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Primer: North Korea

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Apr 17, 2017

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Spend 20 minutes with Beth preparing for Tuesday's episode with some North Korean geography, history, and facts about the current state and its leader, Kim Jong-un. Recommended Resources: North Korea's Nuclear Program Fast Facts on North Korea The Official Website of North Korea Understanding Kim Jong-un Trump Inherits a Secret Cyberwar Against North Korea

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Apr 17, 2017

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For anyone discouraged by our current political discourse, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers bring a nuanced and grace-filled perspective to discussions about politics and news.

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