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    President Obama Wants to Give Peace a Chance

    President Obama says the threat of force brought the Russians and Syrians to the bargaining table. We look at the many questions that still remain.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 11, 2013 • 52m Listen

    The White House today is repeating last night's claim by President Obama that the threat of force brought the Russians and Syrians to the bargaining table. Beyond that, did the speech to the nation lay out a clear path to the future? We look at the many questions that still remain. Also, Colorado recalls two senators in a blow to gun control, and reports of sexual violence have led to legal changes in India. Four men may be put to death for a notorious rape and killing last year.

    Banner image: President Barack Obama addresses the nation about the situation in Syria from the East Room at the White House in Washington, September 10, 2013. Photo: Evan Vucci/Pool/Reuters

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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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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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