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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What is obstruction of justice?

    In his letter to Congress, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr wrote that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report showed no Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential campaign. President Trump says the investigation “totally exonerated” him.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 26, 2019 • 47m Listen

    In his letter to Congress, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr wrote that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report showed no Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential campaign. President Trump says the investigation “totally exonerated” him. But the Mueller report was more ambiguous on the question of whether Trump obstructed justice.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Analyzing Attorney General Barr’s decision to not pursue obstruction of justice charges against Trump

      In his letter to Congress, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr wrote that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report showed no Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential campaign. President Trump says the investigation “totally exonerated” him.

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      9 min
    2. 9:13

      What does the partial exoneration of Trump mean for the media?

      Many people on the left are disappointed with Robert Mueller’s report.  There was a nearly two year buildup to it.

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      9 min
    3. 18:01

      The prison consulting gig: Helping white collar criminals face the music

      In the wake of the college admissions scandal, wealthy parents, students, and coaches have to face the fact they might end up in prison. Justin Paperny helps prepare white collar criminals for life in prison.

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      10 min
    4. 27:41

      Music inspired by current events, including the 50th anniversary of Woodstock

      We discuss “Heaven & Hell” by Vangelis, the theme song to Carl Sagan’s 1980 PBS series “Cosmos,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year; “Desire” by Talk Talk, whose lead singer Mark Hollis died at the end of February; “What She Thinks…

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      12 min
    5. 40:11

      All eyes are on Zion Williamson as Duke advances in March Madness

      The top college basketball teams advanced to the Sweet 16 of the men’s NCAA. The standout player this year is Zion Williamson from Duke University.

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      8 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Michell Eloy

      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      Analyzing Attorney General Barr’s decision to not pursue obstruction of justice charges against Trump

    2. 9:139 min

      What does the partial exoneration of Trump mean for the media?

    3. 18:0110 min

      The prison consulting gig: Helping white collar criminals face the music

    4. 27:4112 min

      Music inspired by current events, including the 50th anniversary of Woodstock

    5. 40:118 min

      All eyes are on Zion Williamson as Duke advances in March Madness

    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand