MOB MACHINATIONS

Amee Vanderpool exposes the real story behind Trump's high-pressure firing of American ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. Who was threatening her, and why? And as the impeachment hearings roll on, what are we learning about Trump's crimes- or attempted crimes?

And a consideration of Erdogan and Putin's hardball machinations. What game are all of these autocrats playing? What has Erdogan got on Trump or his children that makes our president jump?

And how can Democrats communicate better? Thom suggests 'bribery and extortion' instead of 'quid pro quo'. And a caller suggests adding 'unpatriotic' as well. Will the media ever give Democrats a fair shake?