everything is being done to shut down the flow of information either in testimony or in documentary evidence or in leaks to the press that might get the truth out. it's against this that the good guys are doing their work of bringing out the truth about what trump and his people might have done to encourage last year's russian meddling. if anyone isn't taking sides in this investigation, i suggest you recall the words of the 20th century's great political figure. it was winston churchill who said i refuse to be impartial between the fire brigade and the fire. when we return, one of my favorite movies is getting a reboot for red thonose day. laur laur laurie -- lauer linney and richard curtis will be here. you're watching "hardball." the new guy? what new guy? i hired some help. he really knows his wine. this is the new guy? hello, my name is watson.