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    Is Government the Problem or the Solution?

    Politics has always been about who controls government. Now it's about the value of government. Since the days of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have been promising tax cuts and "smaller" government. But "progressive" Democrats say don't forget -- strong government led America out of the Great Depression, creating history's most prosperous nation.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 8, 2016 • 33m Listen

    Politics has always been about who controls government. Now it's about the value of government. Since the days of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have been promising tax cuts and "smaller" government. But "progressive" Democrats say don't forget -- strong government led America out of the Great Depression, creating history's most prosperous nation. We hear how the battle is playing out today, on the road to the White House -- and in Topeka, Kansas.

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    3. 42:49New Dig May Solve What Killed the Dinosaurs
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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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      Jacob Hacker

      Yale University

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      Fred L. Smith

      Competitive Enterprise Institute

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      Dave Helling

      Kansas City Star

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Is Government the Problem or the Solution?
    1. 1:48The Pope's Message on Family and Love
    2. 8:44Is Government the Problem or the Solution?You’re reading this
    3. 42:49New Dig May Solve What Killed the Dinosaurs
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