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The 'American Dream:' Does it have a future? Dec 23, 2016

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For the first time, it's possible to measure "the American Dream." The results are sobering — especially for the middle class. We hear about the failures of government — and some individuals — and the role of income inequality.

The year in (fake) news Dec 22, 2016

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News, politics and democracy in a post-truth world. It's an old problem that's worse than ever before. Guest host Barbara Bogaev explores what mainstream media, tech companies, and educators are doing to raise media literacy in a post-fact world.

US-China relations in the Trump Age Dec 21, 2016

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Guest host Barbara Bogaev considers what China’s seizure -- and return -- of a US naval drone means for the relationship between Beijing and a Trump White House. With the incoming administration pivoting towards Russia and taking a harder line on China, is a confrontation brewing?

Berlin, Ankara and the international political consequences Dec 20, 2016

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Guest host Barbara Bogaev follows up on yesterday's deadly attacks in Germany and Turkey, and looks at the ripple effects this spate of holiday violence could have far beyond Berlin and Ankara.

Will Trump violate the US Constitution on Inauguration Day? Dec 19, 2016

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Donald Trump comes into office with more potential conflicts of interest than any other President-elect in history and his cabinet follows in the same mold. Guest host Barbara Bogaev explores the blurring of lines between business and politics, and how Democrats are gearing up to challenge a President apparently unwilling to divest himself of a global empire.

The paradox of automation Dec 16, 2016

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During his campaign, Donald Trump promised to bring back millions of manufacturing jobs—but they aren't going to be there. We hear what kinds of new employment are being created—and what the new economy will mean for today's blue-collar workers.

Abortion rights in the Trump era Dec 15, 2016

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Donald Trump's victory has provided new energy to the pro-life movement. We hear about new state abortion restrictions and Trump's written promises to sign federal laws — including complete de-funding of Planned Parenthood.

A new Russian "re-set?" Dec 14, 2016

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Even before he takes office, Donald Trump has picked a fight with the intelligence community. Is the President-Elect getting too close to Vladimir Putin's Russia? What's at stake for America's interests in Europe and elsewhere in the world?

Big oil, Vladimir Putin and US diplomacy Dec 13, 2016

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Some key Republicans are already grumbling about the Russian ties of Donald Trump’s choice to be Secretary of State and his lack of diplomatic experience, raising questions about Senate confirmation. We hear more about Rex Tillerson and Trump’s concept of foreign policy as deal-making.

CIA says Russia sought to influence US election Dec 12, 2016

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Washington Democrats -- and Republicans -- want a bipartisan investigation: did Russia try to help Donald Trump win last month's election? But the President-elect says the claims are political and he's challenging the credibility of the CIA.

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