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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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News Wrap: South Carolina Senate rejects redistricting push
Remembering the remarkable life of jazz legend Sonny Rollins
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How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses
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Trump's 4th medical checkup renews public scrutiny of his health
Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues
At Iranian school devastated by airstrike, grieving families say they will never forget
Iran says U.S. acting in 'bad faith' after strikes during peace talks
Health workers in Africa struggle to slow Ebola outbreak