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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play call-in: Kavanaugh and sexual assault

    As the FBI looks into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the nation is starkly and bitterly divided over last week’s hearings.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 1, 2018 • 48m Listen

    As the FBI looks into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the nation is starkly and bitterly divided over last week’s hearings. Today, we take your phone calls about how the last few days have made you feel, changed your perspectives.

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Why did the Supreme Court reject a case over California’s coastal access laws?

      In the shadow of the Kavanaugh confirmation drama, the Supreme Court began its new term today with eight justices. For now, the court is evenly divided along party lines.

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      14 min
    2. 5:00

      Does #MeToo have room for Republican women?

      The #MeToo movement began in Democratic-leaning California. Some people worry that Republican victims of sex crimes may feel uncomfortable saying “me too.”

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      17 min
    3. 10:00

      Following Kavanaugh hearing, how do people decide whether or not to share their own stories?

      We look at the personal, psychological impact of the Brett Kavanaugh testimonies now. Sexual assault hotlines have been a lot busier since last Thursday’s hearing. Both men and women are re-examining their own experiences.

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      17 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Duarte Geraldino

      journalist, analyst, and radio host

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Michell Eloy

      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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      Amy Ta

      Digital News & Culture Editor

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0014 min

      Why did the Supreme Court reject a case over California’s coastal access laws?

    2. 5:0017 min

      Does #MeToo have room for Republican women?

    3. 10:0017 min

      Following Kavanaugh hearing, how do people decide whether or not to share their own stories?

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