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Friday, July 6, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1880

Tonight on the program, we take a look at June's dismal job numbers and examine the Obama and Romney campaign's response to the report. Also: Britain's Barclays banks investigated for rigging Libor rates, Libya holds its first parliamentary elections this weekend, David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, and an opportunity for students to train with music greats.

Aired: 07/05/12
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