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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Democratic candidates' visions for health care

    The second Democratic presidential debates are happening tonight and Wednesday. Democratic voters consistently rate health care as one of their top concerns. We run through the candidates' different health care plans.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 30, 2019 • 51m Listen

    The second Democratic presidential debates are happening tonight and Wednesday. Democratic voters consistently rate health care as one of their top concerns. We run through the candidates' different health care plans.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Build on Obamacare or Medicare for All? The wide range of Democratic health care proposals

      The second Democratic presidential debates are happening tonight and Wednesday. Democratic voters consistently rate health care as one of their top concerns. We run through the candidates' different health care plans.

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      10 min
    2. 9:54

      Californians' biggest environmental concerns

      The environment is a top issue for California voters, according to a new survey from the Public Policy Institute of California.

      Read the story
      9 min
    3. 18:35

      Working at a Korean restaurant: Long hours, little pay

      It's not tough to find good Korean food for cheap in LA.

      Read the story
      7 min
    4. 25:51

      The silent political activism of Marshawn Lynch

      Retired NFL player Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch is considered one of the best running backs of his generation. But his actions off the field, especially his refusal to answer reporters’ questions, is the focus of a new documentary titled "Lynch."

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      15 min
    5. 40:30

      How 'Orange Is The New Black' redefined TV

      The last season of "Orange Is the New Black" is here. For seven seasons, the story has followed vibrant characters like Piper, Crazy Eyes, and Taystee during their time locked up.

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      11 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Michell Eloy

      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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      Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir

      Associate producer

      News

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      Build on Obamacare or Medicare for All? The wide range of Democratic health care proposals

    2. 9:549 min

      Californians' biggest environmental concerns

    3. 18:357 min

      Working at a Korean restaurant: Long hours, little pay

    4. 25:5115 min

      The silent political activism of Marshawn Lynch

    5. 40:3011 min

      How 'Orange Is The New Black' redefined TV

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