On Tuesday morning, three explosions rocked parts of the airport and a metro station in Belgium. The Syria-based terrorist organization ISIS released a statement claiming responsibility for the attacks. We talk to a foreign policy expert about how these attacks could affect policy in the United States. We also explore what Batman’s popularity can tell us about ourselves.
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How The Brussels Terrorist Attacks Could Affect U.S. Policy
The terrorist attacks in Belgium early Tuesday morning have shocked the world and sparked heightened security in the U.S. and other countries.At 8 a.m. local time, two explosions hit Brussels Airport. About an hour later, a third explosion rocked a metro station near the European Union huib and the political center of Brussels. We talk to a foreign policy expert about how these attacks might affect policy in the United States.
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An Evolving Batman and the Influence of Nerds on Pop Culture
Batman has been a recognizable part of American culture for the last 77 years. Making his debut on comic book pages in 1939 and reappearing on the silver screen in just a few days, the superhero’s character has changed along with the audience and the general American public. Our guest tells us about the cultural history of Batman and the nerd culture that has influenced how we see him.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Jeremi Suri Guest
- Glen Weldon Guest
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