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Thanks, Ed. We're joined by Donna Brazile, Democratic political strategist. She's the author of "Cooking With Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics." Also with us, Reverend Joseph Watkins, pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philadelphia. Donna Brazile was campaign manager t...
thanks ed we're joined by donna brazile democratic, political strategist she's the author of "cooking with grease: stirring the pots in american politics" also with us reverend joseph watkins pastor of christ evangelical lutheran church in philadelphia donna brazile was campaign manager to al go...
Thanks Ed, We're joined by Donna Brazile Democratic political. strategist She's the author of "Cooking With Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics" Also with us Reverend Joseph Watkins pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. in Philadelphia Donna Brazile was campaign. manager to Al...
thanks, ed. we're joined by donna brazile, democratic political strategist. she's the author of "cooking with grease: stirring the pots in american politics." also with us, reverend joseph watkins, pastor of christ evangelical lutheran church in philadelphia. donna brazile was campaign manager t...
Thank you both for joining us.
thank. you. both, for joining
Thank you both for joining.
thank you both for joining us.
Thank you, Juan.
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good to, be with you
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good to be with you, juan.
We have a big fight coming up in the Senate, the so-called nuclear option over Republican attempts to block the use of the filibuster to stop the president's judicial nominees, especially an African-American, Janice Rogers Brown of California. Part of the criticism, Donna Brazile, is that she is an...
we have. a big fight coming up in the senate the so-called nuclear option over republican attempts to block the use of the filibuster to stop the president's judicial nominees especially an african-american janice rogers brown of california part of the criticism donna brazile is that she is anti-af...
We have a big fight coming up in the Senate the so-called nuclear option over Republican attempts to. block the use of the filibuster to stop the president's judicial nominees especially an. African-American Janice Rogers Brown of California Part of the criticism Donna Brazile is that she is anti-a...
we have a big fight coming up in the senate, the so-called nuclear option over republican attempts to block the use of the filibuster to stop the president's judicial nominees, especially an african-american, janice rogers brown of california. part of the criticism, donna brazile, is that she is an...
Well, the same was said about Clarence Thomas. Look, I believe that we should elevate African-Americans to the highest level in the judiciary, but this justice, Janice Rogers Brown, a justice in the California Supreme Court, is pretty much outside the mainstream in terms of her values, her position...
well the. same was said about clarence thomas look i believe that we should elevate. african-americans to the highest level in the judiciary but; this justice janice rogers, brown a justice in the california supreme court is pretty much outside. the mainstream. in terms of her values her positionin...
Well the same was. said about Clarence Thomas Look I believe that we should elevate African-Americans to the highest, level in the judiciary but this justice Janice Rogers Brown a justice in the, California Supreme Court is pretty much outside the mainstream in, terms of. her, values her positionin...
well, the same was said about clarence thomas. look, i believe that we should elevate african-americans to the highest level in the judiciary, but this justice, janice rogers brown, a justice in the california supreme court, is pretty much outside the mainstream in terms of her values, her position...
Reverend Watkins, what do you say?
reverend watkins what do you
Reverend Watkins. what do you
reverend watkins, what do you say?
Well, clearly this is a woman who has a--is fully qualified. Remember, she is the daughter of an Alabama sharecropper. She grew up in the segregated South and she's somebody who it can be said of that she overcame poverty and also bigotry to become a leader in her profession. I mean, she certainly...
well clearly this is a; woman who has a--is fully qualified remember, she is, the daughter of an alabama sharecropper she grew, up, in the segregated, south and she's somebody who it, can be. said of that she overcame poverty and. also. bigotry, to become a leader in her profession i mean she cert...
Well. clearly this is a woman who has a--is, fully qualified Remember she is. the daughter of an Alabama sharecropper She, grew; up in the, segregated South and she's somebody who it. can be said of that she overcame poverty and also bigotry to. become; a leader in, her. profession, I mean she cer...
well, clearly this is a woman who has a--is fully qualified. remember, she is the daughter of an alabama sharecropper. she grew up in the segregated south and she's somebody who it can be said of that she overcame poverty and also bigotry to become a leader in her profession. i mean, she certainly...
Well, Reverend Watkins, what do you think will happen? Will she get treatment that's similar to what happened to Clarence Thomas in his nomination hearings?
well reverend watkins what do. you, think will happen? will she get treatment that's similar, to what. happened. to clarence thomas, in his nomination
Well Reverend Watkins what do you, think will happen? Will she get treatment that's similar to what happened to Clarence Thomas in his nomination
well, reverend watkins, what do you think will happen? will she get treatment that's similar to what happened to clarence thomas in his nomination hearings?
Very possibly. Clarence Thomas, of course, had the support from a number of groups.
very possibly clarence thomas of course had the support from a number of
Very possibly Clarence Thomas of course had the support from a number of
very possibly. clarence thomas, of course, had the support from a number of groups.
Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean? Like the NAACP initially was supportive and then pulled its support...
wait, wait. wait what do you mean? like the naacp initially was supportive and then pulled its
Wait wait wait What do you mean? Like the NAACP initially was supportive and then pulled its;
wait, wait, wait. what do you mean? like the naacp initially was supportive and then pulled its support...
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...under pressure from several of the women's groups.
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...under pressure from several of the women's groups.
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I don't see any of that initial support for Janice Rogers Brown.
i don't see any of that initial support for janice rogers
I don't see any of that initial support for Janice Rogers
i don't see any of that initial support for janice rogers brown.
Well, we'll have to see, of course. You know, the whole idea is if a filibuster takes place, then Senate Republicans will have to consider what the best course of action is to get these judges to a full vote.
well we'll have to see of course. you know; the. whole idea, is if a filibuster takes place then senate republicans will have to consider what the best course of. action is to get these judges to a, full
Well we'll, have to see of course. You know the whole idea is if a filibuster takes place then Senate Republicans, will have to consider what the best. course of, action is to get these judges to a full
well, we'll have to see, of course. you know, the whole idea is if a filibuster takes place, then senate republicans will have to consider what the best course of action is to get these judges to a full vote.
