What's behind the secret messages between WikiLeaks and Trump Jr.?

Nov. 17, 2017

We look at the week in politics. Senator Al Franken had to apologize for inappropriate behavior. Donald Trump Jr. had been messaging with Wikileaks during the campaign. The House passed a tax cut that will affect nearly everyone.

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The Secret Correspondence Between Donald Trump Jr. and WikiLeaks

Credits

Guest:

Yoni Appelbaum - Senior Editor for politics at The Atlantic. - @YAppelbaum

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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

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