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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Can Conservatives Beat Trump?

    Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both emerged victorious last night in the latest primary election. Most political analysts agree that both candidates are likely to clinch the nominations.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 16, 2016 • 1 min read

    Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both emerged victorious last night in the latest primary election. Most political analysts agree that both candidates are likely to clinch the nominations. On the Republican side, Trump’s strength has some conservative insiders scrambling to formulate a hail mary -- a possible third party “true conservative” to run in the fall. With that in mind, several influential conservative leaders will convene in Washington this week to develop their plan to defeat the Donald.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Shane Goldmacher

      national political reporter, New York Times

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Obama's Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland, and Conservatives on Trump
    1. 0:00Who is Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland?
    2. 10:22Can Conservatives Beat Trump?You’re reading this
    3. 18:55New Guidelines on Opioid Prescriptions
    4. 27:25'Every Song Ever'
    5. 42:48What is Fashion in L.A. Week?
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