One last topic: The Congressional Black Caucus seems to be split on several key issues such as the estate tax, other economic issues, the Schiavo case. For years, I mean, for almost its entire history, the Congressional Black Caucus has been a solid voting bloc, and what does that mean in terms of...
one, last topic: the congressional. black. caucus seems to be split on several key issues, such; as the estate; tax. other economic issues the schiavo case for years i mean for almost its entire history the congressional black caucus has been a solid voting bloc and what does that mean in terms of...
One last topic: The Congressional Black Caucus seems to be split on several key issues such as the estate tax other economic issues the Schiavo case For years I mean for almost its; entire history the Congressional Black Caucus has been a solid voting bloc and what does that mean in. terms of blac...
one last topic: the congressional black caucus seems to be split on several key issues such as the estate tax, other economic issues, the schiavo case. for years, i mean, for almost its entire history, the congressional black caucus has been a solid voting bloc, and what does that mean in terms of...
Well, first of all, many of these members are voting their conscience, they're voting their district, they're voting their own individual philosophy. They're not lockstep with Democrats on any issue. I disagree with them on the bankruptcy bill and the Schiavo case, but by and large, they are a soli...
well first of all, many of these members are voting their conscience they're voting; their district they're voting their own individual philosophy, they're not lockstep with democrats on any issue i disagree with them. on the bankruptcy bill, and the schiavo case but by and large they are a solid, ...
Well first of all many of these members are voting their conscience they're voting their district they're voting their own individual philosophy, They're not lockstep with Democrats on any issue I disagree with them on the bankruptcy bill and the Schiavo case but by and large they are a solid vote ...
well, first of all, many of these members are voting their conscience, they're voting their district, they're voting their own individual philosophy. they're not lockstep with democrats on any issue. i disagree with them on the bankruptcy bill and the schiavo case, but by and large, they are a soli...
All right. Joe Watkins, you don't have any Republicans in the Congress or in the Senate for that matter, but what does it mean then from the Republican perspective to see this--what had been a consistent Democratic voting bloc, the Congressional Black Caucus, suddenly splitting on so many issues?
all right joe, watkins you don't have, any, republicans in the congress or, in the senate for, that matter, but what does it mean then from the republican perspective, to see this--what had. been a consistent democratic voting bloc, the congressional black caucus suddenly, splitting on so many
All right Joe. Watkins you don't have any Republicans in the Congress or. in the Senate for that matter but what, does it, mean then from the Republican. perspective to see this--what had been a consistent Democratic voting bloc the Congressional Black Caucus suddenly splitting on so many
all right. joe watkins, you don't have any republicans in the congress or in the senate for that matter, but what does it mean then from the republican perspective to see this--what had been a consistent democratic voting bloc, the congressional black caucus, suddenly splitting on so many issues?
Well, I just think it demonstrates--it's not a bad thing, it just shows that African-Americans have different opinions on lots of issues and the Black Caucus is representing that.
well i just think, it demonstrates--it's not a bad thing it just shows that african-americans have different opinions on lots of issues and the black; caucus is representing,
Well I, just think it demonstrates--it's not, a bad thing it just shows that African-Americans have different opinions on lots of issues and the Black Caucus is representing.
well, i just think it demonstrates--it's not a bad thing, it just shows that african-americans have different opinions on lots of issues and the black caucus is representing that.
I want to thank my guests, Donna Brazile, campaign manager for Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore in 2000. She now runs her own political consulting firm in Washington. And thanks to Reverend Joseph Watkins, pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philadelphia. He was an adviser to Pr...
i want to thank my guests donna brazile campaign manager for democratic presidential nominee al, gore in 2000. she now runs her own political consulting firm in washington. and thanks to reverend joseph watkins pastor of christ, evangelical lutheran church. in philadelphia he was an adviser to pre...
I want to thank; my guests Donna Brazile campaign manager for Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore, in 2000. She now runs her own, political consulting firm in Washington And thanks to Reverend Joseph Watkins pastor. of Christ Evangelical. Lutheran Church in Philadelphia; He was an adviser to P...
i want to thank my guests, donna brazile, campaign manager for democratic presidential nominee al gore in 2000. she now runs her own political consulting firm in washington. and thanks to reverend joseph watkins, pastor of christ evangelical lutheran church in philadelphia. he was an adviser to pr...
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Thank you, Juan.
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Back to you, Ed.
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Back to you
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Thanks, Juan.
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Every week you'll hear from Juan Williams and some of our political insiders right here on Political Corner.
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Just about half an hour ago, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich made an unexpected announcement.
just about half an hour ago illinois, governor rod blagojevich made an unexpected
Just about half an hour ago Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich made an unexpected
just about half an hour ago, illinois governor rod blagojevich made an unexpected announcement.
So, I'm here today to announce that I am appointing Roland Burris as the next United States Senator from Illinois. He has had a long and distinguished career serving the people of Illinois. He will be a great United States Senator.
so i'm here today to announce that i am appointing, roland burris as the next united states senator from illinois. he has had a long and distinguished career serving the people of illinois he will be a great united states
So I'm. here today to announce that I am appointing Roland Burris as the next United States Senator from Illinois He has had a long and distinguished, career serving the, people. of Illinois He will be a great United States
so, i'm here today to announce that i am appointing roland burris as the next united states senator from illinois. he has had a long and distinguished career serving the people of illinois. he will be a great united states senator.
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We keep stumbling across these programs and we act surprised. You know, this is the third or fourth of these big major collection programs that we've bumped into. Golly, what a shock. No, this is going on every day.
we. keep stumbling across these programs and we act surprised you. know this is the third or fourth of these big major collection. programs that we've bumped into golly what a shock no this is going on every
We keep stumbling across these programs and we act surprised You. know this is the third, or fourth of. these big major collection programs that we've bumped into Golly what a shock No this is, going on every
we keep stumbling across these programs and we act surprised. you know, this is the third or fourth of these big major collection programs that we've bumped into. golly, what a shock. no, this is going on every day.
