Playbook Deep Dive

Special counsels and special elections

POLITICO reporters break down the 3 huge, separate-yet-linked stories:
Trump’s meeting with top Russian officials last week, former FBI
Director James Comey's memo indicating that President Trump asked him to
drop the investigation into Michael Flynn and the special counsel named
to head up the investigation into ties between Trump’s campaign and
Russia.

Then, the group discusses how Congress is attempting to circumvent the
media firestorm to tackle legislative items. Plus, the latest in the
Montana special election featuring folk singer Rob Quist.

Welcome to Playbook Deep Dive, the stories behind the power. From Congress and the White House to bar stools and back rooms, POLITICO Playbook’s Ryan Lizza brings you interviews with the most compelling and important figures who explain what’s really going on in Washington.