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Friday, June 8, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1600 | 54m 24s

Tonight on the program, we examine Europe's continuing debt crisis and how it could affect the U.S. economy. Also: continued strife in Syria after more killings, soda and junk food causing tooth decay in El Salvador, Shields and Brooks discuss the week's political news, and Triple Crown hopes were dashed after "I'll Have Another" is scratched from this weekend's Belmont Stakes.

Aired: 06/07/12 | Expires: 07/07/12
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