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Russia Retaliates, Expels 60 American Diplomats After U.S. Action

Amy Held, NPR

Posted on March 29, 2018 · Russia's foreign minister announced the expulsion of the officials and the closure of the U.S. consulate in St. Petersburg on Thursday

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Brittney Griner’s former coach, local political expert weigh in on her release

Ariel Worthy

Posted on December 8, 2022 · Griner was released from a Russian prison on Thursday morning, nearly nine months after first being detained. Her former Houston-area high school coach said she was "ecstatic" at the news.

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Brittney Griner released (Dec. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 8, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We discuss what we know about Griner’s release and whether the prisoner the United States released is a steep price to pay. And we learn why the League of Women Voters of Houston is shifting from a volunteer-only organization to hiring staff.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2415: Camels in Canada

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 26, 2022 · Episode: 2415 In which camels return to their native continent and are ill-received. Today, camels in Canada.

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Expert and Author Andrew Weiss on the “Accidental Czar” Vladimir Putin, and Honoring Veterans on This Veterans Day

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 11, 2022 · Exposing the life and lies of Vladimir Putin and gaining insight on the history of America’s heroes.

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