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Donald Trump: The Man behind the Candidate

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 08, 2016 National
In the first months of campaigning for the GOP presidential nomination, Donald Trump has relied on sweeping generalities, but many want to know more. We talk with supporters and skeptics about Trump's record and his White House qualifications.

In the first months of campaigning for the GOP presidential nomination, Donald Trump has relied on sweeping generalities, but many want to know more. We talk with supporters and skeptics about Trump's record and his White House qualifications.

Later on the program, has North Dakota's oil boom gone bust?  

Photo: Michael Vadon

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Donald Trump: A Look at the Man behind the Message

In the first months of campaigning for the GOP presidential nomination, Donald Trump has relied on sweeping generalities. That and similar promises are now familiar -- and...

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The Bakken Bust?

In a very short time, the State of North Dakota surpassed Alaska as America's second-largest producer of oil. That was when the price was on the rise. Now it's on the decline.

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Paul von Zielbauer, Christine Detz

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