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Trump and American labor: A love story?

Hosted by Warren Olney Jan. 06, 2017 National

In a rare political moment, the head of the AFL-CIO has expressed some agreement with the Republican President-elect. But how far is Donald Trump willing to go on behalf of working Americans? We look for answers among his appointees to offices that can make a difference.

Photo: Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., and Donald Trump's pick as Labor Secretary.

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Paul von Zielbauer, Jenny Hamel, Elizabeth Segal

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