'Jubilant' in Egypt, Cautious in Washington

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'Jubilant' in Egypt, Cautious in Washington

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Published on Feb 1, 2011, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:22

Episode Description

Massive crowds filled the streets of Egyptian cities today after the Army announced it would not fire on demonstrators. President Mubarak's hold on power is increasingly tenuous. We hear from Cairo and look at reaction from the Middle East to Washington. Also, Jordan's King Abdullah II fires his government. On Reporter's Notebook, is healthcare reform on its way to the US Supreme Court?

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.