Many of these big computer theft programs have been traced to the Chinese. But Dave Aitel, a cyber researcher who specializes in the study of software such as this, notes a somewhat unusual pattern to infections from the Flame virus.
many of these big computer theft. programs have been, traced to the chinese but dave aitel a cyber researcher who specializes in the study of software such as this notes a somewhat unusual pattern to infections from the flame
Many of these big computer theft programs have been traced to. the Chinese But Dave Aitel a cyber researcher. who specializes in the study of software such as this notes a somewhat unusual pattern to infections from the Flame
many of these big computer theft programs have been traced to the chinese. but dave aitel, a cyber researcher who specializes in the study of software such as this, notes a somewhat unusual pattern to infections from the flame virus.
A lot of these were actually in the Palestinian Territories, which is second only to Iran in terms of where the infections have been. And I think that's a very interesting indicator of who was doing it, in a sense of who would actually be interested in information from the Palestinian Territories. Obviously this is som...
a lot of these were actually in the, palestinian territories which is. second only to iran in terms of, where the, infections have been and i think. that's a very interesting indicator of who was doing it in a sense of who would actually be interested. in information from the. palestinian territories obviously this is ...
A lot of. these were, actually in the Palestinian Territories which. is second only to Iran in terms. of where the infections have been And I think that's a very interesting indicator of who was doing it in a sense of who would actually, be interested. in information from the Palestinian Territories Obviously this is s...
a lot of these were actually in the palestinian territories, which is second only to iran in terms of where the infections have been. and i think that's a very interesting indicator of who was doing it, in a sense of who would actually be interested in information from the palestinian territories. obviously this is som...
Fingers today, not surprisingly, were already pointing at Israel and the U.S. as likely perpetrators of the Flame virus, even though some Flame infections were in Israel. No comment from either government.
fingers today not, surprisingly were already pointing at israel and the u.s as likely perpetrators, of the flame virus even though some flame infections were, in israel no comment from either
Fingers today not surprisingly were already pointing at Israel, and the U.S as. likely perpetrators of the Flame virus even though some Flame infections were in Israel No comment from either
fingers today, not surprisingly, were already pointing at israel and the u.s. as likely perpetrators of the flame virus, even though some flame infections were in israel. no comment from either government.
Other researchers noted that the Kaspersky firm is close to the Russian government. Russia is pushing for an international cyber peace treaty, and depicting the Flame virus as a dangerous new cyber weapon could help that campaign.
other researchers noted that. the kaspersky firm is close to the russian government russia is pushing for an international cyber. peace treaty and depicting the flame virus as a dangerous new cyber weapon could help that
Other researchers noted that the Kaspersky firm is close to the; Russian; government Russia is pushing. for an international cyber peace treaty and depicting the Flame, virus as a dangerous new cyber weapon could help that
other researchers noted that the kaspersky firm is close to the russian government. russia is pushing for an international cyber peace treaty, and depicting the flame virus as a dangerous new cyber weapon could help that campaign.
Dave Aitel, the cyber researcher, says the significance of the Flame discovery may simply be that it shows that governments and companies can't seem to stop cyber intrusions.
dave. aitel the cyber researcher says the significance of the flame. discovery; may simply be that it shows that governments and companies can't, seem to stop cyber
Dave, Aitel the cyber researcher says the significance of the Flame discovery may simply be that it shows that governments and companies can't seem to, stop cyber,
dave aitel, the cyber researcher, says the significance of the flame discovery may simply be that it shows that governments and companies can't seem to stop cyber intrusions.
When they say Flame has been around for five years, that's a long time for any piece of software to be widely deployed without causing problems and eventually getting caught.
when they say flame has been. around, for five years that's a long time for any piece of software to be widely deployed without causing problems and eventually getting
When they say Flame. has been around for five years that's a long time for any piece of software to be widely deployed. without causing problems and eventually getting
when they say flame has been around for five years, that's a long time for any piece of software to be widely deployed without causing problems and eventually getting caught.
And it probably means there are many other computer viruses out there, as yet undetected.
and it probably means there. are many other computer viruses out there as yet
And it probably means there are many, other computer viruses out there as yet
and it probably means there are many other computer viruses out there, as yet undetected.
Tom Gjelten, NPR News, Washington.
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There were more protests today in Egypt stemming from anger over violence at a soccer match on Wednesday, when more than 70 people died. It involved groups of extreme soccer fans, known as Ultras in countries around the world. In Egypt, they play a central role in political conflict going back years.
there were more protests today in egypt stemming from anger over violence at a. soccer match on wednesday when more than 70 people died it involved groups, of extreme, soccer fans known as ultras in countries around the world in egypt; they play a central role in political conflict going back
There were more protests; today in, Egypt stemming from anger over violence at a soccer match on Wednesday when, more than 70 people died It involved groups of, extreme soccer fans known as Ultras in, countries. around the world In Egypt they; play a central role in political conflict going back
there were more protests today in egypt stemming from anger over violence at a soccer match on wednesday, when more than 70 people died. it involved groups of extreme soccer fans, known as ultras in countries around the world. in egypt, they play a central role in political conflict going back years.
Adel Iskandar, of Georgetown University, has written about the Ultras and he explains their roots.
adel iskandar. of, georgetown university has written about the ultras and he explains their
Adel Iskandar of Georgetown University has written about the Ultras and, he, explains their
adel iskandar, of georgetown university, has written about the ultras and he explains their roots.
The Egyptian Ultras groups are groups that came together at a time when the police state was extremely suffocating for youth in the country. And they came together because it was the only venue, the only environment where they could support something publicly and gather in large numbers and be organized. So, it almost ...
the egyptian ultras groups are groups that came together at a time when the police state was extremely suffocating for youth in the country and they came together because it was the only venue the only environment where they could support something publicly and gather in large numbers and be organized so it almost beca...
