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    Clinton Campaign Blames Russia for DNC Hack

    The massive hack of 20,000 emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee's computer servers has caused havoc ahead of this week's nominating convention. But it's also a story with an intriguing – possibly disturbing – Russian subplot.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 25, 2016 • 8m Listen

    The massive hack of 20,000 emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee's computer servers has caused havoc ahead of this week's nominating convention. But it's also a story with an intriguing – possibly disturbing – Russian subplot. Did Russian hackers backed by the Kremlin release these documents to WikiLeaks in order to help Donald Trump?

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    It's likely according to Franklin Foer, contributing writer to Slate.

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    DNC Day 1: Looking for Brotherly Love
    1. 1:52Sanders Addresses His Supporters
    2. 8:29The Democrats in Philadelphia: Looking for Brotherly Love
    3. 43:52Clinton Campaign Blames Russia for DNC HackYou’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Franklin Foer

      staff writer at The Atlantic

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    DNC Day 1: Looking for Brotherly Love
    1. 1:52Sanders Addresses His Supporters
    2. 8:29The Democrats in Philadelphia: Looking for Brotherly Love
    3. 43:52Clinton Campaign Blames Russia for DNC HackYou’re reading this
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