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Saudi Arabia Plans for a Future without Oil

America's long-time alliance with Saudi Arabia is fraying at the edges. There's the nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi aggression in Yemen and the long-time denial of human rights. Now a brash new Saudi leader is proposing major changes. We hear what the future might hold.

By Warren Olney • May 13, 2016 • 51m Listen

America's long-time alliance with Saudi Arabia is fraying at the edges. There's the nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi aggression in Yemen and the long-time denial of human rights. Now a brash new Saudi leader is proposing major changes. We hear what the future might hold.

Later on the program, for the past 40 years, every presidential candidate of a major party has released personal tax returns before the election. Hillary Clinton's are public already. Donald Trump is another story.

Photo: Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as Carter arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 19, 2016. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

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Saudi Arabia Plans for a Future without Oil

America's long-time alliance with Saudi Arabia is fraying at the edges. There's the nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi aggression in Yemen and the long-time denial of human rights. Now a brash new Saudi leader is proposing major changes. We hear what the future might hold.

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Saudi Arabia Plans for a Future without Oil

America's long-time alliance with Saudi Arabia is fraying at the edges. There's the nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi aggression in Yemen and the long-time denial of human rights. Now a brash new Saudi leader is proposing major changes. We hear what the future might hold.

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