The Egyptian Ultras groups are groups that came together at. a time when the police state was extremely. suffocating for youth in the country And they. came. together because it was the only venue the only, environment where they, could support something, publicly and, gather in large numbers and be organized So it alm...
the egyptian ultras groups are groups that came together at a time when the police state was extremely suffocating for youth in the country. and they came together because it was the only venue, the only environment where they could support something publicly and gather in large numbers and be organized. so, it almost ...
What was the role of the Ultras in Egypt during the Arab Spring last year? What did they do?
what was the role of the ultras in egypt during the arab spring last year? what did they
What was the role of the Ultras in Egypt during the Arab Spring last year? What did they
what was the role of the ultras in egypt during the arab spring last year? what did they do?
Well, the Ultras don't like to take credit for things. But anybody who was in Tahrir Square, for instance, in Egypt during the 18 days - especially during the moments of significant confrontation with the police - will recognize that the Ultras played a major role in protecting the protesters against Mubarak's forces. ...
well the ultras don't like to, take credit for things but anybody who was in tahrir square for instance in egypt during the 18 days - especially during the moments of significant confrontation with the police - will recognize that the ultras played a major role in protecting the protesters against mubarak's forces they...
Well the Ultras don't like to take credit, for things But anybody who was in Tahrir Square, for instance in Egypt, during the 18 days. - especially during the, moments of significant confrontation. with the police - will recognize. that the Ultras played a major role in protecting, the, protesters against Mubarak's for...
well, the ultras don't like to take credit for things. but anybody who was in tahrir square, for instance, in egypt during the 18 days - especially during the moments of significant confrontation with the police - will recognize that the ultras played a major role in protecting the protesters against mubarak's forces. ...
But many of them, you know, came out without their banners, without their flags, without their slogans, so as to meld into the Egyptian society, so that they didn't appear to be factional or divisive in any way.
but, many of them you know came out without their banners. without, their flags without their slogans so as to meld into the egyptian, society so that. they didn't appear to be, factional or divisive in. any
But many of them you know came out without, their. banners without their flags without their slogans so as to meld into the Egyptian society so that they didn't appear to be factional or, divisive, in, any
but many of them, you know, came out without their banners, without their flags, without their slogans, so as to meld into the egyptian society, so that they didn't appear to be factional or divisive in any way.
This melding of the Ultras, the soccer fans, with the politics in Egypt is fascinating. I want to play some tape from a soccer match last year after the fall of the Mubarak regime.
this melding of the ultras the soccer fans with the politics in egypt is, fascinating i want to play some tape from a soccer. match last year after the fall of the mubarak
This melding of the Ultras the soccer fans with the politics in Egypt is fascinating I want to play some tape from a soccer match last year after the fall of the Mubarak
this melding of the ultras, the soccer fans, with the politics in egypt is fascinating. i want to play some tape from a soccer match last year after the fall of the mubarak regime.
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Adel Iskander, what are they chanting here?
adel iskander. what are they chanting
Adel Iskander what are they chanting
adel iskander, what are they chanting here?
Well, in this case, these are the Ultras' fans of El Zamalek, they're called the Ultras' White Knight. And in this case, there is saying: We have not forgotten Tahrir, and sort of a slew of profanities directed at the police force. So, in this case, they're taunting the police and telling them we haven't forgotten Tahr...
well in this case these are the ultras' fans of el zamalek they're called, the ultras' white knight and in this case there is saying: we have not forgotten tahrir and, sort of a slew of profanities directed at the police force so in this case they're taunting; the police and telling them we haven't forgotten tahrir we'...
Well in this case these. are the Ultras' fans of El Zamalek they're called the Ultras' White Knight And in this case there is saying: We have not forgotten Tahrir and sort of a. slew of profanities directed. at the police force So in this case they're taunting the police and telling them we haven't forgotten Tahrir we'...
well, in this case, these are the ultras' fans of el zamalek, they're called the ultras' white knight. and in this case, there is saying: we have not forgotten tahrir, and sort of a slew of profanities directed at the police force. so, in this case, they're taunting the police and telling them we haven't forgotten tahr...
How do you explain what happened this week? This was fans of one team attacking another with pipes, with clubs, throwing them off the stands and at the same time, the accusation is now made that the security forces, the police who were at the stadium, stood by and allowed this to happen precisely because these Ultras w...
how do you. explain what happened this week? this was fans, of one team attacking another with pipes with clubs throwing them off the stands and at the same time the accusation is now made that the security forces the police who were at the stadium, stood by and allowed this to happen precisely because these, ultras we...
How do you explain what, happened this week? This was, fans of one team attacking another with pipes with clubs throwing them, off, the stands and at the same. time the; accusation is now made that the security, forces the police who were at, the stadium stood by and allowed this to happen precisely, because these Ultr...
how do you explain what happened this week? this was fans of one team attacking another with pipes, with clubs, throwing them off the stands and at the same time, the accusation is now made that the security forces, the police who were at the stadium, stood by and allowed this to happen precisely because these ultras w...
Do you think that's a plausible argument to be made?
do you, think that's a plausible argument to. be
Do you think that's a plausible argument to be
do you think that's a plausible argument to be made?
I think it's not a particularly implausible argument. It's convincing to a large extent. At the very least, I think, most fingers are being pointed at the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces, because if one were to judge and assess their ability to manage the country's transition - if they cannot guard a small stadium...
i. think it's not a particularly implausible argument it's convincing to a. large extent at, the very least i think most fingers are being pointed at the supreme council for the armed forces because if one were to judge and assess. their ability to manage the country's transition - if they cannot guard a small stadium ...
I think it's not. a particularly implausible argument It's convincing to a large extent At the very least. I think most fingers are being pointed at the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces because, if one were to judge and assess their ability to manage the country's transition - if, they cannot guard a small stadium ...
i think it's not a particularly implausible argument. it's convincing to a large extent. at the very least, i think, most fingers are being pointed at the supreme council for the armed forces, because if one were to judge and assess their ability to manage the country's transition - if they cannot guard a small stadium...
