August 23, 2018: Hour 1

August 23, 2018: Hour 1

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Some legal scholars say that if President Trump pardons his former campaign chairman, Trump could be obstructing justice in the FBI’s Russia investigation. Also, as the toxic algae bloom known as red tide continues to foul Florida’s southwest coast, scientists and environmental managers are searching for ways to combat it. And you’ll have a hard time driving around Austin, Texas, without noticing electric scooters dropped there by companies like Bird and Lime. We take a ride with one Uber driver in the city to see what it’s like to navigate alongside all the scooters. That and more, in hour one of Here & Now’s Aug. 23, 2018 full broadcast.