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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Calif. Governor's race: John Chiang interview

    Democrat John Chiang has been state treasurer since 2015. Before that, he was the state controller for two terms.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 15, 2018 • 48m Listen

    Democrat John Chiang has been state treasurer since 2015. Before that, he was the state controller for two terms. He talks to us about reducing the cost of college, tackling homelessness, and why he’s confident he’ll be among the top two candidates with the most votes.

    Image of gubernatorial candidate John Chiang at KCRW by Amy Ta.

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      A look into Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer

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    2. 10:53

      John Chiang: education is top priority in gubernatorial campaign

      Democrat John Chiang has been California State Treasurer since 2015. Before that, he was the state controller for two terms.

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      19 min
    3. 30:17

      'Vida' tackles gentrification and cultural identity issues

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    4. 43:39

      Remembering prolific author and journalist, Tom Wolfe

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      Madeleine Brand

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      A look into Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer

    2. 10:5319 min

      John Chiang: education is top priority in gubernatorial campaign

    3. 30:1713 min

      'Vida' tackles gentrification and cultural identity issues

    4. 43:393 min

      Remembering prolific author and journalist, Tom Wolfe

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