BONUS: Tom Hanks, Fox News, And A Debate About Whiteness In Hollywood

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Why Israeli assassinations aren't working the way they hope

The Israeli government has said it has the ability to find and assassinate top leaders in the Iranian government. But that strategy may end up hurting any effort to actually end the war, says Yossi Melman, co-author of the book “Spies Against Armageddon.”For sponsor-free episodes ...  Show more

Some countries have bet big on EVs

Emily Kwong talks with Camila Domonoske, who covers cars and energy for NPR, about how countries and companies that have bet big on electric vehicles are facing new, quickly moving variables in the market and the world.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consi ...  Show more

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