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    The Brave New World of Presidential Politics

    After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.

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    By Warren Olney • May 4, 2016 • 52m Listen

    After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.

    Later on the program, politicians have always been fodder for comedians… this year, perhaps, more than ever. Now that we're deep into the brave new world of presidential politics, is it still funny?

    Photo: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at his campaign victory party at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, May 3, 2016. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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