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Episode 577: The Kansas Experiment

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is in a tight election race
Charlie Riedel
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Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is in a tight election race

Today on the show, a Republican governor lives the dream. He cuts taxes dramatically in his state, and he promises good times ahead. But the good times do not come. Now he's fighting for his political life.

Also: Listen to a special driving through Kansas at night playlist.

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