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To the Point
To the Point

American-Indian wars, 21st century style

Hosted by Warren Olney Nov. 23, 2016 National
As many Americans are enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner, the Native American are still protesting in North Dakota. We hear what Thanksgiving will be like for them.

Photo: Police use a water cannon to put out a fire started by protesters during a protest against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, November 20, 2016. (Stephanie Keith/Reuters)

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Evan George, Jenny Hamel

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