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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper touts his ability to bring the country together

    Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper is known for his centrist views. During his tenure leading the purple state, he developed a reputation as someone who regularly reached across the aisle. He calls himself a pragmatic progressive.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 3, 2019 • 51m Listen

    Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper is known for his centrist views. During his tenure leading the purple state, he developed a reputation as someone who regularly reached across the aisle. He calls himself a pragmatic progressive. He shares his views on health care, the environment, legal marijuana, and more.

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:00

      John Hickenlooper on legal cannabis, health care, and running for president

      Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper is known for his centrist views. During his tenure leading the purple state, he developed a reputation as someone who regularly reached across the aisle. He calls himself a pragmatic progressive.

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      15 min
    2. 15:21

      Is it possible to change the DOJ policy on not indicting a sitting president?

      Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren wants to change the Justice Department’s current policy of not indicting a sitting president.

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      9 min
    3. 24:20

      Apple breaks up iTunes as it faces scrutiny by the Justice Department

      Apple announced today that they’re breaking up iTunes and rethinking their approach to music, podcasts, TV and books. They also announced iOS 13, the new MacBook Pro, updates to the health app, and more. But it is a complicated time for Apple.

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      10 min
    4. 34:20

      Finneas O'Connell on his sister Billie Eilish becoming a star, and branching out on his own

      Billie Eilish has been rising to the top of the charts recently, known for songs such as "Ocean Eyes" and "Bad Guy." Her songs, streamed more than a billion times, are produced and co-written by her brother Finneas O'Connell.

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      17 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0015 min

      John Hickenlooper on legal cannabis, health care, and running for president

    2. 15:219 min

      Is it possible to change the DOJ policy on not indicting a sitting president?

    3. 24:2010 min

      Apple breaks up iTunes as it faces scrutiny by the Justice Department

    4. 34:2017 min

      Finneas O'Connell on his sister Billie Eilish becoming a star, and branching out on his own

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