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Nov 14, 2019 • 27min

Hotel ISIS

Turkey says it’s “not a hotel” for ISIS, and is deporting fighters and their families. The problem is their native countries don’t want them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2019 • 21min

Bill and Kent's congressional adventure

The first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry was held today. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains the significance of the testimonies given by Ambassador William Taylor and George Kent, deputy assistant secretary at the State Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 12, 2019 • 18min

Who is above the law?

Today the Supreme Court heard the case about a border patrol agent who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy. Ian Millhiser explains why it could make holding federal agents accountable a lot harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2019 • 21min

The world's most profitable company

Aramco, the secretive oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich, is going public after 86 years. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2019 • 23min

Streaming: Infinity War

Disney+. Apple TV+. Netflix. HBO Max. Peacock. Which streaming service will win the great war to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2019 • 17min

Behind closed doors

This week the House released transcripts from closed-door impeachment testimonies. Vox's Andrew Prokop pored through them for revelations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 6, 2019 • 16min

California Dreamin'

A new California law limits how early school can start in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 5, 2019 • 22min

Inside a Trump rally

At a Kentucky rally, President Trump's supporters ordered the media to "Do your job!" and reveal the identity of the Ukraine whistleblower. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender explains how these events have changed the American political landscape and Sean Rameswaram speaks with a superfan who has attended 18 rallies. And counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 4, 2019 • 26min

Just one year to go!

The election is now one year away. Ezra Klein offers Democrats a strategy to win in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 1, 2019 • 28min

Instagram's war on nipples

Vox’s Reset podcast explores how Instagram's nipple ban affects art and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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