Weekly Roundup: June 5th, 2020

Weekly Roundup: June 5th, 2020

As the country erupts in protests over police brutality and racism, two-thirds of Americans think President Trump has increased racial tensions. That poll comes as news that 2.5 million American jobs were added in May as Trump encourages the country to reopen.

Plus, a look at the type of leadership Americans want in this moment.

This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and editor & correspondent Ron Elving.

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Trump Wants To Do What Reagan Couldn't: Win Minnesota

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