Looking back at Dianne Feinstein’s long legacy in US Senate

Oct. 02, 2023 Politics

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, died last week. The centrist sought bipartisan solutions and advocated for gun control, reproductive rights, and environmental issues.

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Credits

Guest:

Mark Leibovich - staff writer at The Atlantic - @MarkLeibovich

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Robin Estrin, Sara Singer Schiff

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