How McCarthy-era 'Scoundrel' Roy Cohn shaped Donald Trump

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How McCarthy-era 'Scoundrel' Roy Cohn shaped Donald Trump

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Published on Sep 9, 2026, 2:29:31 PM
Total time: 00:50:33

Episode Description

Plus, Congresswoman Laura Friedman wants federal tax incentives to keep film production in the U.S., and how conspiracies that flourished after 9/11 had roots in government actions before then.

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.