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    Why can't the GOP seem to get anything done?

    Republicans in Washington got their wish: one-party control of Congress, the Senate and the White House. After seven years of promises, why can't they get anything done?

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 24, 2017 • 51m Listen

    Republicans in Washington got their wish: one-party control of Congress, the Senate and the White House. After seven years of promises, why can't they get anything done?

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:23

      Trump's son-in-law speaks on Russia probe

      Today marked another first for the Trump Administration as one of its least known but most controversial members faced reporters in Washington.

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      6 min
    2. 7:51

      Does it take two parties to govern?

      For seven years, Republicans promised the Moon if they could take control of the White House and both houses of Congress. There's been no progress on the Mexican border-wall, infrastructure, tax cuts or Pentagon spending — not to mention Obamacare repeal and replacement.

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      34 min
    3. 41:41

      CRISPR and understanding gene editing

      The benefits and the risks of science that can change the world.

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      10 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Luke Vander Ploeg

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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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. 1:236 min

      Trump's son-in-law speaks on Russia probe

    2. 7:5134 min

      Does it take two parties to govern?

    3. 41:4110 min

      CRISPR and understanding gene editing

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