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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    With talks between Israel and Hamas still stalled, US deploys CIA director

    As the war in Gaza rages on, negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release remain stalled. KCRW looks at how the U.S. and Qatar could help broker a deal.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    As the war in Gaza rages on, negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release remain stalled. KCRW looks at how the U.S. and Qatar could help broker a deal.

    The full episode

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    Film reviews: ‘Tótem’ ultimately gives emotional relief
    1. 0:00With talks between Israel and Hamas still stalled, US deploys CIA directorYou’re reading this
    2. 11:22Sundance ‘24: Breakout hits coming to a theater near you
    3. 24:02Weekend film reviews: ‘Miller’s Girl,’ ‘Tótem,’ ‘The Breaking Ice’
    4. 40:30Harbaugh hope? Chargers go all in on new head coach
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Film reviews: ‘Tótem’ ultimately gives emotional relief
    1. 0:00With talks between Israel and Hamas still stalled, US deploys CIA directorYou’re reading this
    2. 11:22Sundance ‘24: Breakout hits coming to a theater near you
    3. 24:02Weekend film reviews: ‘Miller’s Girl,’ ‘Tótem,’ ‘The Breaking Ice’
    4. 40:30Harbaugh hope? Chargers go all in on new head coach
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand