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    Trump's free-wheeling transition

    Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations and his choice to be Secretary of Education have added a touch of diversity to his early selections. As UN Ambassador he's named South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, a descendent of immigrants from India. He's named Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 23, 2016 • 6m Listen

    Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations and his choice to be Secretary of Education have added a touch of diversity to his early selections. As UN Ambassador he's named South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, a descendent of immigrants from India. He's named Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Nancy Cook, senior reporter on the transition for Politico, has more on Trump's selections.

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    1. 1:51Trump's free-wheeling transitionYou’re reading this
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    3. 43:07The heartland's opioid epidemic and a vote for Trump
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Nancy Cook

      senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    American-Indian wars, 21st century style
    1. 1:51Trump's free-wheeling transitionYou’re reading this
    2. 8:46American-Indian wars, 21st century style
    3. 43:07The heartland's opioid epidemic and a vote for Trump
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