I've been talking with Adel Iskandar, a lecturer in media studies at Georgetown University. He's working on a book on Egypt's revolution.
i've been. talking with adel iskandar a lecturer, in media studies at georgetown university. he's working on a book on egypt's
I've, been talking with Adel Iskandar a lecturer in. media studies at; Georgetown University He's working. on a book on Egypt's
i've been talking with adel iskandar, a lecturer in media studies at georgetown university. he's working on a book on egypt's revolution.
Adel Iskandar, thanks so much for coming in.
adel iskandar thanks so. much for coming
Adel Iskandar thanks so much for coming
adel iskandar, thanks so much for coming in.
Thanks for having me.
thanks for. having.
Thanks for having
thanks for having me.
As we just heard, Iran has been isolated by the West over concern that it's developing a nuclear weapons program. So, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is hoping to pick up some much-needed diplomatic support, with a visit to close allies in the Americas. Today, he's in Venezuela with President Hugo Chavez, who has...
as. we just heard iran has been isolated by the west. over concern that it's developing a nuclear weapons program so iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad is hoping to pick up some. much-needed diplomatic support with a visit, to close allies in the americas today he's, in venezuela with president hugo chavez who has a...
As, we just heard Iran has been isolated by. the West over concern, that it's developing a nuclear weapons program So Iranian President Mahmoud, Ahmadinejad is hoping to pick up. some, much-needed diplomatic support with. a visit to close allies in the Americas Today he's in Venezuela with President Hugo Chavez, who ha...
as we just heard, iran has been isolated by the west over concern that it's developing a nuclear weapons program. so, iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad is hoping to pick up some much-needed diplomatic support, with a visit to close allies in the americas. today, he's in venezuela with president hugo chavez, who has...
NPR's Juan Forero has that story.
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On his TV show, "Hello Mr. President," President Hugo Chavez attacks the Obama administration, saying it's trying to stop Iran from rightfully becoming a medium-sized power.
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On his TV show "Hello, Mr. President" President Hugo Chavez attacks the Obama administration saying it's trying, to stop Iran from rightfully becoming a medium-sized
on his tv show, "hello mr. president," president hugo chavez attacks the obama administration, saying it's trying to stop iran from rightfully becoming a medium-sized power.
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Recently, Nicaragua's postal agency decided the time had come to modernize Managua's map by reintroducing street names and numbers, but the proposal went nowhere. It was going to cost too much money, and Managuans insist their system works just fine. Kathleen Schalch, NPR News.
recently nicaragua's postal agency decided the time had come to modernize managua's map by reintroducing street names and numbers but, the proposal went. nowhere, it was going to cost, too much money and. managuans insist their system. works just fine kathleen schalch npr
Recently Nicaragua's postal agency decided the time had come to, modernize Managua's map by reintroducing street names and numbers but. the proposal, went nowhere It was going to cost too much money, and Managuans insist their system works just fine Kathleen Schalch NPR
recently, nicaragua's postal agency decided the time had come to modernize managua's map by reintroducing street names and numbers, but the proposal went nowhere. it was going to cost too much money, and managuans insist their system works just fine. kathleen schalch, npr news.
The Iraqi insurgents have organized many suicide bombings over the past year. How they do that is a question we're going to put now to Bruce Hoffman, who studies terrorism at the RAND Corporation
the iraqi insurgents have organized many suicide. bombings over the past year how they do that is a question we're going to put now to. bruce hoffman who studies. terrorism at the rand
The Iraqi. insurgents have organized many suicide bombings over the past year How they do that is a question we're going to put, now to; Bruce Hoffman, who. studies terrorism at the RAND
the iraqi insurgents have organized many suicide bombings over the past year. how they do that is a question we're going to put now to bruce hoffman, who studies terrorism at the rand corporation
And, Bruce Hoffman, perhaps I've begged the question by saying the insurgents have organized all the suicide bombings. How organized a campaign is it?
and bruce hoffman perhaps. i've begged the question by saying the insurgents have, organized all the suicide bombings how organized a campaign is
And Bruce Hoffman perhaps I've begged the question by, saying the insurgents have organized all the suicide bombings How organized. a campaign is
and, bruce hoffman, perhaps i've begged the question by saying the insurgents have organized all the suicide bombings. how organized a campaign is it?
It's a fairly well-organized campaign, because certainly over the past two-plus years, the insurgents have been fairly effective in sustaining this particular tactic. So in other words, they have a flow of recruits that they can, of course, either strap a belt bomb or a vest bomb onto, or else put i...
it's a fairly well-organized campaign because certainly over the past, two-plus. years the insurgents have been fairly effective in sustaining this particular tactic so in other words they have a flow of recruits that they can of course either strap a belt bomb or a vest bomb, onto or else put in a ...
It's a fairly well-organized campaign because certainly, over the past two-plus years the insurgents have been fairly effective in sustaining this particular tactic. So in other words they have a flow of recruits that they can of course either strap, a belt. bomb or a vest. bomb onto or else put, in...
it's a fairly well-organized campaign, because certainly over the past two-plus years, the insurgents have been fairly effective in sustaining this particular tactic. so in other words, they have a flow of recruits that they can, of course, either strap a belt bomb or a vest bomb onto, or else put i...
Who are these recruits?
who are. these,
Who are these
who are these recruits?
It seems to be that the majority of suicidal terrorists in Iraq are foreign jihadists. What we know in general is that it seems like the largest single demographic group is from Saudi Arabia, and then it flattens more or less. The next highest is Syrians, Kuwaitis and then throughout the Middle Ea...
it. seems to be that the majority of suicidal terrorists in iraq are foreign jihadists what. we know in general is that it seems like the largest single demographic group is from saudi arabia and. then it flattens. more or less the next highest is, syrians, kuwaitis and then throughout the middle ...
