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    Why is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramifications

    Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the Islamic State.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 5, 2017 • 1 min read

    Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the Islamic State.

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    1. 0:00Why is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramificationsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:58Reaction to the latest London terror attack
    3. 24:05Portland train attach sparks Free Speech debate
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Laura Rozen

      Al-Monitor

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Terrorism and tweets, hate speech and murder
    1. 0:00Why is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramificationsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:58Reaction to the latest London terror attack
    3. 24:05Portland train attach sparks Free Speech debate
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