What to expect this primary season from presidential candidates?

Jun. 06, 2023 Politics

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his presidential candidacy today, and former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to follow on Wednesday. On the Democratic side, anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is polling at 20%.

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Credits

Guest:

Michael Scherer - national political reporter, Washington Post - @michaelscherer

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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