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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Why 'stable genius' is an oxymoron

    Responding to Michael Wolff’s book “Fire and Fury,” Donald Trump tweeted that he was a “stable genius.” We look at what a real genius is -- often they aren’t stable at all. We also look at who among our presidents might be classified as geniuses.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 8, 2018 • 1 min read

    Responding to Michael Wolff’s book “Fire and Fury,” Donald Trump tweeted that he was a “stable genius.” We look at what a real genius is -- often they aren’t stable at all. We also look at who among our presidents might be classified as geniuses.

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    Golden Globes: #MeToo and President Oprah?
    1. 0:00The #MeToo movement at the Golden Globes
    2. 8:37What do calls for Oprah 2020 say about our politics today?
    3. 15:43Is it possible to remove the president from office if he is mentally unfit?
    4. 24:00200,000 Salvadorans at risk of deportation
    5. 30:02Why rent control laws could change this year to become stronger for tenants
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    6 of 6
    Golden Globes: #MeToo and President Oprah?
    1. 0:00The #MeToo movement at the Golden Globes
    2. 8:37What do calls for Oprah 2020 say about our politics today?
    3. 15:43Is it possible to remove the president from office if he is mentally unfit?
    4. 24:00200,000 Salvadorans at risk of deportation
    5. 30:02Why rent control laws could change this year to become stronger for tenants
    6. 39:38Why 'stable genius' is an oxymoronYou’re reading this
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