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How foreign authoritarian rule reaches into the U.S.The U.S. government says authoritarian regimes are threatening, coercing and even attempting to kidnap and murder citizens living in the U.S. It's called transnational repression, and the FBI says it's...7 hours ago
The legacy of the 1993 Oslo AccordsThe 1993 Oslo Accords were a milestone in the Arab-Israeli peace process. But after 30 years of talks, there's no peace yet. Lessons for the future from peace efforts of...Resume47:09Nov 28, 2023
The benefit of 'the two-parent privilege'Almost a quarter of U.S. children under 18 live with a single parent and no other adults. That’s the highest rate in the world. So, what does it mean for...Resume47:18Nov 27, 2023
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The Jackpod: Last exit or 'Live free or die'Jack Beatty tells us about the history of New Hampshire primary voters ending the candidacies of Democratic presidents seeking reelection, and asks whether President Biden could suffer the same fate...Resume32:53Nov 10, 2023
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