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    The US, Russia and "Hybrid Warfare"

    The US and Russia have not gone back to the Cold War yet. But, after years of fighting in the Middle East, America's military establishment is gearing up to counter a greater threat to American security: "hybrid warfare" used by Vladimir Putin in Eastern Ukraine.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 25, 2015 • 51m Listen

    The US and Russia have not gone back to the Cold War yet. But, after years of fighting in the Middle East, America's military establishment is gearing up to counter a greater threat to American security: "hybrid warfare" used by Vladimir Putin in Eastern Ukraine.

    Also, the UN expects thousands of refugees to arrive daily in the Balkans. On today's Talking Point, "Laughing While Black" in California's Napa Valley.

    Photo: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno discusses the challenge Russia poses during a briefing at the Pentagon, August 12, 2015.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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