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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    A look into Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer

    Not many people knew the name Michael Avenatti before he became the lawyer representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Trump.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 15, 2018 • 1 min read

    Not many people knew the name Michael Avenatti before he became the lawyer representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Trump. Avenatti is now everywhere -- from frequent TV appearances to outspoken posts on social media. We take a closer look at the Orange County attorney.

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    Calif. Governor's race: John Chiang interview
    1. 0:00A look into Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyerYou’re reading this
    2. 10:53John Chiang: education is top priority in gubernatorial campaign
    3. 30:17'Vida' tackles gentrification and cultural identity issues
    4. 43:39Remembering prolific author and journalist, Tom Wolfe
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Calif. Governor's race: John Chiang interview
    1. 0:00A look into Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyerYou’re reading this
    2. 10:53John Chiang: education is top priority in gubernatorial campaign
    3. 30:17'Vida' tackles gentrification and cultural identity issues
    4. 43:39Remembering prolific author and journalist, Tom Wolfe
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand