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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What to expect this primary season from presidential candidates?

    Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his presidential candidacy today, and former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to follow on Wednesday. On the Democratic side, anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 6, 2023 • 1 min read

    Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his presidential candidacy today, and former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to follow on Wednesday. On the Democratic side, anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is polling at 20%.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Patricia Arquette looks back on career, Apple pushes out VR headset
    1. 0:00What to expect this primary season from presidential candidates?You’re reading this
    2. 13:10How could a potential pilot strike affect summer travel?
    3. 23:38Patricia Arquette on complicated characters, fight for LGBTQ rights
    4. 41:28Apple’s new VR headset is a head scratcher
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand