Cars To Watch In 2020, Whistleblower Tweet, Word Of The Year

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President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Mich.
President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Paul Sancya/AP Photo

President Trump’s tweet potentially revealing the name of a whistleblower is raising legal concerns. We talk about the implications. A car expert joins us to look at what vehicles are being rolled out for 2020. Plus, we discuss Merriam-Webster’s word of the year.

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Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Jamie Page Deaton Guest
  • Barbara McQuade Guest
  • Peter Sokolowski Guest

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