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    Could Russia cause chaos on Election Day?

    In politics, the worst fear is that voting results can be manipulated by outside sources. Could Russian hackers play a role in November's elections? The answer is "Yes."

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 2, 2016 • 1 min read

    In politics, the worst fear is that voting results can be manipulated by outside sources. Could Russian hackers play a role in November's elections? The answer is "Yes."

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    "If it's a computer, it can be hacked." That's according to Richard Clarke, who was cyber-security policy advisor to Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama. Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff from Los Angeles is ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He has more on what's possible — and what's not — on Election Day in November.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Paul von Zielbauer

      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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      KCRW

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Adam Schiff

      U.S. Senator (D-Calif.)

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