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Friday, April 14 2017

  • The White House Power Struggle, Festival Previews, The Drama of History April 14, 2017

    On today's show: A look at the split between Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon; what shows and acts to watch out for as festival season approaches; the new Broadway play "Oslo." (episode)

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    • Deciphering America's Strategy in the Middle East April 14, 2017

      The U.S. dropped the largest ever non-nuclear bomb used in combat on Thursday in Afghanistan and also killed 18 allied fighters in Syria. What does it all add up to?&nbsp;

    • The Power Struggle in The White House April 14, 2017

      As the Trump Administration inches towards its first 100 days, we explore the power struggle between two of the president's closest advisors: Jared Kushner and Stephen Bannon.&nbsp;

    • Arkansas Execution Marathon Kicks Off Next Week April 14, 2017

      Next week, Arkansas is scheduled to execute seven death row inmates&nbsp;over the course of&nbsp;11 days before the state's lethal injection drugs expire.

    • Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend April 14, 2017

      Reviews of this week&rsquo;s big new releases, including the action sequel "The Fate of the Furious," the science-fiction comedy "Colossal," and the British drama "Their Finest."

    • Festival Preview: Your Guide to Coachella April 14, 2017

      Takeaway Culture Reporter Melissa Locker shares music from the artists she's excited to see at Coachella, including Toots and the Maytals, Hans Zimmer, Kendrick Lamar, and Mitski.

    • Gay Men Are Disappearing In Chechnya April 14, 2017

      Over 100 gay men have been disappeared, beaten, and killed by Chechen authorities in the last several weeks. The international community has been largely silent.&nbsp;

    • OSLO: Bringing History to the Stage April 14, 2017

      "Oslo," a new play by J.T. Rogers, opened this week on Broadway. It tells the behind-the-scenes story of the back channel negotiations that led to the Oslo Accords.