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    Trump and the Identity Crisis within the GOP

    At a time when political parties are expected to come together, Donald Trump has divided Republicans as never before. We hear about a lack of endorsements, advocacy of a Third Party, and fear of losing not just the White House but control of the House and the Senate.

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    By Warren Olney • May 9, 2016 • 51m Listen

    At a time when political parties are expected to come together, Donald Trump has divided Republicans as never before. We hear about a lack of endorsements, advocacy of a Third Party, and fear of losing not just the White House but control of the House and the Senate.

    Later on the program, a few black women cadets at West Point are being investigated for political activity banned by the military — after making a gesture with a long and storied history.

    Photo: Gage Skidmore

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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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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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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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