Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Presidential candidates accuse each other of racism
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded accusations of racism in speeches yesterday. As the election enters the final trimester the presidential race is dominated not by talk of policy, but which candidate is the real racist. While Clinton has a slight lead in most recent polls, both candidates have low favorability ratings.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded accusations of racism in speeches yesterday. As the election enters the final trimester the presidential race is dominated not by talk of policy, but which candidate is the real racist. While Clinton has a slight lead in most recent polls, both candidates have low favorability ratings. It’s not clear yet how much either is benefitting from calling the other racist.
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Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Jolie Myers
Managing Producer, 'Press Play'
Jason A. Johnson
professor of political science and journalism, Morgan State University; politics editor, The Root; host, “A Word with Jason Johnson.”
The full episode
1 of 5Accusations of racism on the campaign trail- 0:30Presidential candidates accuse each other of racismYou’re reading this
- 10:27What political coverage looks like on Facebook
- 22:05President Obama expands the Hawaiian Marine Monument
- 31:18Born Bright’ and the challenges of escaping poverty
- 46:00Friday Film: ‘Southside With You,’ ‘Don’t Breathe’