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A Massacre in a Place of Solace

Nine people were shot to death last night during prayer at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina. A young, white suspect has been arrested. He's reported as saying he wanted to kill black people. We hear how the victims are being remembered and get President Obama's reaction.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 18, 2015 • 51m Listen

Nine people were shot to death last night during prayer at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina. A young, white suspect has been arrested. He's reported as saying he wanted to kill black people. We hear how the victims are being remembered and get President Obama's reaction.

Also, Pope Francis is blaming global warming on human activity and lambasting political leaders for looking the other way. His authority is already being challenged by climate change skeptics here in the US.

Photo: People gather outside Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church after the street was re-opened a day after a mass shooting left nine dead during a bible study at the church in Charleston, South Carolina June 18, 2015. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Sarah Sweeney

    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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