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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Why Are Southern California Republicans Favoring Trump?

    Why are Southern California GOP voters leaning toward Trump? Who will take over for Bob Iger now that Disney heir apparent Thomas Staggs has stepped down? And how has Kim Kardashian’s rear end wreaked havoc at Yahoo?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 5, 2016 • 51m Listen

    Southern California Republican voters are favoring Trump. How come?

    Then, Thomas Staggs, Disney heir apparent, has suddenly stepped down. So who’s going to take over when current CEO Bob Iger’s contract is up in two years?

    And the Marissa Mayer era at Yahoo is taking a turn for the worse. The company has announced that it will shed 15 percent of its staff and its core business may be up for sale. Why? Hint: Kim Kardashian’s rear end has something to do with it.

    Then, a new book profiles three of the two hundred women who have run for president.

    And, finally, edibles...They’re not just pot brownies anymore.

    Banner Image: Donald Trump via tua ulamac/Flickr

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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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