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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    GOP Tech Dollars

    The second Republican debate takes place tonight in Simi Valley. But the GOP has Silicon Valley on its mind when it comes to fundraising. According to a new analysis by the LA Times, the Bay Area beats out both Los Angeles and Orange County when it comes to donations to Republican candidates.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 16, 2015 • 1 min read

    The second Republican debate takes place tonight in Simi Valley. But the GOP has Silicon Valley on its mind when it comes to fundraising. According to a new analysis by the LA Times, the Bay Area beats out both Los Angeles and Orange County when it comes to donations to Republican candidates.

    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Carly Fiorina, Faking Tragedy, and Making L.A.: Civic Engagement
    1. 0:00GOP Tech DollarsYou’re reading this
    2. 9:53Carly Fiorina’s Business Background
    3. 19:59State of the Economy
    4. 28:07Making L.A.: Civic Engagement
    5. 42:42Faking Tragedy
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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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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Melanie Mason

      California Bureau Chief for Politico

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      Julie Samuels

      Executive Director of Engine, a political advocacy group for startups.

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Carly Fiorina, Faking Tragedy, and Making L.A.: Civic Engagement
    1. 0:00GOP Tech DollarsYou’re reading this
    2. 9:53Carly Fiorina’s Business Background
    3. 19:59State of the Economy
    4. 28:07Making L.A.: Civic Engagement
    5. 42:42Faking Tragedy
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand