Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Anthony Scaramucci's tirade part of his communications strategy?

White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci’s profane rant against his colleagues has stunned everyone. We look at his feud with Reince Priebus, and whether this kind of chaos and distraction is what the White House wants. Also, is Scaramucci the ultimate Italian-American stereotype?

By Madeleine Brand • Jul 28, 2017 • 48m Listen

Photo: White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci speaks during an on air interview at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 26, 2017. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)

Madeleine Brand
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Anthony Scaramucci's tirade part of his communications strategy?

White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci’s profane rant against his colleagues has stunned everyone. We look at his feud with Reince Priebus, and whether this kind of chaos and distraction is what the White House wants. Also, is Scaramucci the ultimate Italian-American stereotype?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Anthony Scaramucci's tirade part of his communications strategy?

White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci’s profane rant against his colleagues has stunned everyone. We look at his feud with Reince Priebus, and whether this kind of chaos and distraction is what the White House wants. Also, is Scaramucci the ultimate Italian-American stereotype?

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