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    Historic Thaw in US-Cuban Relations and 2016 Presidential Contenders

    Hillary Clinton is still playing it coy when it comes to another run for the White House.  Jeb Bush has beat her to the punch, becoming the first major player to say he'll “actively explore” a possible campaign.  We hear early assessments of what's in store between now and 2016.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 17, 2014 • 52m Listen

    Hillary Clinton is still playing it coy when it comes to another run for the White House. Jeb Bush has beat her to the punch, becoming the first major player to say he'll “actively explore” a possible campaign. We hear early assessments of what's in store between now and 2016.

    Also, President Obama opens a door to Cuba.

    Photo: Gage Skidmore

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:50

      President Obama Opens a Door to Cuba

      More than 50 years after the US ended diplomatic relations with Cuba, President Obama made history today — renewing ties that were ended before he was born. There have been 18 months of secret negotiations, ended by a phone call with Raoul Castro, the President of Cuba.

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      23 min
    2. 25:15

      Jeb Bush Explores Running in 2016

      Political pundits have been taking another look at the "inevitability" of Hillary Clinton as the next Democratic presidential nominee.  She has still not given a signal, despite urging from supporters and contributors.

      Read the story
      27 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:5023 min

      President Obama Opens a Door to Cuba

    2. 25:1527 min

      Jeb Bush Explores Running in 2016

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