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    Obama, Clinton and Foreign Policy in the Middle East

    Barack Obama's been criticized as weak in support of Israel and not tough enough on Iran. Hillary Clinton's talked about "massive retaliation" if Israel is attacked and an "umbrella of deterrence" all over the Middle East. We explore their differences and similarities on a crucial arena of foreign policy. Also, tomorrow's Pennsylvania primary. On Reporter's Notebook, is Wyoming a sacrificial lamb in the oil and gas rush?

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 21, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    Barack Obama's been criticized as weak in support of Israel and not tough enough on Iran. Hillary Clinton's talked about "massive retaliation" if Israel is attacked and an "umbrella of deterrence" all over the Middle East. We explore their differences and similarities on a crucial arena of foreign policy. Also, tomorrow's Pennsylvania primary, and oil, gas—and waivers of environmental protections—in Wyoming's open spaces.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Katie Cooper

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      Christian Bordal

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