Hockey at the Olympics

Feb. 16, 2018

The U.S. women’s hockey team might need a little help with their bruised psyches today. They lost a nail-biter against Canada.

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Guest:

Christian Bordal - Managing Producer, Greater LA - @ChristianBordal

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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