Charles Peters' legacy as 'the godfather of neoliberalism'
Longtime journalist Charles Peters, who was often called the godfather of neoliberalism, died Thursday at his home in Washington. Peters was once a state campaign manager for John F. Kennedy and later an executive at the Peace Corps. He was also the founding editor of the Washington Monthly, a journal where he challenged the core beliefs of both liberals and conservatives.
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Lewiston gathers to reflect on tragedy and how to heal
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Saturday marks one month since a mass shooter murdered 18 people and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Maine. PBS member station Maine Public recently brought together members of the Lewiston community for a special called, "Love Lewiston." Jennifer Rooks hosted the special and provided a space for families to reflect on the tragedy and discuss how to heal as a community.
What parents wish they had known earlier about head injuries
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For years, researchers have studied the effects repeated blows to the head have on athletes in pro football, hockey, soccer and other sports. Now, researchers at Boston University are conducting the first major study of CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head, in athletes who died before their 30th birthday. John Yang reports.
Qatari official on mediating hostage release and cease-fire
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The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was mediated by Qatar. Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari is an advisor to the prime minister of Qatar and the official spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry. He joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the release of the first set of hostages and the temporary cease-fire.
Daughter of man held in Gaza discusses 1st hostage release
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Twelve of the 13 Israeli hostages released from Gaza Friday were kidnapped from one kibbutz, Nir Oz. One out of four of Nir Oz’s residents were kidnapped or killed in the October 7 attacks. Chaim Peri is one of the hostages from the kibbutz who remains held in Gaza. His daughter, Noam Peri, joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the latest.
Physician describes recovery ahead for released hostages
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The hostages released from Gaza face immense mental and physical trauma. Dr. Hagai Levine, the head of the medical and resilience team for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, began to meet some of the 13 Israelis who once again are free. Nick Schifrin spoke with Levine about the recovery ahead.
Capehart and Johnson on Biden's foreign policy efforts
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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Nick Schifrin to discuss the week in politics, including the Biden administration’s foreign policy efforts in the spotlight as U.S. officials push for more hostages to be released by Hamas and what’s ahead in the Republican presidential primary.
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