Episode 457: Campus Crackdown: U.S. Innovation at Risk?

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Fault Lines Episode 559: Nigeria: Security Support or Strategic Signal?

Today, Morgan, Andy, and Algene discuss the deployment of 100 U.S. troops to Nigeria, with another 100 on the way. The forces are tasked with training, intelligence sharing, and logistical support for Nigerian troops battling extremist violence in the north, but will not particip ...  Show more

Fault Lines Episode 558: Olympic Curling Scandal and Rubio Speech: This Week in Europe

Today, Les, Jamil, Morgan, and Jess break down Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he closed to a standing ovation. The remarks come at a delicate moment, with European leaders still unsettled by disputes over Greenland and tariffs. Ru ...  Show more

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