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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What are the challenges for Bernie Sanders in his presidential bid?

    Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced this morning he’s running for president in 2020. He almost won the democratic nomination in 2016. Can he do it in 2020? We look how Sanders stacks up against an already crowded Democratic field.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 19, 2019 • 47m Listen

    Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced this morning he’s running for president in 2020. He almost won the democratic nomination in 2016. Can he do it in 2020? We look how Sanders stacks up against an already crowded Democratic field.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      California Attorney General sues Trump over national emergency declaration

      California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and attorneys general from 15 other states want to block President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border.

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      7 min
    2. 6:46

      How does Bernie Sanders stack against other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates?

      Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced this morning he’s entering the 2020 presidential race, bringing the Democratic candidate count to 12. As an underdog, Sanders had a surprisingly strong showing in 2016 against Hillary Clinton.

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      8 min
    3. 14:23

      Remembering fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

      Karl Lagerfeld died today. He was 85. His career spanned seven decades, and he’s credited with turning Chanel from a struggling brand into a fashion powerhouse. He also designed for Fendi, Chloe, and his own line.

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      6 min
    4. 19:55

      What’s changed in the comedy industry after #MeToo?

      Louis C.K. and Aziz Ansari are back on tour after taking months off after accusations of sexual misconduct. Their shows are selling out all over the country.

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      16 min
    5. 35:00

      New music by LCD Soundsystem and UK artists

      We look at new music: “Albatross” by Westerman , a British musician with a show coming up in LA; “Seconds” by LCD Soundsystem , who famously broke up in 2011, then got back together a couple of years ago; “Who Knows” by Angeleno …

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      13 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      California Attorney General sues Trump over national emergency declaration

    2. 6:468 min

      How does Bernie Sanders stack against other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates?

    3. 14:236 min

      Remembering fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

    4. 19:5516 min

      What’s changed in the comedy industry after #MeToo?

    5. 35:0013 min

      New music by LCD Soundsystem and UK artists

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