Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler (@emptywheel) joins us.

On today’s show: MBS shakes Putin’s hand at G-20 summit while Trump looks on jealously. Trump looks over at Peña Nieto and Trudeau before signing USMCA, says “let’s go.”

Marcy Wheeler (@emptywheel), of emptywheel.net, joins us to discuss the latest news on the Mueller investigation: The collapse of Paul Manafort’s plea deal, Manafort’s prison options (if he goes), the role of Michael Cohen, Jerome Corsi’s cameo, the Guardian’s flawed report on Manafort’s link to Julian Assange, and what to look for going forward.

On the fun half: George HW Bush falls over vomiting at meal with Japanese PM Kiichi Miyazawa (RIP). Dan Bongino says most refugees are not asylum seekers, they’re economic opportunists. Stuart Varney threatens the America left, says welfare state and dealing w/ climate change will only cause riots. Seth Moulton calls AOC’s tweet in defense of Nancy Pelosi “offensive.” Fox and Friends have on cop to talk about the dangers of reefer madness. Plus your calls and IMs!

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