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    The Obama Doctrine: Fear and Force

    Since before he took office, President Obama has spoken to one reporter more than any other — focused especially on foreign policy. We hear about the " Obama Doctrine " from Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic. (We'll have more of the conversation tomorrow, including how the legacy of George W. Bush helped shape Obama's "long view.")

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 15, 2016 • 9m Listen

    Since before he took office, President Obama has spoken to one reporter more than any other — focused especially on foreign policy. We hear about the "Obama Doctrine" from Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic.

    (We'll have more of the conversation tomorrow, including how the legacy of George W. Bush helped shape Obama's "long view.")

    The full episode

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    What's Happening to "Values Voters?"
    1. 1:49US Eases More Cuba Travel Restrictions
    2. 8:27What's Happening to "Value Voters?"
    3. 42:24The Obama Doctrine: Fear and ForceYou’re reading this
    4. 52:20The Obama Doctrine, Part II
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Jeffrey Goldberg

      editor-in-chief of The Atlantic

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    What's Happening to "Values Voters?"
    1. 1:49US Eases More Cuba Travel Restrictions
    2. 8:27What's Happening to "Value Voters?"
    3. 42:24The Obama Doctrine: Fear and ForceYou’re reading this
    4. 52:20The Obama Doctrine, Part II
    Back to To the Point