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    Indictments and partisan gridlock in Russia probe

    One-time Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was in court today to face charges including money laundering and conspiracy against the United States to avoid paying taxes. Also today, a low-level aide pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about trying to set up a meeting with Russians and the Trump campaign. We look for connections.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 30, 2017 • 51m Listen

    Photo: Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort (Carlo Allegri/Reuters)

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    2 stories
    1. 1:23

      Manafort indicted, adviser pleaded guilty for lying to FBI

      President Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, appeared in court today on charges including money laundering to evade taxes. The President tweeted it all happened "years ago," before Manafort joined his campaign.

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      40 min
    2. 41:00

      The ecstasy and pain of the Dodgers-Astros World Series

      Ten innings… But how many pitching changes… how many lead changes… how many home runs? After last night's fifth game, the Astros lead the Dodgers three games to two in the World Series.

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      10 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Devan Schwartz

      Producer

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:2340 min

      Manafort indicted, adviser pleaded guilty for lying to FBI

    2. 41:0010 min

      The ecstasy and pain of the Dodgers-Astros World Series

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