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Egypt in Turmoil
The failures of Egypt's newly elected leader are creating economic and political chaos. What’s at stake for the Mideast? The US? Also, gun control and immigration reform.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe failures of Egypt's newly elected leader are creating economic and political chaos, which could spread trouble all over the Middle East. We hear what's at stake for the US and how it might influence the outcome. Also, the US Senate and the first debate on gun control legislation in 20 years.
Banner image: A man works on a graffiti of Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi near Tahrir Square in Cairo January 24, 2013. Photo by Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters
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