It seems; to be. that the majority of suicidal. terrorists in Iraq are foreign jihadists What we know in general is that it seems like the largest. single demographic group is from Saudi Arabia and then it flattens more or less The next highest is Syrians Kuwaitis and then throughout the Middle, E...
it seems to be that the majority of suicidal terrorists in iraq are foreign jihadists. what we know in general is that it seems like the largest single demographic group is from saudi arabia, and then it flattens more or less. the next highest is syrians, kuwaitis and then throughout the middle ea...
What does it say then about the larger insurgency in Iraq that these are the people who seem to be doing the most damage?
what does it say then about the larger. insurgency in iraq, that these are the people who seem to be doing the most
What does it say then about the larger insurgency in Iraq. that these are the people who seem to be doing the most
what does it say then about the larger insurgency in iraq that these are the people who seem to be doing the most damage?
I think that for Salafist jihadists, or for radical jihadists, that Iraq has become something of a rallying cry in that this is the next battleground where they believe they have to descend on to defend Islam. So they see this as almost an obligation. And the opportunities for martyrdom, I think, ...
i think, that. for salafist. jihadists or for radical, jihadists that iraq has become. something of a rallying cry in that this is the next battleground where they believe they have to descend on to defend islam so they see this as almost an obligation and the opportunities for martyrdom i think i...
I think, that for Salafist jihadists or for radical jihadists that Iraq has become something of a rallying cry in that this is the next battleground, where they believe they have to descend on to defend Islam So they see this as almost an. obligation And the, opportunities. for martyrdom I think i...
i think that for salafist jihadists, or for radical jihadists, that iraq has become something of a rallying cry in that this is the next battleground where they believe they have to descend on to defend islam. so they see this as almost an obligation. and the opportunities for martyrdom, i think, ...
Have the suicide bombings in Iraq generated the kind of trading card subculture that one can find, say, in Gaza, where in addition to cards there are posters all over the wall commemorating the martyrs who died in the cause?
have the. suicide bombings in iraq generated the kind of trading card subculture that one. can find, say; in gaza where in addition to cards there are, posters all over the wall commemorating the martyrs who died in the
Have the suicide bombings in Iraq generated the kind of, trading card subculture that one can find say in Gaza where in addition to cards there are posters all over the wall commemorating the martyrs who died in the
have the suicide bombings in iraq generated the kind of trading card subculture that one can find, say, in gaza, where in addition to cards there are posters all over the wall commemorating the martyrs who died in the cause?
Interestingly, I think in Iraq, it's less of a personal phenomenon. In other words, the bombers in Gaza, for example, achieve a notoriety in death that perhaps eluded them in life, and they're celebrated in posters and on calendars and on key chains and so on and it becomes very much the individual...
interestingly i think in iraq it's less of a personal phenomenon, in other words the bombers in gaza for example; achieve a notoriety in death that perhaps, eluded them in life and they're celebrated in posters and on calendars and on key chains and so on and it becomes very. much the individual wh...
Interestingly I think in Iraq it's; less of a personal phenomenon In other words the bombers in Gaza for example achieve a. notoriety in death that perhaps, eluded them in life; and they're celebrated in, posters and on calendars and on key chains. and, so. on and it becomes very much the individua...
interestingly, i think in iraq, it's less of a personal phenomenon. in other words, the bombers in gaza, for example, achieve a notoriety in death that perhaps eluded them in life, and they're celebrated in posters and on calendars and on key chains and so on and it becomes very much the individual...
In Iraq, the suicide attacks are, indeed, celebrated, but it's more an organizational or operational level, in other words where the groups behind it circulate DVDs, videotapes of the attack. And that's basically how these are both celebrated and then perpetuated and seen to be a positive and very ...
in iraq. the suicide; attacks are indeed celebrated but it's more an organizational or operational level in other words where the groups behind it, circulate dvds videotapes of the attack and, that's basically how, these are both celebrated and then perpetuated and seen to be a positive and very ef...
In Iraq the suicide attacks. are indeed celebrated but it's more an organizational or operational level in other words where the groups behind it circulate DVDs videotapes of the attack And that's basically how these are both celebrated and then, perpetuated and, seen to be a positive and very effe...
in iraq, the suicide attacks are, indeed, celebrated, but it's more an organizational or operational level, in other words where the groups behind it circulate dvds, videotapes of the attack. and that's basically how these are both celebrated and then perpetuated and seen to be a positive and very ...
Now you were advising or consulting the Coalition Provisional Authority when it was still in operation in Baghdad about counterterrorism issues.
now you were advising or. consulting the coalition provisional authority when it. was still in operation in baghdad about counterterrorism
Now you were advising or consulting the, Coalition Provisional Authority when it was still in operation in Baghdad about counterterrorism
now you were advising or consulting the coalition provisional authority when it was still in operation in baghdad about counterterrorism issues.
Specifically about countering suicide terrorism, yes.
specifically about countering suicide terrorism
Specifically about, countering, suicide terrorism
specifically about countering suicide terrorism, yes.
Since that time, there's still been a lot of suicide terrorism. Does that suggest that whatever the fight here is they are winning?
since that, time there's, still, been a lot of suicide terrorism does that suggest that whatever the, fight here is they are
Since that time there's still been a lot of suicide terrorism Does that suggest that whatever the fight here is they are
since that time, there's still been a lot of suicide terrorism. does that suggest that whatever the fight here is they are winning?
I think, indisputably, suicide terrorism worldwide is amongst the most effective terrorist tactics, primarily because it's not only that--very effective in getting as close to the intended target as possible, you have what is, in essence, the ultimate human smart bomb or human cruise missile, perhap...
i think indisputably suicide terrorism worldwide is amongst the, most effective, terrorist. tactics primarily because it's not only that--very effective in getting, as close to the intended target as possible you have what is in essence the ultimate. human smart bomb or human cruise missile perhaps ...
