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    What's the Future for US Diplomacy in Syria?

    As the flow of refugees from Syria's civil war continues, peace talks have been delayed again. The Obama Administration is taking heat for not using military action against the Assad regime, which is supported by Russia. We look at the options.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 25, 2016 • 52m Listen

    As the flow of refugees from Syria's civil war continues, peace talks have been delayed again. The Obama Administration is taking heat for not using military action against the Assad regime, which is supported by Russia. We look at the options.

    Later on the program, the promise to "remake America" isn't just a political slogan. It's the real goal of families made powerful by inherited wealth. We talk with investigative reporter Jane Mayer about her book on billionaires and the radical right.

    Photo: Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks on Syria at a press conference on December 18, 2015, at the United Nations in New York City. (US State Department)

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      Warren Olney

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