The Push For Returning To In-Person Education, Where The US Relationship With Saudi Arabia Is Heading

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We learn about the movements toward, and remaining obstacles to schools around the country returning to in-person instruction, from a national education reporter. Then an expert in Near East and Asian Studies explains how new intelligence released by the Biden administration about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi may or may not impact America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Saeed Khan Guest
  • Erin Richards Guest