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The Syrian War and Secret U.S. Support

As crisis grows more dangerous by the day, nobody yet knows what the Obama Administration is doing to help Syrian rebels against the al-Assad regime. We’ll have reports from inside the country and ask if it’s time for the US to become more directly involved—whatever the risks might be. Also, Bo Xilai’s Wife Reportedly Confesses to Murder Charges and we take a look at who gets what in public tragedies.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 9, 2012 • 50m Listen

As crisis grows more dangerous by the day, nobody yet knows what the Obama Administration is doing to help Syrian rebels against the al-Assad regime. We’ll have reports from inside the country and ask if it’s time for the US to become more directly involved—whatever the risks might be. Also, Bo Xilai’s Wife Reportedly Confesses to Murder Charges and we take a look at who gets what in public tragedies.

BANNER IMAGE: Free Syrian Army members shout Islamic slogans as they prepare to move into Aleppo's district of Salah Edinne (Zohra Bensemra / Reuters)

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Daniel Rothberg

    Nevada Independent

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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