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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Donald Trump Sells Miss Universe

    Trump’s been leading in the polls, but his politics have been clashing with his some of his business ventures. So today, he announced he’s unloading one of those ventures. Trump has sold the Miss Universe beauty pageant empire.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 14, 2015 • 1 min read

    Trump’s been leading in the polls, but his politics have been clashing with his some of his business ventures. So today, he announced he’s unloading one of those ventures. Trump has sold the Miss Universe beauty pageant empire. For months, he’s been battling with the TV networks that air the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants because of his comments on immigration. We get a primer on the sale.

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    4. 29:03Is Silicon Valley in a Tech Bubble?
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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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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Reagan and the New GOP, Silicon Valley’s Tech Bubble and an Almond Makeover
    1. 0:00Republican Presidential Hopefuls Sing Reagan’s Praises
    2. 12:06Donald Trump Sells Miss UniverseYou’re reading this
    3. 18:27TV Roundup: Colbert, Political Ads and More
    4. 29:03Is Silicon Valley in a Tech Bubble?
    5. 43:07The Almond Tries For a Comeback
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