Two police officers who voted for Obama in 2008 explain to Producer Miki Meek why they went for Trump this time around. (4 minutes)
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Act Three: There’s a German Word for That
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Act One: Cops and Mobbers
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Act One: The Signs, They are a Changin’
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Act One: Masked Crusaders
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Act One: Really Long Distance
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