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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Democratic and Conservative Divides, 'Krisha' and Dental Magic

    There’s political in-fighting on the left and the right: First, how has Bernie Sanders forced Hillary Clinton to move left on her positions? Then, how is the conservative media split over Donald Trump?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 15, 2016 • 52m Listen

    International trade deals have become an issue on the presidential campaign trail, we look at how they are perceived in rust belt states like Ohio, where voters go to the polls today.

    Then, political in-fighting on the left and the right: How has Bernie Sanders forced Hillary Clinton to the left? And how is the conservative media split over Donald Trump?

    Next, the star of the new film Krisha talks about her role and how the movie - directed by her nephew - mirrors her real-life family.

    And finally, the promise of nanoparticles in the future of dental care.

    Banner Image: Supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hold up signs to drivers as they pass by on Super Tuesday in Middleburg Heights, Ohio March 15, 2016. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 13:49

      Democratic Divide

      Hillary Clinton has changed her position on the Trans Pacific Partnership. She helped negotiate it as Secretary of State and once called it the “gold standard” of trade agreements. Now she says she’s opposed to it, forced to move to the left by opponent Bernie Sanders. He’s forced her to move left on a number of issues as well.

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      8 min
    2. 22:34

      The Conservative Media Split

      Donald Trump has split the Republican Party. He’s also split the conservative media. Personalities like Rush Limbaugh praise him, while Glenn Beck and Fox News bash him.

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      9 min
    3. 30:00

      International Trade and Rust Belt Voters

      International trade deals have become a real issue on the presidential campaign trail. Trade is especially important in rust belt states like Ohio, which will vote today.

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      13 min
    4. 32:10

      'Krisha'

      Krisha is a new film about a middle-aged woman who comes home for Thanksgiving after being away for many years. We don’t know why she left or where she’s been, but you can feel the tension in the air when she shows up with her luggage. It only gets worse from there.

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      14 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 13:498 min

      Democratic Divide

    2. 22:349 min

      The Conservative Media Split

    3. 30:0013 min

      International Trade and Rust Belt Voters

    4. 32:1014 min

      'Krisha'

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