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    George W. Bush Goes to Africa

    President Bush is in Africa this week, where he's more popular than he is in most other places. What will his anti-AIDS and malaria programs mean for his legacy? Do other countries need more help than the five he's visiting? Does the US plan a military presence in Africa, a major supplier of oil? Also, John McCain takes aim at his apparent rival, and the Navy takes aim at a failed spy satellite.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 20, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    President Bush is in Africa this week, where he's more popular than he is in most other places. What will his anti-AIDS and malaria programs mean for his legacy? Do other countries need more help than the five he's visiting? Does the US plan a military presence in Africa, a major supplier of oil? Also, John McCain on his apparent rival, and now that the shuttle Atlantis is back on the ground, the Navy is ready to shoot down a failed spy satellite loaded with poisonous fuel.

    President Bush greets cultural dancers during yesterday's visit to the dedication and official opening of the new US Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. White House photo by Eric Draper

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:37

      The Primaries Roll On

      After yesterday's primaries, Republican John McCain is among those acting as if Barack Obama will be his Democratic opponent come November. Last night he called Obama's speeches "eloquent but empty." Today, he accused Obama of saying he would limit himself to pubic financing if he made the general election, but then backing off. Jennifer…

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      6 min
    2. 7:27

      Bush's African Legacy

      Coming to a movie theater near you: a two-and-a-half minute trailer, narrated by President Bush, showcasing his anti-AIDS programs in Africa. This week, the President is visiting that continent to help give a positive spin to his legacy. He's touring five countries where his anti-AIDS and malaria programs have taken hold. Even his…

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      37 min
    3. 44:30

      Navy Prepares to Shoot Down Spy Satellite

      The space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth. Now the Navy is said to be taking aim at the failed spy satellite that has fallen out of orbit. The FAA has warned pilots to stay out of airspace west of Hawaii, which is apparently where what's left of the satellite may come to Earth after the Navy shoots it down. Joan Johnson-Freese, who…

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      6 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:376 min

      The Primaries Roll On

    2. 7:2737 min

      Bush's African Legacy

    3. 44:306 min

      Navy Prepares to Shoot Down Spy Satellite

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