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The State We're In: Brian Lees (Apr. 1, 2016)

Season 6 Episode 67 | 26m 46s

Political commentator, lobbyist, and former Massachusetts State Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees discusses the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as his role in a group bringing a medical marijuana dispensary to Western Massachusetts.

Aired: 03/31/16
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