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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Clashes between federal officers and protestors continue in Portland, now spread nationwide

    New demonstrations have erupted nationwide in response to the continued clashes between federal agents and activists in Portland. KCRW looks at some of these protests, and checks in on what’s happening in Oregon.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 27, 2020 • 7m Listen

    New demonstrations have erupted nationwide in response to the continued clashes between federal agents and activists in Portland. KCRW looks at some of these protests, and checks in on what’s happening in Oregon.

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    How to improve remote education in the fall
    1. 0:00Clashes between federal officers and protestors continue in Portland, now spread nationwideYou’re reading this
    2. 7:07Federal judge rejects Oregon's legal effort to put restrictions on federal agents there
    3. 14:51Ideas for making online education more equitable when school starts in August
    4. 28:28Fans celebrate the return of pro sports, even as players test positive
    5. 37:43Troubadour, Zebulon, other music venues could permanently close if there’s no financial relief
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      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    How to improve remote education in the fall
    1. 0:00Clashes between federal officers and protestors continue in Portland, now spread nationwideYou’re reading this
    2. 7:07Federal judge rejects Oregon's legal effort to put restrictions on federal agents there
    3. 14:51Ideas for making online education more equitable when school starts in August
    4. 28:28Fans celebrate the return of pro sports, even as players test positive
    5. 37:43Troubadour, Zebulon, other music venues could permanently close if there’s no financial relief
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand