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Greece: A Country Left with No Good Choices

For a European bailout, Greece will impose more "austerity measures,” the kind that led to recent riots and burning in Athens. Will there be recovery or "pain with no gain?"

By Warren Olney • Feb 23, 2012 • 50m Listen

To get a bailout from the rest of Europe, Greece will impose more "austerity measures," the kind that led to riots and burning in Athens last week. Will there be economic recovery or "pain with no gain?" Why is it so important to the United States? Also, UN investigators accuse top Syrian officials of crimes against humanity, and the GOP candidates and threats of war on Iran.

Banner image: The EU flag files in front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis on February 17, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW

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Greece: A Country Left with No Good Choices

For a European bailout, Greece will impose more "austerity measures,” the kind that led to recent riots and burning in Athens. Will there be recovery or "pain with no gain?"

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To the Point

Greece: A Country Left with No Good Choices

For a European bailout, Greece will impose more "austerity measures,” the kind that led to recent riots and burning in Athens. Will there be recovery or "pain with no gain?"

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