Ask the General: Advice on Afghanistan, Middle East peace & more

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As President Obama weighs sending more troops to Afghanistan; on how to restart stalled peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; and deliberates on military policy in general, we turn to a proven expert for answers. Retired Gen. Anthony Zinni, himself now directing a military contractor, plays the role of foreign policy maven for us.

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To say that America’s foreign policy has been complicated since 2001 is an understatement, but the U.S. has entered a particularly delicate time in its foreign affairs. As President Obama weighs sending more troops to Afghanistan; on how to restart stalled peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; and deliberates on military policy in general, we turn to a proven expert for answers. Retired Gen. Anthony Zinni, himself now directing a military contractor, plays the role of foreign policy maven for us.

Guests:

Anthony Zinni, chairman of the board for BAE Systems; former four-star Marine Corps general & Commander in Chief for U.S. Central Command


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Comedy Congress Live

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.

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