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Putin Turns Up the Heat in a New Cold War
President Obama’s “re-set” with Russia is a thing of the past, as Vladimir Putin continues to pose new challenges. We hear about NATO, economic sanctions, the price of oil — and financial corruption.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Obama’s “re-set” with Russia is a thing of the past, as Vladimir Putin continues to pose new challenges. We hear about NATO, economic sanctions, the price of oil — and financial corruption.
Also, the Speaker of the House talks next steps, and a conversation with satirist Harry Shearer. Is Fox News fulfilling a dream of Richard Nixon?
Photo: Russian Presidential Press and Information Office
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3 storiesSpeaker of the House Talks Next Steps
Yesterday’s elections gave Republicans control of the Senate, and House Speaker John Boehner has a bigger majority than he had before.
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When Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, President Obama wanted to “re-set” relations with Russia. How times have changed. Her successor, John Kerry says, “the Cold War was easy compared to where we are today.”
Read the story36 minHarry Shearer Channels Richard Nixon in New Web Series
Satirist Harry Shearer voices several characters on The Simpsons; he’s the bassist for Spinal Tap, host of Le Show on public radio and an impersonator extraordinaire. Working with historian Stanley Kutler, he’s become a student of President Richard Nixon’s White House tapes.
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