Joining Steve and Lew for the first show of the new year is one of our favorite guests, Mel Goodman (above). The author, professor, former CIA analyst and whistleblower will offer insight and his unique perspective on a number of topics including, the departure of Defense Secretary John Mattis and his possible replacement, other State Dept. Vacancies, what happened in Helsinki, how Brexit and EU politics and policy affect us, and the connection between the recent arrest of an American in Russia charged with spying and Maria Buttina being held in US for same charge.