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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Where will Paul Manafort's indictment lead?

    Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort turned himself in today to face federal charges of money laundering, conspiracy and tax evasion. There were 12 counts in all. His colleague Rick Gates was also charged. Another Trump campaign advisor, George Papadopoulos, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 30, 2017 • 48m Listen

    Photo: Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, one focus of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, hides behind his car visor as he leaves his home in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. October 30, 2017. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Mueller investigation leads to indictment of former Trump campaign chairman

      Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort turned himself in today to face the indictment against him. His colleague Rick Gates was also charged. Separately, another Trump campaign advisor, George Papadopoulos, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

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      7 min
    2. 7:11

      What's next for prosecutors in Manafort indictment?

      Now that Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos face federal charges, what happens next? Will there be a trial? Can Trump pardon his former advisors?

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      8 min
    3. 15:25

      How 18th century Alien and Sedition Acts figure into today's politics

      The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in the 18th century. One of them is still on the books and could be used to justify government discrimination against anyone it deems an “enemy.”

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      9 min
    4. 24:37

      Kevin Spacey's explanation for attacking a minor decades ago angers gay rights leaders

      Kevin Spacey apologized for assaulting a 14-year-old decades ago, but says he doesn’t remember doing it. And, by the way, he’s gay now. Spacey’s announcement is being criticized by gay groups for conflating the assault with his sexuality.

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      8 min
    5. 32:47

      In 'Long Way Down,' a young man makes a hard choice

      Jason Reynolds’ latest novel is written entirely in verse, and takes place during one elevator ride in which a 15-year-old boy has to decide whether to kill someone he thinks shot his brother.

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      13 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      Mueller investigation leads to indictment of former Trump campaign chairman

    2. 7:118 min

      What's next for prosecutors in Manafort indictment?

    3. 15:259 min

      How 18th century Alien and Sedition Acts figure into today's politics

    4. 24:378 min

      Kevin Spacey's explanation for attacking a minor decades ago angers gay rights leaders

    5. 32:4713 min

      In 'Long Way Down,' a young man makes a hard choice

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