36. How Rahm Emanuel Would Run the World

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Aug 22, 202600:41:56Society & Culture

In this interview, Steve talks with the former top adviser to presidents Clinton and Obama, about his record — and his reputation. And Rahm explains that while he believes in the power of the federal government, as forme...

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