Why the CIA and FBI disagree on Russia's motives

Dec. 12, 2016

The CIA says Russia meddled in the US election to help Donald Trump win -- through hacks and other cyber-attacks. Trump rebuked the CIA’s report and challenged the agency’s credibility. The FBI was reluctant to agree with the CIA on Russia’s motives.

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Credits

Guest:

Michael Isikoff - Yahoo News - @Isikoff

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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