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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Calif. Governor's race: John Cox interview

    John Cox one of the Republicans in the California governor’s race. Originally from Illinois, he’s a venture capitalist living in Rancho Santa Fe. He backs President Trump and wants to end California’s sanctuary state law.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 14, 2018 • 48m Listen

    John Cox one of the Republicans in the California governor’s race. Originally from Illinois, he’s a venture capitalist living in Rancho Santa Fe. He backs President Trump and wants to end California’s sanctuary state law. He talks to us about the housing crisis, crime levels, the Republican effort to repeal the state gas tax, and more.

    Image of gubernatorial candidate John Cox at KCRW by Amy Ta.

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:00

      U.S. breaks with tradition, opens embassy in Jerusalem

      In a controversial move, the U.S. on Monday opened its embassy in Jerusalem, setting off deadly protests along the Israeli-Gaza border.

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      11 min
    2. 10:44

      John Cox on why he can win state office as a Republican

      John Cox one of the Republicans in the California governor’s race. Originally from Illinois, he’s a venture capitalist living in Rancho Santa Fe. He backs President Trump and wants to end California’s sanctuary state law.

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      20 min
    3. 30:50

      Supreme Court rulings and another Rudy Giuliani misstep

      The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that banned commercial sports gambling in most states. New Jersey brought the suit, but the ruling opens the door for other states looking to allow and tax sports gambling.

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      9 min
    4. 40:09

      'Orwellian' new labels for genetically modified foods

      The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled new labels for genetically modified foods, but they don’t actually say “GMO” or “genetically modified.” Instead, the labels say “BE” for bioengineered and look like smiley faces.

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      7 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      U.S. breaks with tradition, opens embassy in Jerusalem

    2. 10:4420 min

      John Cox on why he can win state office as a Republican

    3. 30:509 min

      Supreme Court rulings and another Rudy Giuliani misstep

    4. 40:097 min

      'Orwellian' new labels for genetically modified foods

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