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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Some Democrats might join Trump and GOP’s aims to nix climate programs

    Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 8, 2025 • 15m Listen

    Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

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    Energy Star and CA EVs under attack, ‘Sister, Sinner’ book
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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Energy Star and CA EVs under attack, ‘Sister, Sinner’ book
    1. 0:00Some Democrats might join Trump and GOP’s aims to nix climate programsYou’re reading this
    2. 15:03School police departments: Contracts may be troubling, vague
    3. 24:59Aimee Semple McPherson: Farm girl, ‘kidnapped’ preacher, indicted celeb
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand