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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1010 | 54m 05s

Tonight on the program, we examine Rick Santorum's exit from the Republican presidential campaign and how it will affect the rest of the political season. Also: President Obama pitches the 'Buffett Rule', California community colleges attempt to shape their future, and authors Craig Timberg and Daniel Halperin on how "shadows of colonialism" hang over the spread of HIV from Africa.

Aired: 04/09/12 | Expires: 05/10/12
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