trump in 2002? Why that year in particular? Donald Trump’s finances were always complicated and fertile ground for the IRS, yet, it only began […]

Spotlight on Michael Cohen — Trump’s Mysterious Lawyer with Deep Ukraine Ties

In this in-depth story, we took a close look at a key Trump-Russia figure who recently generated headlines: the president’s “bulldog” ex-in-house lawyer, Michael Cohen. With his own surprising ties to the former Soviet Union, Cohen may turn out to be a crucial missing link for investigators. He has now been subpoenaed to testify before the Senate Committee probing Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Russ Baker on Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen: Consigliere or Stooge?

Russ Baker talks about his deep profile of Trump-Russia connected lawyer Michael Cohen.

Spotlight on Michael Cohen — Trump’s Mysterious Lawyer with Ukraine Ties

In this in-depth story, we take a close look at a key Trump-Russia figure who just this week generated headlines: the president’s “bulldog” ex in-house lawyer, Michael Cohen. With his own surprising ties to the former Soviet Union, Cohen may turn out to be a crucial missing link for investigators.