Through widespread protests and specific demands, today’s youth in the Middle East have been credited with ushering in new eras of democracy in their countries. Rob Ferrett finds out how Arab millennials are transforming the region. Rob also discusses the conflicting court rulings on the Affordable Care Act and talks with an environmental activist who says we’re failing to deal with climate change in any sort of significant way.
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Conflicting Court Rulings On Federal Subsidy Portion Of Affordable Care Act Released Tuesday
Two U.S. appeals court panels issued conflicting rulings Tuesday on the federal subsidy portion of the Affordable Care Act. A POLITICO reporter discusses these rulings and explains what they could mean for the future of healthcare in the United States.
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Is The Climate Change Struggle Failing?
Why have we so far failed to stop climate change, and why is it important that we do? An environmental scholar examines why have we failed to enact meaningful legislation against global warming and the moral and practical imperatives for doing so.
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How The Millennial Generation Is Changing The Middle East
Arab millennials are largely credited with transforming governments across the Middle East beginning in early 2011. Middle East expert Juan Cole argues that these millennials were not just acting out the same youth angst that’s been repeated throughout history. In an optimistic recount, he descibes a group of young people with specific organizations and demands.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Kyle Cheney Guest
- Dale Jamieson Guest
- Juan Cole Guest
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