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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Analysis: Ambassador Sondland’s testimony in impeachment inquiry

    Gordon Sondland said there was a quid pro quo in dealings with Ukraine, and that he assumed military aid for Ukraine had strings attached. Sondland also implicated senior administration officials, saying they were all “in the loop.”

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    By Madeleine Brand • Nov 20, 2019 • 49m Listen

    Gordon Sondland said there was a quid pro quo in dealings with Ukraine, and that he assumed military aid for Ukraine had strings attached. Sondland also implicated senior administration officials, saying they were all “in the loop.”

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    1. 0:00

      Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony: Everyone was 'in the loop'

      Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union, gave a bombshell testimony this morning. He said there was a quid pro quo in dealings with Ukraine.

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    2. 14:19

      Gov. Newsom blocks new fracking, pending scientific review

      Governor Gavin Newsom announced another investigation this week that could set back the oil industry. He said he won’t approve any new hydraulic fracturing permits, or fracking, until scientists can review the projects.

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      10 min
    3. 24:02

      Chef Alison Roman on cooking unfussy food when having people over

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      13 min
    4. 37:00

      Disney+ reminds viewers of the studio's culturally insensitive past

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0014 min

      Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony: Everyone was 'in the loop'

    2. 14:1910 min

      Gov. Newsom blocks new fracking, pending scientific review

    3. 24:0213 min

      Chef Alison Roman on cooking unfussy food when having people over

    4. 37:0012 min

      Disney+ reminds viewers of the studio's culturally insensitive past

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