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August 5, 2025

Episode 7287 | 55m 46s

Fmr. Rep. Joe Kennedy III discusses the battle over redistricting in Texas that continues to intensify. El Salvadoran journalist Carlos Dada offers insight on President Nayib Bukele, the self-titled "world’s coolest dictator.” Garret Graff explores the decision to drop the atomic bomb 80 years ago in his new book. From the archives: Setsuko Thurlow recounts surviving the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.

Aired: 08/04/25
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