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To The Contrary

Women Thought Leaders: Amy Siskind

Season 27 Episode 2718 | 25m 40s

We continue our Women Thought Leaders series with Amy Siskind. In her recent book The List, Siskind details President Trump's actions throughout his presidency. She says she worries about the U.S. going from a democracy to an authoritarian leadership.

Aired: 07/08/18
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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