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The long-lasting impact of the U.S. invasion of Iraq

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Twenty years ago, thousands of American troops were racing across the deserts of Iraq toward Baghdad to depose Saddam Hussein. It led to a near-decade of civil war and occupation, no discovery of weapons of mass destruction, the deaths of more than 4,400 American troops and an estimated 300,000 Iraqis. Amna Nawaz discussed the decision to invade with Paul Wolfowitz, Vali Nasr and Charles Duelfer.

Why North Carolina is investing in expanded Medicaid access

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North Carolina became the latest in a growing number of states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law marking a major victory for Democrats in their efforts to expand federally assisted healthcare coverage. North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the investment in Medicaid access.

How to speak with children about gun violence

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Once again, parents and caregivers around the country are considering how they want to talk to children about gun violence following the mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. For an important perspective on that, Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Tori Cordiano, a clinical psychologist specializing in children and adolescents.

Democrats grill former Starbucks CEO over union-busting

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The former CEO of Starbucks went head to head with Democrats on Capitol Hill in a tense hearing over union drives at the company. Howard Schultz's opposition to unions has long been public, but some lawmakers and labor leaders allege that he made illegal union-busting moves. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

Utah could dramatically limit teens' access to social media

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A new law in the state of Utah could dramatically limit teenagers’ access to social media platforms. It requires anyone under 18 to get parental consent to join social media platforms, forces platforms to give parents access to children’s posts and messages and sets a social media curfew for minors. Geoff Bennett discussed the law with Utah State Sen. Mike McKell, who introduced the legislation.

Woman's disappearance highlights plight of missing Latinas

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MISSINGLast year, more than 270,000 women and girls went missing across the country. Studies have shown that when women of color disappear, they are far less likely to receive media attention. As Laura Barrón-López reports, along with producers Karina Cuevas and Mike Fritz, the case of a missing immigrant in Boston is raising new concerns about how fast police respond.

Harris visits Africa to strengthen U.S. ties and investment

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Vice President Kamala Harris is in Africa this week for a three-country tour focused on economic development and security. Over nine days, she’ll meet with leaders in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. Her travel follows other high-level trips to the continent as pressure to counter Chinese influence in the region grows. Laura Barrón-López reports on the trip's historic and strategic significance.

The changing relationship between U.S., African nations

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As Vice President Kamala Harris tours Africa, Amna Nawaz explores the realities on the ground there and the changing relationship between the U.S. and the 56 nations of the continent with Gyude Moore, the director of the Africa Initiative at the Center for Global Development.

The factors behind Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

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As lawmakers hold hearings about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Economics Correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at what factors were behind the second-largest bank failure in U.S. History.

Congress investigates why bank failures were not prevented

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Tuesday started two days of hearings about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the role of federal regulators both before the bank's collapse and since then. Lawmakers from both parties criticized top officials and dug into what went wrong. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

Nashville shooting renews debate over how to prevent attacks

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Authorities are still searching for a motive in the shooting at a school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left six people dead. Investigators said the shooter bought seven guns legally and was being treated for an "emotional disorder." This all came as police released new video of their response. Stephanie Sy reports. A warning: Some may find the video in this story disturbing.

Comedian Margaret Cho on the role of standup in activism

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Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day. Geoff Bennett met up with her recently at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. for our ongoing arts and culture series, Canvas.

School shooting in Nashville prompts grief, calls for action

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An attack on a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee has left the shooter and six people dead, including three children. Police say the suspected shooter was 28 and a former student at the school. Stephanie Sy reports, and Geoff Bennett speaks with Jillian Peterson, co-founder of The Violence Project, a nonprofit dedicated to data-driven violence prevention.

Israel’s judicial overhaul delayed amid political upheaval

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After weeks of protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday evening that he would delay, but not cancel, proposed changes to the country’s judicial system. His supporters say the legislation would rein in an out-of-control bench, while opponents call it an attack on Israeli democracy. Special correspondent Nurit Ben reports from Jerusalem.

A look at the unexpected Final Four men’s tournament lineup

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If there was ever an NCAA tournament that earned the name “March Madness,” this one is it. For the first time, all four No. 1 seeds in the men’s tournament failed to reach the Elite Eight or the Final Four, and no one expected the teams that remain. Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss what might explain some of these results.

How Trump’s 2024 bid is dominated by extremist rhetoric

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Former President Trump’s speech in Waco, Texas, sparked concerns over the signal it sent to right-wing extremists and a base that continues to believe the 2020 election was stolen. UC San Diego professor Barbara F. Walter and The Atlantic’s executive editor Adrienne LaFrance join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the extremist rhetoric that dominates Trump’s 2024 message.

The state of Israel’s democracy under Netanyahu’s coalition

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By many accounts, the political turmoil in Israel over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s proposed judicial overhaul is an existential moment for the nation. Daniel Shapiro, former American envoy to Israel, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the crisis created by Netanyahu’s government and the state of the country’s 75-year-old democracy.

New poll shows divide between Trump’s base and other voters

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Democratic lawmakers are calling out former President Trump for inciteful rhetoric against federal officials and prosecutors, while new polling shows Trump is losing support among swing voters. Lisa Desjardins has more on what this means for his 2024 bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

What toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are and how to avoid them

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A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water. Erin Bell, an environmental epidemiologist at the State University of New York at Albany, joins Ali Rogin to discuss these “forever chemicals” and our exposure to them.

Why so few Black men teach in American classrooms

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More than half of public schools report being understaffed, and bringing diversity into the classroom is a big part of the challenge. In the 2020-2021 school year, less than 2 percent of teachers were Black men. Mark Joseph of “Call Me Mister,” a program that supports diverse students pursuing careers in education, joins John Yang to discuss why there are so few Black male teachers.

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