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Monday, March 20 2017

• Russia Hearings on Capitol Hill, Flexibility in Higher-Ed, The New U.S.-North Korea Relationship March 20, 2017

  On today's show: Lawmakers search for the truth on Russian meddling in the U.S. election; how community colleges work with students; analyzing Sec. of State Rex Tillerson's trip to Asia. (episode)

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  • On Capitol Hill, Lawmakers Search for the Truth on Russia March 20, 2017

    FBI Director James Comey and NSA Head Michael Rogers are testifying&nbsp;before the House Intelligence Committee about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

  • U.S. Strikes a Combative Tone With North Korea March 20, 2017

    When it comes to North Korea, "all options are on the table," Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in Seoul on Friday.&nbsp;

  • Why You Won't Learn Much From Neil Gorsuch's Confirmation Hearing March 20, 2017

    In 1987, the Senate voted against President Ronald Reagan's nominee for the Supreme Court, Robert Bork. That failure changed the way nominees approach their confirmation hearings.&nbsp;

  • Flexibility: The Cornerstone of American Community Colleges? March 20, 2017

    Flexibility has been essential for American community colleges.&nbsp;Now,&nbsp;Miami-Dade College is launching a new program that allows students to earn degrees entirely on weekends.

  • Deportation Fears Present New Challenges for Domestic Violence Victims March 20, 2017

    Some say that the Trump Administration's aggressive deportation policy is stopping immigrant women who have been victims of domestic violence from going to the police in times of crisis.

  • Tackling Race and Identity In Minneapolis March 20, 2017

    Two friends in Minneapolis discuss&nbsp;how their racial and sexual orientation identities are shaped by who they interact with everyday.