I think indisputably suicide terrorism worldwide is. amongst the most effective terrorist, tactics primarily because it's not only that--very, effective. in getting as close to the intended target as possible you have what is in. essence the ultimate human smart bomb or human cruise missile perhaps ...
i think, indisputably, suicide terrorism worldwide is amongst the most effective terrorist tactics, primarily because it's not only that--very effective in getting as close to the intended target as possible, you have what is, in essence, the ultimate human smart bomb or human cruise missile, perhap...
However, there are means to defend against it, but it requires eternal vigilance, it requires considerable training and it requires, in many instances, various rings of defense that are constantly manned by people specifically on alert for suicide bombers. And we saw that. This was a tactic that w...
however there are means to defend against it but. it requires eternal vigilance it requires considerable training and it requires in many instances various rings of defense that. are constantly manned by people specifically on alert for, suicide. bombers and we saw that this was. a tactic that was...
However there. are means to defend against it. but it requires eternal vigilance; it requires considerable training and it, requires; in many instances various rings of defense that. are constantly manned by people specifically, on alert for suicide bombers And we saw that This was a tactic that w...
however, there are means to defend against it, but it requires eternal vigilance, it requires considerable training and it requires, in many instances, various rings of defense that are constantly manned by people specifically on alert for suicide bombers. and we saw that. this was a tactic that w...
But if there were adequate vigilance, if there were an adequate effort to counter this form of terrorism, wouldn't there be some general buzz of news to the effect of, `A would-be suicide bomber was arrested somewhere in Iraq yesterday,' or `A bomb factory was discovered and a number of vests were f...
but if; there were adequate vigilance if there were an, adequate effort to counter this form; of terrorism wouldn't there be some general buzz of news to the effect of `a would-be suicide bomber was arrested somewhere in iraq yesterday' or `a bomb; factory was discovered and a number of vests were f...
But if there were adequate. vigilance if there were an adequate, effort to counter this form of terrorism wouldn't there be some general buzz, of news to the effect, of `A would-be suicide bomber was arrested somewhere in Iraq yesterday' or `A bomb factory was discovered and a number of vests were f...
but if there were adequate vigilance, if there were an adequate effort to counter this form of terrorism, wouldn't there be some general buzz of news to the effect of, `a would-be suicide bomber was arrested somewhere in iraq yesterday,' or `a bomb factory was discovered and a number of vests were f...
No, and I think that's because--you've hit the nail on the head of what the other critical element is in countering suicide terrorism, and that's excellent intelligence. And that's what the Israelis, since 2002 in their own situation with the West Bank and Gaza, have been able to achieve, where the...
no; and. i think that's because--you've hit the nail on the head of what the other critical element is in countering suicide terrorism and that's excellent intelligence and that's what the israelis since 2002 in their own situation with the west bank and gaza have been able to, achieve where they c...
No and, I think that's because--you've hit the nail on the, head of what the other critical element is in, countering suicide terrorism and. that's excellent. intelligence And that's what the Israelis since 2002 in their own. situation with the West Bank and Gaza have been able to achieve where the...
no, and i think that's because--you've hit the nail on the head of what the other critical element is in countering suicide terrorism, and that's excellent intelligence. and that's what the israelis, since 2002 in their own situation with the west bank and gaza, have been able to achieve, where the...
Bruce Hoffman, thanks for talking with us.
bruce hoffman thanks for talking with
Bruce Hoffman thanks for talking with
bruce hoffman, thanks for talking with us.
You're very welcome.
you're. very
You're very
you're very welcome.
Bruce Hoffman studies terrorism at the RAND Corporation. He spoke to us from Arlington, Virginia.
bruce hoffman studies terrorism at the rand corporation he spoke to us from arlington
Bruce Hoffman. studies terrorism at the RAND Corporation He spoke to us from Arlington
bruce hoffman studies terrorism at the rand corporation. he spoke to us from arlington, virginia.
We're going to continue the discussion in our Week in Politics segment. E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Georgetown's McCourt School is here.
we're going to continue the. discussion in our week in politics segment e.j dionne of the washington post and georgetown's mccourt school is
We're going to, continue. the. discussion in our Week in Politics segment E.J Dionne of The Washington Post and Georgetown's McCourt, School is
we're going to continue the discussion in our week in politics segment. e.j. dionne of the washington post and georgetown's mccourt school is here.
Hey there, E.J.
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Hey there
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Good to be with you.
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May has just a few days left to build the support she needs to pass her Brexit deal. If she fails, the path forward is anyone's guess. Frank Langfitt, NPR News, Romford.
may has just a few days left, to build the, support she needs to pass her brexit deal if she fails; the path forward is anyone's guess frank langfitt; npr news
May has just a few days left. to build the support she needs to pass her Brexit deal If she fails the path forward is anyone's, guess Frank Langfitt NPR News
may has just a few days left to build the support she needs to pass her brexit deal. if she fails, the path forward is anyone's guess. frank langfitt, npr news, romford.
Staying on the ice for a moment, we turn now to Robert Samuels. He's a reporter for the Washington Post who also happens to be a lifelong fan of figure skating, which means he really likes watching the Winter Olympics. When we asked him about team figure skating, which is new to the Games this year, he could not stop r...
staying on the ice for a moment we turn now to robert samuels he's a reporter for the washington. post who also happens to be a lifelong fan of figure skating which means he really likes; watching the winter olympics when. we asked him; about team figure skating which is. new to the; games this year he could not stop r...
Staying on the, ice for a moment we, turn, now to Robert Samuels He's a reporter for the Washington Post who also happens to be. a lifelong fan of figure skating which means he; really likes watching the Winter Olympics When we asked him about team, figure skating which is new to the Games this year he could not stop r...
staying on the ice for a moment, we turn now to robert samuels. he's a reporter for the washington post who also happens to be a lifelong fan of figure skating, which means he really likes watching the winter olympics. when we asked him about team figure skating, which is new to the games this year, he could not stop r...
