Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Ben Carson and Mike Pompeo face confirmation hearings
Ben Carson has no experience running a government agency, but it looks like he will soon head the $47 billion Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also today, Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director was questioned on his views on torture.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto courtesy of Gage Skidmore; Ben Carson speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.
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5 storiesWith Ben Carson to lead HUD, what’s at stake for housing policy?
Ben Carson has no experience running a government agency. But it looks like he’ll soon be in charge of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a $47 billion agency.
Read the story11 minMike Pompeo addresses torture and Russian hacking
Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director has talked about the war against terrorism as a fight between radical Muslims and Christians. He’s also supported the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques.
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Our web guru talks about whether it’s time to retire the term “fake news,” and the chances that Mark Zuckerberg will run for president.
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Comedian-turned-podcaster Michael Ian Black has convinced some high profile guests to make startling confessions.
Read the story13 minWhy it's a bad idea for the Chargers to move to LA
The San Diego Chargers have announced they’re moving north to become the Los Angeles Chargers. But do Angelenos really want them?
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