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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Bob Woodward's book describes the Trump White House as 'Crazytown'

    Bob Woodward says his book, “Fear: Trump in the White House,” is based on hundreds of hours of interviews with White House insiders. But despite his efforts, Woodward didn’t manage to talk to the president himself.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 5, 2018 • 1 min read

    Bob Woodward says his book, “Fear: Trump in the White House,” is based on hundreds of hours of interviews with White House insiders. But despite his efforts, Woodward didn’t manage to talk to the president himself. Trump now is calling for Congress to change libel laws to make it easier for him to seek retribution against Woodward for his depiction of a White House heading for a “nervous breakdown.” The book isn’t officially out until next week, but a few reporters got an early look.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    How José Andrés fed Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit
    1. 0:00Bob Woodward's book describes the Trump White House as 'Crazytown'You’re reading this
    2. 14:31Nicaraguan president now uses paramilitary death squads, which he fought against 40 years ago
    3. 22:46Why Puerto Rico is not prepared for another hurricane
    4. 31:46Chef José Andrés on relief efforts after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico
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