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    Ireland Makes History with First Gay Marriage Referendum

    In Ireland, how influential is the Roman Catholic Church? In the 1980's, voters soundly rejected both divorce and abortion. But today's referendum on legalizing same-sex marriage may tell a different story, as we hear from Henry McDonald, Ireland correspondent for the Guardian and the Observer .

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    By Warren Olney • May 22, 2015 • 5m Listen

    In Ireland, how influential is the Roman Catholic Church? In the 1980's, voters soundly rejected both divorce and abortion. But today's referendum on legalizing same-sex marriage may tell a different story, as we hear from Henry McDonald, Ireland correspondent for the Guardian and the Observer.

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    Public Radio, Capitalism and Native Advertising
    1. 1:15Ireland Makes History with First Gay Marriage ReferendumYou’re reading this
    2. 7:40'Native Advertising' and Audience Trust
    3. 40:35Detained American Journalist on Trial in Iran
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Henry McDonald

      Guardian and Observer

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Public Radio, Capitalism and Native Advertising
    1. 1:15Ireland Makes History with First Gay Marriage ReferendumYou’re reading this
    2. 7:40'Native Advertising' and Audience Trust
    3. 40:35Detained American Journalist on Trial in Iran
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