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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The future of FOX News after Roger Ailes

    News of the death of Robert Ailes broke early Thursday morning. He advised presidents and was one of the first backers of Donald Trump. But Ailes was forced out at Fox amid a sexual harassment scandal. He was also the target of smears and apparent spying. We look at his legacy and whether Fox can regain its stature with conservatives.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 18, 2017 • 1 min read

    News of the death of Robert Ailes broke early Thursday morning. He advised presidents and was one of the first backers of Donald Trump. But Ailes was forced out at Fox amid a sexual harassment scandal. He was also the target of smears and apparent spying. We look at his legacy and whether Fox can regain its stature with conservatives.

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    1. 0:00Should Congress launch an independent investigation into Russian meddling?
    2. 9:49The future of FOX News after Roger AilesYou’re reading this
    3. 17:38After 7 years in prison, what will Chelsea Manning do with her freedom?
    4. 26:40Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Damn’ is two albums in one, with different messages
    5. 41:04Why President Trump keeps sticking by Mike Flynn
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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Will an independent counsel be enough?
    1. 0:00Should Congress launch an independent investigation into Russian meddling?
    2. 9:49The future of FOX News after Roger AilesYou’re reading this
    3. 17:38After 7 years in prison, what will Chelsea Manning do with her freedom?
    4. 26:40Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Damn’ is two albums in one, with different messages
    5. 41:04Why President Trump keeps sticking by Mike Flynn
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