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Battle Lines: Foreign Fighters, Google, and ‘Game of Thrones’

Battle Lines: Foreign Fighters, Google, and ‘Game of Thrones’

FromSkimm This


Battle Lines: Foreign Fighters, Google, and ‘Game of Thrones’

FromSkimm This

ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

John Walker Lindh, a US citizen convicted of helping the Taliban, will be released from federal prison this week. And some lawmakers in Congress says they’re worried Lindh could return to his extremist beliefs. We’ll explain how the US and other countries are grappling with what to do with “foreign fighters” - and whether to bring them back home. Meanwhile, Google is breaking up with Chinese tech giant Huawei, complying with the Trump admin’s blacklist. We’ll tell you what this updated relationship status really means. Also on today’s episode: the Smithsonian has its eyes on a new Asian Pacific American Center in DC and “Game of Thrones” has people talking … hydration.PS: GV (formerly Google Ventures) is a minority investor in theSkimm
Released:
May 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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“Skimm This” is a weekly news program that breaks down important stories from the past week and adds context and clarity to answer the questions on your mind. Every Friday morning.