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Dec 13, 2017
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You’ve seen the ‘impeach’ ads. What is Tom Steyer up to?
You’ve probably seen the “impeach Trump” ads from billionaire and environmentalist Tom Steyer.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06:  Billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer speaks during a press conference at the National Press Club December 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. Steyer, founder of the "Need To Impeach" initiative, presented legal grounds calling for the impeachment investigation of U.S. President Donald Trump during the press conference.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer speaks during a press conference at the National Press Club December 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. Steyer, founder of the "Need To Impeach" initiative, presented legal grounds calling for the impeachment investigation of U.S. President Donald Trump during the press conference.
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You’ve probably seen the “impeach Trump” ads from billionaire and environmentalist Tom Steyer.

You’ve probably seen the “impeach Trump” ads from billionaire and environmentalist Tom Steyer.

He’s put a significant amount of money towards this impeachment campaign, just last month adding another $10 million to the effort.

There’s been some speculation as to whether these efforts are a ramping up to a campaign. (Senate seat? Governor?)

We talk to Steyer about his endgame and his political future in California.  

Guest:

Tom Steyer, founder and president of NextGen Climate, an environmental advocacy nonprofit; he tweets

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