Press Play with Madeleine Brand
President Trump’s 2020 campaign strategy: more of the same?
President Donald Trump was at a campaign rally in North Carolina Wednesday, basking in chants of “send her back.” Those chants were directed at Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPresident Donald Trump was at a campaign rally in North Carolina Wednesday, basking in chants of “send her back.” Those chants were directed at Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee.
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5 storiesIs ‘send her back’ the new ‘lock her up?’
President Donald Trump was at a campaign rally in North Carolina yesterday, basking in chants of “send her back.” Those chants were directed at Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee.
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There are computer hackers, life hackers, and now wealthy health nuts are becoming bio hackers. Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, is trying to biohack his way to immortality. He's launched a couple of gyms called Upgrade Labs.
Read the story9 minWhat to watch at Outfest, the LGBTQ film festival
Outfest begins today, with an opening gala at the Orpheum downtown. The film festival’s main mission is to promote equality and share more LGBTQ stories on the big screen.
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