Bombings Threaten Winter Olympic Safety, Chef Tips, Media Watcher

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Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell look at how the recent Russian bombings will impact security at the Winter Olympics. Then they get some kitchen tips from a top chef and talk to “On the Media” host, Brooke Gladstone.

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Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Cynthia Schuster Producer
  • Christopher Swift Guest
  • John Currence Guest
  • Brooke Gladstone Guest

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