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    The Unconventional GOP Convention

    Republicans are famous for nominating conventions that run so smoothly it’s a challenge for anybody but delegates to stay awake. Next week’s meeting in Cleveland is going to be very different, as we’ll hear on our program.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 13, 2016 • 52m Listen

    Republicans are famous for nominating conventions that run so smoothly it’s a challenge for anybody but delegates to stay awake. Next week’s meeting in Cleveland is going to be very different, as we’ll hear on our program.

    Also, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is accused of violating traditional judicial ethics with increasingly vitriolic attacks on potential President Donald Trump. We’ll hear about her unprecedented remarks… and the reaction.

    Photo: Gage Skidmore

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:53

      Theresa May Becomes The U.K.’s Prime Minister

      The United Kingdom was without a Prime Minister today when David Cameron delivered his final speech from No. 10 Downing Street in London.

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      6 min
    2. 8:43

      Will Donald Trump Face a Convention Coup?

      Donald Trump is reportedly on the verge of choosing a running mate, with Mike Pence, Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie supposedly all among the finalists. What is not in doubt is political chaos next week when the Republicans convene in Cleveland.

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      33 min
    3. 42:09

      Is Justice Ginsburg Risking Her Legacy Over Trump?

      In the past week, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, has publicly criticized Donald Trump—suggesting that his election as President would pose a danger to the Republic. Her remarks been criticized from the left and the right.

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      10 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:536 min

      Theresa May Becomes The U.K.’s Prime Minister

    2. 8:4333 min

      Will Donald Trump Face a Convention Coup?

    3. 42:0910 min

      Is Justice Ginsburg Risking Her Legacy Over Trump?

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