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Thursday, October 23 2014

  • Today's Takeaways: A Gunman, A Spy, and A Fading Memory October 23, 2014

    The Takeaway explores the attack on the Canadian Parliament, Valerie Plame stops by to discuss the new state of national security, and we examine the life and legacy of Glenn Campbell. (episode)

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    • Attack in Ottawa Leaves Canada Reeling October 23, 2014

      A gunman killed a soldier at the Canadian&nbsp;National War Memorial in Ottawa and opened fire in Parliament before he was shot and killed.

    • Valerie Plame on the New Age of National Security October 23, 2014

      Valerie Plame and her husband were whistleblowers in the lead up to the Iraq War. She reflects on Iraq today, Edward Snowden's revelations, and her new novel.

    • Language & Politics Divide Navajo Nation October 23, 2014

      A Navajo Nation presidential candidate just got booted off the ballot because, like many young people in the tribe, he can't speak Navajo fluently. Now some wonder&nbsp;if the law is fair.&nbsp;

    • How Alaska Became the Sexual Assault Capital of the U.S. October 23, 2014

      Over 100 Alaskan villages aren't connected to the road system, and 75 have no law enforcement at all, leaving a culture prone to accepting violence. This election, that could change.&nbsp;

    • How to Beat the 1 Percent at Politics October 23, 2014

      A new site billed as the Match.com of politics is designed to&nbsp;give regular people the information that big donors like the Koch brothers might have.

    • Film Chronicles Glen Campbell's Alzheimer's Encore October 23, 2014

      In 2011, before his&nbsp;"Farewell&nbsp;Tour," Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. At the time, he agreed to let filmmaker James Keach document the effects of his&nbsp;illness.