Are There More Russell Brands In The Media Industry?

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Today, we look at the political fallout from the Russell Brand case.

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says there’s evidence that what happened with Russell Brand is still happening today and it’s time for the media industry to take abuse more seriously.

We also discuss calls for the rules be changed so victims in rape cases so women don’t feel like they are on trial, as some have said.

And could Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White actually become the next White House Press Secretary?

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