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The Devastation of War

Season 2022 Episode 10

It’s been almost three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. The death toll is rising and Europe is now seeing the largest exodus of refugees since World War II. Meanwhile, at home, there is bipartisan support for President Biden’s actions to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin, but, Republicans argue President Biden bears some responsibility for the rise in gas prices.

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Vault: November 17, 1995
13:04
Four days in the government shutdown of 1995 the arguments were similar.
April 1, 2011
24:20
The economy; Congressional budget battle; conflict in Libya; 2012 election
Vault: April 23, 1993
5:52
A look at the 1993 debate over intervening in Bosnia, echoing arguments over Libya today.
March 25, 2011
24:18
The political, military, economic and diplomatic consequence of military action in Libya.
March 18, 2011
21:43
U.N. and U.S. threaten Gadhafi with military action; nuclear and economic crisis in Japan
Friday, March 11, 2011
21:43
Earthquake in Japan, Gas Prices and Libya; Federal Budget, Remembering David Broder
March 4, 2011
21:43
Congressional budget battles, Violence in Libya, The Supreme Court
Vault: Dec 30, 1983
7:53
Organized labor made concessions to save jobs in the 80s, similar to today.
February 25, 2011
24:18
Libya's violence; state and federal budgets; political polarization; no defense of DOMA
February 18, 2011
24:21
Spreading unrest in Bahrain, budget crisis.
February 4, 2011
24:19
As violence erupts in the Egypt, the U.S. continues to pressure the Mubarak government.
Vault: March 16, 1979
10:01
In 1979, on the eve of the historic Israeli/Egyptian peace accord, this episode aired.
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