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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the Presidential race including the Republican rundown, the Sanders “steamroller” and whether Hillary Clinton

can stop “the Bern.” They also discuss the Supreme Court's recent stay and the potential for it to impact climate change. 

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