Combating terrorism, International Space Station

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Thousands of flags representing each of the 9/11 terrorist attack victims wave.
Thousands of flags representing each of the 9/11 terrorist attack victims wave on lawn overlooking the Pacific at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. The display is now an annual tradition. John Antczak/AP Photo

A foreign policy expert looks at where the war on terror stands in the United States. Then, a space policy researcher shares the latest on countries leaving the International Space Station.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Michael E. O’Hanlon Guest
  • Marcia Smith Guest
  • Dominic Cotroneo Guest

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