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Friday, December 28, 2007

Bhutto's death brings chaos and questions
In the wake of the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan has erupted in violence. The chaos deepens concerns about the country's stability and its political future.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Christine Fair: author of "Fortifying Pakistan" and senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation
Dave Durenberger: former U.S. senator, R-Minn.
More from MPR
News Cut: The Bhutto effect
Pakistan's uncertain future (12/28/2007)
Bhutto's assassination stirs more chaos (12/27/2007)
Resources
Christine Fair's reports at RAND
about Christine Fair
about Dave Durenberger
Battles of Belief in World War II
It's easy to look back on World War II and get the impression that America was united in fighting "The Good War." Battles of Belief, a new documentary from American RadioWorks, tells two little-known and remarkable stories that reveal the struggle for hearts and minds in wartime.12:00 p.m.
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