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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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Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files
Democrats pushing to 'get ICE under control' with DHS shutdown, Jeffries says
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public's response to the Epstein files
Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics
Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In'
Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe
Where the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands as it enters its 3rd week
News Wrap: Winter storm piling up snow in Sierra Nevada range
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