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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Defusing Tensions in the Ukraine

    John Kerry spent five hours meeting today with diplomats from around the world to talk about the growing tensions in Eastern Ukraine. The situation there is getting more violent by the day.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 10, 2014 • 1 min read

    John Kerry spent five hours meeting today with diplomats from around the world to talk about the growing tensions in Eastern Ukraine. The situation there is getting more violent by the day.

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    Defusing Ukraine, Space Twins and Stupid Condors
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    5. 36:24Stupid Condors
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Defusing Ukraine, Space Twins and Stupid Condors
    1. 0:00Defusing Tensions in the UkraineYou’re reading this
    2. 8:24If You Like Us, You Can't Sue Us
    3. 15:28Public Debate Over Public Art
    4. 23:59Lab Rats: Outer Space Edition
    5. 36:24Stupid Condors
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