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    To the Point

    Welcome to Donald Trump's Washington

    Donald Trump held his first news conference in six months—staged at Trump Tower in New York -- while his cabinet nominees were being scrutinized by Senate Committees in Washington. We look at today's political drama from Trump Tower to the vetting of nominees for Secretary of State and Attorney General.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 11, 2017 • 51m Listen

    Photo: President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in Trump Tower, Manhattan, New York, January 11, 2017. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:26

      Trump takes questions from the press

      Today, Donald Trump held his first news conference in six months — staged at Trump Tower in New York -- while his cabinet nominees were being scrutinized by Senate Committees in Washington.

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      7 min
    2. 7:59

      Welcome to Donald Trump's Washington

      At Trump Tower today, the President-elect stood beside stacks of files that he said represented his billions of assets all over the world. He insisted he's doing much more than the Constitution requires to avoid any conflicts of interest.

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      33 min
    3. 41:27

      Obama Farewell Speech

      President Obama addressed an adoring crowd last night in Chicago, where he began his public career as a community organizer. He touted his accomplishments after eight years in the White House. He also spoke to the likely disappointment of his supporters in his elected successor.

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      10 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Andrea Brody

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

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:267 min

      Trump takes questions from the press

    2. 7:5933 min

      Welcome to Donald Trump's Washington

    3. 41:2710 min

      Obama Farewell Speech

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