Their names are Tatyana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov. And they were super matched. They used to have two different partners. And they weren't doing so well in Russian figure skating, and the pairs division was falling apart. So they mashed them together, and they've been dominating the sport ever since.
their names are tatyana, volosozhar and maxim trankov and they were super matched they used to have, two different partners and they weren't doing so well in russian figure skating and the pairs division was falling, apart so they mashed them together and they've been dominating the sport ever
Their names are Tatyana Volosozhar and Maxim. Trankov And they, were super matched They used to have two different partners And they weren't doing so well in Russian figure skating and the, pairs division was, falling apart So they mashed them together and they've been dominating the, sport ever
their names are tatyana volosozhar and maxim trankov. and they were super matched. they used to have two different partners. and they weren't doing so well in russian figure skating, and the pairs division was falling apart. so they mashed them together, and they've been dominating the sport ever since.
I'm smiling because you are so animated as you're talking about this. I mean, what is it about figure skating that has so captured your imagination?
i'm smiling because. you are, so animated as; you're talking about this i mean what is it about figure skating that has so captured your
I'm smiling because you. are so animated as you're talking about this I mean what is it about figure skating that. has so captured your
i'm smiling because you are so animated as you're talking about this. i mean, what is it about figure skating that has so captured your imagination?
Oh, my God. I have a few theories about it. I think it's really the most psychologically demanding sport. I was watching the Super Bowl, and I noted how even though one team was crushed, Peyton Manning, he had, you know, he had 40 minutes to sort of make up this game. A figure skater has about seven minutes every four ...
oh my god i have a few theories about it i think it's really the most psychologically. demanding sport i was watching the super bowl and i noted, how even, though one team was, crushed peyton manning he had you know he had 40 minutes to sort, of make up this game a figure skater has about. seven minutes every four year...
Oh my God I. have a few theories about it I think it's really the most psychologically demanding sport, I was watching the Super Bowl and I noted how even though one team was crushed. Peyton Manning he had you, know he had 40 minutes to sort of, make up this game A figure. skater. has. about seven minutes every. four y...
oh, my god. i have a few theories about it. i think it's really the most psychologically demanding sport. i was watching the super bowl, and i noted how even though one team was crushed, peyton manning, he had, you know, he had 40 minutes to sort of make up this game. a figure skater has about seven minutes every four ...
And I remember when I first watched my first competition, starting in the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, I was just completely enraptured by it - just sort of the speed, the unpredictability, the drama, the jumps. I couldn't think of anything else for two weeks. And it's been really hard for me ever since, actually.
and i remember when i first watched my first competition starting in. the 1992 olympics in albertville, i was just completely enraptured by it - just sort of the speed the unpredictability the drama the jumps i couldn't think of anything else for two weeks and it's been really hard for me ever since
And I remember when I first watched my first competition starting in the 1992 Olympics in Albertville I was just completely enraptured by, it - just sort of, the. speed the unpredictability the; drama, the jumps I couldn't think of anything else for two weeks And it's been really hard for me ever since
and i remember when i first watched my first competition, starting in the 1992 olympics in albertville, i was just completely enraptured by it - just sort of the speed, the unpredictability, the drama, the jumps. i couldn't think of anything else for two weeks. and it's been really hard for me ever since, actually.
And there are people who will say that figure skating is, eh, not really a sport. You take issue with that.
and there are people, who; will, say that figure skating is eh not really a sport you take issue with
And there are people who will, say that figure skating is eh not really a sport You take issue with
and there are people who will say that figure skating is, eh, not really a sport. you take issue with that.
Oh, of course.
oh of
Oh of
oh, of course.
This is incredibly athletic.
this is incredibly
This is incredibly
this is incredibly athletic.
Of course. Doing any of these moves - rotating four times in the air - it's super hard on the ground. I know. I've tried. That's why I have three false teeth. Imagine doing it on - essentially, on knives on a block of ice. If that's not athleticism, I don't really know what is.
of course doing any of these moves - rotating four times in. the air - it's super hard on the, ground i know i've tried that's why i have three, false teeth imagine doing it on - essentially on knives. on a block of ice if that's not athleticism i don't. really know, what
Of course Doing any of these moves - rotating four times in the air - it's super hard on the ground I know I've tried That's why I have three false teeth Imagine doing it on - essentially on. knives, on a block of ice If that's not athleticism I don't really know what
of course. doing any of these moves - rotating four times in the air - it's super hard on the ground. i know. i've tried. that's why i have three false teeth. imagine doing it on - essentially, on knives on a block of ice. if that's not athleticism, i don't really know what is.
But you're not a skater, right? Did you ever try to be a skater?
but, you're not a skater right? did you. ever try to be, a
But you're not a skater right? Did you ever try to be a
but you're not a skater, right? did you ever try to be a skater?
Oh, it's too hard. So actually, during 1992, I had this love affair with Kristi Yamaguchi.
oh it's too hard so actually during 1992, i had this love affair with kristi
Oh it's too hard So actually during 1992, I, had; this. love. affair with, Kristi
oh, it's too hard. so actually, during 1992, i had this love affair with kristi yamaguchi.
How old were you?
how. old were
How old were
how old were you?
I was 7. And I used my allowance to buy a Disney Adventures magazine from Caldor, and it had a description of how to do a lutz jump, which is the second-most difficult jump in figure skating. So I practiced on my floor and I told my parents I really wanted to go skating. So we went during that Olympics, and I got on th...
i was 7. and i used my allowance to buy a disney adventures magazine, from caldor, and it had a description of, how to do a lutz jump which is the second-most, difficult jump in figure. skating so i practiced on my floor and i. told my, parents. i really wanted to go. skating, so we went during that olympics and. i got...
I was 7. And I used. my allowance to buy a Disney Adventures magazine from Caldor and it had a description of how to do a lutz jump which, is the second-most difficult jump in figure skating So I practiced on my floor and I told my parents I really wanted to go skating So we went during that Olympics and I got on the i...
i was 7. and i used my allowance to buy a disney adventures magazine from caldor, and it had a description of how to do a lutz jump, which is the second-most difficult jump in figure skating. so i practiced on my floor and i told my parents i really wanted to go skating. so we went during that olympics, and i got on th...