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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Who is Boris Johnson?

    Boris Johnson, former two-term mayor of London, known for his mop of blonde hair and flamboyant style, has been the face of the Brexit campaign. Now that British Prime Minister David Cameron is stepping down, Johnson is the front-runner to replace him. What do we know about Boris Johnson?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 24, 2016 • 1 min read

    Boris Johnson, former two-term mayor of London, known for his mop of blonde hair and flamboyant style, has been the face of the Brexit campaign. Now that British Prime Minister David Cameron is stepping down, Johnson is the front-runner to replace him. What do we know about Boris Johnson? Are there comparisons to be made between him and our own outspoken, unusually coiffed candidate: Donald Trump?

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    Brexit, The Day After
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    2. 9:31Who is Boris Johnson?You’re reading this
    3. 17:47Will LA Implement New Restrictions on Airbnb?
    4. 29:08New Releases: ‘The Shallows,’ ‘Swiss Army Man,’ and ‘Neon Demon’
    5. 43:30How Will Brexit Affect Hollywood?
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Brexit, The Day After
    1. 0:41Brexit, The Day After
    2. 9:31Who is Boris Johnson?You’re reading this
    3. 17:47Will LA Implement New Restrictions on Airbnb?
    4. 29:08New Releases: ‘The Shallows,’ ‘Swiss Army Man,’ and ‘Neon Demon’
    5. 43:30How Will Brexit Affect Hollywood?
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