The invisible hand of Melania Trump
How Melania Trump wields influence behind the scenes. What genetic analysis of the coronavirus could teach us about its spread. And, protesters fight for the future of Belarus.
August 25, 202031m 44s
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Show Notes
On the eve of Melania Trump’s big speech headlining the second night of the Republican National Convention, politics reporter Mary Jordan discusses the first lady’s reputation. Sarah Kaplan explains how genetic analysis of the coronavirus could help us map and control its spread. And Isabelle Khurshudyan on the mass demonstrations that have erupted in Belarus after a hotly contested presidential election.
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