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Thursday, November 19 2015

  • Today's Takeaways: Belgium Looks Within, The World Bombs Syria, and The Music of Mitch Albom November 19, 2015

    The Takeaway explores how Belgium is dealing with its Jihad problem, looks at&nbsp;the situation in Syria, and speaks with best-selling author Mitch Albom.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • How Much Responsibility Does Belgium Bear? November 19, 2015

      Belgium, the small&nbsp;country of 11 million, has contributed more fighters per capita to jihad in Syria and Iraq than any other European country.

    • Congress Reacts to Refugees, Avoids Visas November 19, 2015

      While politicians debate over 10,000 Syrian refugees, 20 million people visit&nbsp;the U.S. per&nbsp;year without a visa. We look at how Congress politicizes one issue, but ignores another.&nbsp;

    • Your Life in Three Songs November 19, 2015

      The WBEZ talk show "Morning Shift" challenged listeners and guests to sum up their lives in three songs. The Takeaway and our listeners take on the challenge.&nbsp;

    • Lawsuits on the Rise for Private Student Loan Debt November 19, 2015

      While estimates that current and former students owe 150 billion dollars in loans from private lenders, student loan lawyers are seeing a number of new clients.&nbsp;

    • The World Bombs Syria November 19, 2015

      In the wake of the Paris attacks, Russia, France, Britain, and the U.S. have all increased airstrikes in Syria, and Raqqa in particular.&nbsp;

    • The Music of Mitch Albom November 19, 2015

      Best-selling author Mitch Albom actually wanted to be a songwriter.&nbsp;He joined The Takeaway to talk about the role of music in his work - the topic of his latest novel.&nbsp;