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President Trump, Russia and the 25th Amendment

Senior officials in the Trump Justice Department really have suspected the president of allegiance to Russia. They considered invoking the 25th Amendment. That’s according to former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe.

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By Warren Olney • Feb 21, 2019 • 51m Listen

Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe’s new book, “The Threat,” confirms last year’s reporting by the New York Times. Whatever your partisan leanings, the details are stunning. They also raise questions about the 25th Amendment. This comes at a time when Trump is testing the limits of presidential power--as presidents of both parties have done before him.

Also, the EPA’s proposed stance on toxic chemicals is compared to denial of climate change. The public health consequences could be extensive.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

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

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    Adam Goldman

    Reporter covering FBI and national security, New York Times

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    William Banks

    Syracuse University

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    David French

    Columnist, The Dispatch and Time magazine

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