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What is treason? Russia dodges on MH17, Joan Baez reflects on our times.

The WorldJuly 17, 2018
A close-up photography of Russian President Vladimir Putin touching an ear piece.

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens as US President Donald Trump speaks during their news conference in Helsinki, July 16, 2018.

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In this episode:

Did Trump commit treason in Helsinki?
The reaction in Russia
Maria Butina
When the ocean always smells like home
Russia dodges on MH17
After four years of conflict in eastern Ukraine ‘women do better’ than men when it comes to rebuilding their lives
Obama’s South African speech
Joan Baez reflects on these ‘ghastly’ times
Hosts
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Marco Werman

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