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Responding to Violence against Women in India and Pakistan
Is sexual violence in India and Pakistan on the increase or just getting more attention? Will an international spotlight bring much-needed change?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIndia has been embarrassed by revelations of the brutal gang-rape and murder of two young girls. Pakistan is under fire after the "honor killing"of a pregnant woman. Is sexual violence on the increase in that region—or just getting more attention? Will an international spotlight bring much-needed change? Also, GM's internal report on recall failures. On today's Talking Point, money, politics and public TV.
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3 storiesGM's Internal Report on Recall Failures
After receiving results from an international investigation today, General Motors CEO Mary Barra fired 15 people, disciplined five more and admitted to repeated delays in recalling 2.6 million cars linked to at least 13 deaths in 47 crashes. Addressing GM employees in Warren, Michigan, she asserted, "But I never want to put this behind us.
Read the story8 minSexual Violence, Poverty and Politics
A gang rape on a bus during broad daylight in Delhi shocked the world two years ago, and India passed new laws for protection of women. But last week, teenage girls were hanged in trees after being raped and murdered. Police may have covered it up, and one politician says, "Boys will be boys."
Read the story35 min"Citizen Koch:" Big Money, Politics and a Movie that Nearly Didn't Get Made
A film on money in American politics was produced for broadcast on public television. It's called "Citizen Koch" to reflect the influence of the Koch Brothers in funding political campaigns since the US Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case.
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