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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks, doesn't clear Trump of obstruction of justice

    Today Special Counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence about his report. He said there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, but insufficient evidence of a broad conspiracy with the Trump campaign.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 30, 2019 • 50m Listen

    Today Special Counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence about his report. He said there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, but insufficient evidence of a broad conspiracy with the Trump campaign. Mueller emphasized that he did not clear the president of obstruction of justice.

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    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Mueller: There was Russian meddling, Trump isn't exonerated of obstruction of justice

      Today Special Counsel Robert Mueller broke his years-long silence about his report. He said there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, but insufficient evidence of a broad conspiracy with the Trump campaign.

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      9 min
    2. 8:55

      Missouri could become the only U.S. state with no abortion clinics

      Missouri is threatening to pull a Planned Parenthood clinic’s license to perform abortions this week. If that happens, Missouri will become the only state with no abortion clinics.

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      9 min
    3. 17:46

      Can you give up flying to fight climate change? Tips for greener travel

      The summer travel season officially kicked off during the Memorial Day weekend. TSA says more than 260 million people are expected to pass through airport checkpoints between now and Labor Day.

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      10 min
    4. 27:44

      Why Live Nation is buying indie music clubs in in LA

      Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster and produces big-name concerts, is expanding into the indie scene. Live Nation has bought Spaceland Presents, known for its clubs in Silver Lake, Echo Park, and downtown Los Angeles.

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      9 min
    5. 36:56

      The idiosyncratic style of fashion designer Rudi Gernreich

      Rudi Gernreich redefined how the world saw swimsuits. The avant-garde darling of 1960s and 1970s fashion challenged conventional standards of beauty, gender, and identity.

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      14 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      Mueller: There was Russian meddling, Trump isn't exonerated of obstruction of justice

    2. 8:559 min

      Missouri could become the only U.S. state with no abortion clinics

    3. 17:4610 min

      Can you give up flying to fight climate change? Tips for greener travel

    4. 27:449 min

      Why Live Nation is buying indie music clubs in in LA

    5. 36:5614 min

      The idiosyncratic style of fashion designer Rudi Gernreich

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