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PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 8, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 2520 | 56m 38s

Thursday on the NewsHour, the candidates trade barbs on foreign policy after a town hall on what it takes to be commander in chief. We explore how the next president might approach Russian relations. Also: Donald Trump’s refusal to release tax returns plus a look at his business record, what surfing has to do with Chinese competition and a poet trying to change the face of Scotland.

Aired: 09/07/16 | Expires: 10/08/16
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Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race
Critics warn U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia could fuel proliferation
Trump escalates threats, vows to target Iranian bridges and power plants
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