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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Is Anthony Scaramucci playing an Italian-American stereotype?

    “As you know from the Italian expression: ‘the fish stinks from the head down…’ Well, I can tell you two fish that don’t stink, and that’s me and the president.” White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci said that to CNN yesterday. We find out what Italian Americans make of him.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 28, 2017 • 1 min read

    “As you know from the Italian expression: ‘the fish stinks from the head down…’ Well, I can tell you two fish that don’t stink, and that’s me and the president.” White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci said that to CNN yesterday. We find out what Italian Americans make of him.

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    3. 17:55Is Anthony Scaramucci playing an Italian-American stereotype?You’re reading this
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    5. 34:58Is 'Atomic Blonde' too violent or just violent enough?
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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Is Anthony Scaramucci's tirade part of his communications strategy?
    1. 0:00Is the GOP effort to replace Obamacare really over?
    2. 10:07What the 'Mooch' means for the White House communications team
    3. 17:55Is Anthony Scaramucci playing an Italian-American stereotype?You’re reading this
    4. 23:17Making a movie where you're not wanted
    5. 34:58Is 'Atomic Blonde' too violent or just violent enough?
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand