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The Keystone Pipeline and the Midterms

The Obama Administration again has put off a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. The Republicans are united against any delay. Democrats are divided.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 22, 2014 • 51m Listen

After more than five years of passionate debate, the Obama Administration has done it again: put off a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. Republicans are united against any delay. Democrats are caught between environmentalists, oil interests and organized labor. We hear how it might impact this year's mid-term elections. Also, the Supreme Court upholds Michigan's ban on affirmative action. On today's Talking Point, is a tiny antenna the size of a paperclip a real threat to the multi-billion dollar broadcast industry?

Banner image: TransCanada Keystone Oil Pipeline Pumping Station in rural Nebraska. Photo: Shannon Ramos

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Kareem Maddox

    Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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