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Can Trump bring manufacturing back home?

Hosted by Warren Olney Nov. 29, 2016 National

The President-elect is already trying to make good on his promise to restore America's manufacturing economy. Did voters threatened with losing their jobs really believe he could do it? Does rebuilding the infrastructure hold the promise of bipartisan support?

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Sáša Woodruff, Paul von Zielbauer, Katie Cooper