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The Bernie Sanders 'Revolution:' Will Democrats Buy In?
Once again, Hillary Clinton is facing an unexpected challenge in the Iowa caucuses… with less than two weeks to go. We hear how last night's debate with Bernie Sanders might effect the outcome -- in Iowa and other states as a long primary process finally gets under way.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenOnce again, Hillary Clinton is facing an unexpected challenge in the Iowa caucuses… with less than two weeks to go. We hear how last night's debate with Bernie Sanders might effect the outcome -- in Iowa and other states as a long primary process finally gets under way.
Later on the show, as the Australian Open gets under way, the BBC and BuzzFeed claim gambling syndicates have been fixing matches with some top tennis players involved.
Photo: Screen grab from Democratic debate on NBC News, January 17, 2016.
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3 storiesObama Hails Diplomacy after Freed American Prisoners Leave Iran
Iran has reduced its nuclear capacity and economic sanctions are being lifted, but that’s no guarantee that international diplomacy is going smoothly. Washington Post reporter, Jason Rezaian, was one of three American prisoners set free, but Iranian officials almost refused to let his wife leave the country with him.
Read the story7 minIn Iowa, the Democrats Are Down to the Wire
Hillary Clinton may lead Bernie Sanders in national polls, but the race to the White House is a state-by-state process. In Iowa and New Hampshire, Sanders is coming on strong -- raising the stakes for last night’s final, televised confrontation before Democrats caucus in Iowa.
Read the story34 minGambling in Tennis: Game, Set, Match...Fixing?
As the Australian Open gets under way, there are new reports that gambling syndicates are fixing high-level professional tennis matches.
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