Katie Baker

Buzzfeed News reporter

Katie Baker is a BuzzFeed news reporter who has reported on the “Yes, And” issue.

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Fairly or not, Bill Clinton’s policy decisions and his personal indiscretions have plagued Hillary Clinton’s political fortunes, putting her supporters in a difficult position this…

Broaddrick speaks up again about Bill Clinton rape allegations

Fairly or not, Bill Clinton’s policy decisions and his personal indiscretions have plagued Hillary Clinton’s political fortunes, putting her supporters in a difficult position this…

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Some female comedians say they have been exploited by a longstanding improv concept called “Yes, And.”

Yes, Stop, L.A. Comedy

Some female comedians say they have been exploited by a longstanding improv concept called “Yes, And.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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