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    Apple v. FBI's iPhone Unlock Battle

    The FBI is trying to crack down on tech giant Apple — using a law passed in 1789. We hear how a case pitting national security against iPhone privacy might lead to an act of Congress.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 23, 2016 • 52m Listen

    The FBI is trying to crack down on tech giant Apple — using a law passed in 1789. We hear how a case pitting national security against iPhone privacy might lead to an act of Congress.

    Later on the progrmam, Britain has set the date for a popular vote on whether to leave the European Union. The Prime Minister wants to stay. The Mayor of London wants to go.

    Photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook explains Apple's encryption and privacy policies (Wall Street Journal)

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:49

      Obama's Last-ditch Plan to Close Gitmo

      President Obama's first order as President was to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay. Today, he presented his latest case based on details drawn up by the Pentagon . Molly O'Toole covers national security and politics for Foreign Policy magazine.

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      7 min
    2. 8:48

      Does the FBI Need a Back Door to Your Data?

      The FBI demands that Apple provide access to a dead terrorist Syed Farook's iPhone, which might contain evidence in December's deadly attack in San Bernardino. But Apple says the privacy of every other iPhone user could be lost forever, and it's challenging the power of government in the Era of Smart Phones.

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      35 min
    3. 43:52

      Britain Debates Leaving the European Union

      In June, the British people will vote on whether to leave the European Union. It's an international issue that's inflamed personal conflict between two of the country's leading politicians.

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      9 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Paul von Zielbauer

      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:497 min

      Obama's Last-ditch Plan to Close Gitmo

    2. 8:4835 min

      Does the FBI Need a Back Door to Your Data?

    3. 43:529 min

      Britain Debates Leaving the European Union

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