How's the EPA faring under Trump?

Nov. 06, 2017

Since President Trump was sworn in, many federal policies have changed. Others have stayed the same. The agency that’s seen some of the most dramatic transformations is the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Trump administration releases report finding ‘no convincing alternative explanation’ for climate change

Credits

Guest:

Juliet Eilperin - senior national affairs correspondent for The Washington Post - @eilperin

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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