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    The FBI Wants Apple to Cast Light on 'The Dark Web'

    Apple has an unlikely ally in its battle with the FBI: the former head of both the National Security Agency and the FBI. We hear about "the dark web" and why "back doors" to encryption really matter.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 4, 2016 • 52m Listen

    Apple has an unlikely ally in its battle with the FBI: the former head of both the National Security Agency and the FBI. We hear about "the dark web" and why "back doors" to encryption really matter.

    Also, on the program, the reaction to last night's trash-talking encounter between the four remaining candidates for the Republican presidential nomination.

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:54

      The GOP Civil War Takes Center Stage

      After another round of televised trash talk between presidential candidates, the Republican Party’s in civil war. We hear about the latest efforts to stop the nomination of Donald Trump.

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      23 min
    2. 24:48

      The FBI Wants Apple to Cast Light on 'The Dark Web'

      The dispute pitting law enforcement against cyber security is dividing members of Congress — and veterans of US intelligence. FBI Director James Comey went to Capitol Hill this week to explain his demand that Apple provide a so-called "back door" to the iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist Sayed Farook.

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      20 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:5423 min

      The GOP Civil War Takes Center Stage

    2. 24:4820 min

      The FBI Wants Apple to Cast Light on 'The Dark Web'

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