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    To the Point

    Big Questions after Russian Jet Breaks Up Mid-Flight

    When a Russian passenger plane broke apart Saturday over the Sinai Peninsula, all 224 of those aboard died in the crash. The airline company has ruled out both technical malfunction and human error, but that conclusion could be premature.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 2, 2015 • 6m Listen

    When a Russian passenger plane broke apart Saturday over the Sinai Peninsula, all 224 of those aboard died in the crash. The airline company has ruled out both technical malfunction and human error, but that conclusion could be premature. James Clapper, America’s Director of National Intelligence, said today that although there is as yet "no direct evidence," a terrorist attack cannot be ruled out. We hear more from former pilot Arthur Rosenberg, who is now an aviation attorney.

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    2. 8:24Peace Talks and Warfare in Syria
    3. 43:26SCOTUS Considers Race and Jury Selection
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Arthur Rosenberg

      Soberman & Rosenberg

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Is a Diplomatic Solution for Syria Possible?
    1. 1:37Big Questions after Russian Jet Breaks Up Mid-FlightYou’re reading this
    2. 8:24Peace Talks and Warfare in Syria
    3. 43:26SCOTUS Considers Race and Jury Selection
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