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VPR Presents Neil MacFarquhar

VPR presents a recent talk by New York Times Bureau Chief, Neil MacFarquhar, on the obstacles to democratic change in the Arab world. Fresh out of Cairo, he recently spoke in South Burlington and was part of the Elder Education Enrichment program.

Interview: Sen. Sanders Cautious About Libya Action

For much of this week, the United States has been bombing strategic targets in Libya to help the rebellion against President Muammar Khadhafi. Some members of Congress are supporting President Obama’s decision to initiate military action but Senator Bernie Sanders says he’s nervous about U.S. involvement in Libya.