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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 70 | 54m 11s

On our program tonight, much of the United States is in a deep freeze due to a polar vortex. We examine the climate science behind the frigid weather. Also: JPMorgan Chase gets slapped with another historic fine for its connection to the Madoff scheme, the Senate acts to extend emergency jobless benefits, challenges for new Fed chief Janet Yellen and a conversation about fighting global hunger.

Aired: 01/06/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Extras
News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago for now
Inside the Ukrainian drone unit responsible for high-profile strikes
How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift
What the latest Epstein files release reveals, and where Trump is mentioned
Kennedy Center renaming highlights Trump's reshaping of Washington in his image
How 'Trump accounts' for children work, and who will benefit most
How a small town in Rhode Island is connected to 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Reiner deaths renew conversations for families struggling with mental illness, addiction
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