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To the Point

Russian entanglements in the US presidential race

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 04, 2016 National
Donald Trump has shaken up America's foreign-policy establishment — praising Vladimir Putin and criticizing traditional US positions, including support for NATO. Would his election be good for Russia, or is he too unpredictable even for a long-time American rival?

Photo credits: Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore) and Vladimir Putin (Russian Presidential Press Office)

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Katie Cooper, Christine Detz

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