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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Volkswagen Announces New Software Investigation

    Volkswagen’s emissions scandal is the automotive story that keeps on giving. The company announced an investigation today to see whether more car models than previously thought are affected by this software cheat.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 22, 2015 • 1 min read

    Volkswagen’s emissions scandal is the automotive story that keeps on giving. The company announced an investigation today to see whether more car models than previously thought are affected by this software cheat.

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    Libya, Putin Biography, and 'You're Eating It Wrong'
    1. 0:00Congressional Hearings
    2. 9:12Libya Today
    3. 16:21Volkswagen Announces New Software InvestigationYou’re reading this
    4. 26:14The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin
    5. 42:06'You're Eating It Wrong'
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Libya, Putin Biography, and 'You're Eating It Wrong'
    1. 0:00Congressional Hearings
    2. 9:12Libya Today
    3. 16:21Volkswagen Announces New Software InvestigationYou’re reading this
    4. 26:14The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin
    5. 42:06'You're Eating It Wrong'
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