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Jake Tapper’s new novel explores McCarthy-era Washington

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Premiered May 07, 2018

Jake Tapper’s new novel explores McCarthy-era Washington

In Tapper's book a congressman navigates Washington in the era of McCarthy.

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Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to sort out what we've learned.

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In Tapper's book a congressman navigates Washington in the era of McCarthy.

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