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    Obama Says No New Coal Leases on Public Land

    The Obama Administration today announced a halt to all new coal-mining leases on public lands as a step toward curbing climate change. It's something the President telegraphed in Tuesday's State of the Union address. Elana Schor is energy reporter for Politico .

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 15, 2016 • 6m Listen

    The Obama Administration today announced a halt to all new coal-mining leases on public lands as a step toward curbing climate change. It's something the President telegraphed in Tuesday's State of the Union address. Elana Schor is energy reporter for Politico.

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    Primaries: A Lesson in Democracy?
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    3. 41:27A Syrian Town Is Starving to Death
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Elana Schor

      Politico

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Primaries: A Lesson in Democracy?
    1. 1:47Obama Says No New Coal Leases on Public LandYou’re reading this
    2. 8:22Presidential Primaries: Where Did They Come From?
    3. 41:27A Syrian Town Is Starving to Death
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