Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan {guh-DAN} about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.

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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks retired Rear Admiral and Biden administration National Security Council advisor John Kirby about the latest exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran.

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Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil

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Ex-National Security Council advisor on the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks retired Rear Admiral and Biden administration National Security Council advisor John Kirby about the latest exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran.

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