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Obama Talks Tough on Iran; North Korea Vies for World's Attention

North Korea has escalated tensions with the US and the United Nations. We look at the provocations and possible options for the US and the UN.  Also, at this morning's press conference, President strongly condemned the killing of election protesters in Iran. On Reporter's Notebook, what the President had to say about the economy and healthcare.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 23, 2009 • 50m Listen

North Korea has escalated tensions with the US and the United Nations. We look at the provocations and possible options for the US and the UN. Also, at this morning's press conference, President strongly condemned the killing of election protesters in Iran. On Reporter's Notebook, would a so-called "public option" for healthcare reform put insurance companies out of business? We hear what the President has to say.


Banner image: South Korean army troop stage a live-ammunition drill with mulitiple rocket lunchers at a military range in Cheloweon, north of Seoul on June 18. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/AFP/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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