The Gulf Oil Spill and the Long-Term Recovery

To the Point

The Gulf Oil Spill and the Long-Term Recovery

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Published on Aug 2, 2010, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:58

Episode Description

BP may finally "kill" the oil well this week, but there’s dispute about its strategy for long-term cleanup. Has the Gulf been a dumping ground for American industry? How are Gulf residents coping with two major disasters in five years? Also, President Obama on his promise to end the war in Iraq, and BlackBerry smart phones and the clash of cultures.

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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.