News Meeting: Trump threatens to fight the enemy within and the gender divide splitting US voters

Giles Whittell and guests debate what should lead the news. They discuss the controversy surrounding the planned execution of Robert Roberson, why the genders are so divided on who to vote for and Trump’s threats to use the military against his enemies at home. 

Guests:

• Kevin Sullivan, Associate editor at the Washington Post 
• Mary Jordan, Associate editor at the Washington Post
• Katie Riley, Tortoise’s Data Editor

Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor at Tortoise.

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Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Matt Russell 

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