Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The presidential debate and the Proud Boys
During Tuesday’s presidential debate, Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacists when asked to do so by moderator Chris Wallace. Instead, Trump told the alt-right group the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenDuring Tuesday’s presidential debate, Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacists when asked to do so by moderator Chris Wallace. Instead, Trump told the alt-right group the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.” KCRW looks at what the debate means for the Proud Boys, and whether they have a vision for America.
In this episode
5 storiesWhat the first Trump-Biden presidential debate means for the Proud Boys
Tuesday’s presidential debate involved a lot of yelling, interrupting and name calling — mostly by Donald Trump. He refused to condemn white supremacists when asked to do so by moderator Chris Wallace.
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Read the story7 minPaper money, the gold standard, Bitcoin: How money keeps changing
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