California walnut farmers could be the latest casualty in President Trump's escalating trade. Countries like China have retaliated with tariffs on agricultural commodities coming out of the United States. To address the problem in the walnut industry, Trump is giving producers $34.6 million. This pales in comparison to the $1.5 billion California walnut growers generate each year.

Later in the show, billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer explains how he is using his Trump impeachment petition to mobilize Democrats ahead of the midterms. Finally, we answer one person's DMV question in our Buzz of the Week segment.

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Nuts! Walnut growers in trouble amid Trump's trade war

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Nuts! Walnut growers in trouble amid Trump's trade war

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