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    Obama and Tunisia's Essebsi Meet in Washington

    The so-called "Arab Spring" began in Tunisia, where "democracy and pluralism are taking root." That's according to President Obama and his newly elected counterpart, Beji Caid Essebsi, writing in today's Washington Post . The US has now designated Tunisia as a "major non-NATO ally."

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    By Warren Olney • May 21, 2015 • 6m Listen

    The so-called "Arab Spring" began in Tunisia, where "democracy and pluralism are taking root." That's according to President Obama and his newly elected counterpart, Beji Caid Essebsi, writing in today's Washington Post. The US has now designated Tunisia as a "major non-NATO ally." Tamara Wittes is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. She's now Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution.

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    1. 1:20Obama and Tunisia's Essebsi Meet in WashingtonYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Highways and Railroads: Detours and Delays
    3. 40:16Santa Barbara Oil Spill
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Tamara Wittes

      Brookings Institution

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Can America's Infrastructure Get Back on Track?
    1. 1:20Obama and Tunisia's Essebsi Meet in WashingtonYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Highways and Railroads: Detours and Delays
    3. 40:16Santa Barbara Oil Spill
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