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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The Holder Legacy

    Attorney General Eric Holder announced he’s resigning today. His outspokenness about race and civil rights is a big part of his legacy. But he’s also been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats for his role in handling the financial crisis and the war on terror. And he’s been at extreme odds with Congress.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 25, 2014 • 1 min read

    Attorney General Eric Holder announced he’s resigning today. His outspokenness about race and civil rights is a big part of his legacy. But he’s also been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats for his role in handling the financial crisis and the war on terror. And he’s been at extreme odds with Congress. We look back at his legacy and the future of the office.

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    Holder’s Track Record, Australia’s Environmental About-Face and Comedian Tig Notaro
    1. 0:00The Holder LegacyYou’re reading this
    2. 16:42Australia’s Environmental About-Face
    3. 24:22Comedian Tig Notaro
    4. 40:01The Future and Past of a Dog & Cat Hospital
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Andrew Walsh

      Too Beautiful to Live

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      Christian Bordal

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      David A. Graham

      staff writer for the Atlantic

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      Del Quentin Wilber

      Justice Department Correspondent for Bloomberg News.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Holder’s Track Record, Australia’s Environmental About-Face and Comedian Tig Notaro
    1. 0:00The Holder LegacyYou’re reading this
    2. 16:42Australia’s Environmental About-Face
    3. 24:22Comedian Tig Notaro
    4. 40:01The Future and Past of a Dog & Cat Hospital
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