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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending

    Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

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    1. 0:00Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bendingYou’re reading this
    2. 8:34Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?
    3. 17:28Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants
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    5. 39:59Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?
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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Trader Joe’s: Fun romp through global cuisine comes at a price
    1. 0:00Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bendingYou’re reading this
    2. 8:34Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?
    3. 17:28Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants
    4. 25:29Encore: ‘The Sympathizer’ offers fresh look at Vietnam War
    5. 39:59Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?
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