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Long-range weapons could help Ukraine. But at what cost?

2024-09-25

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Ukraine wants to use western long-range weapons to strike targets inside of Russia. Vladimir Putin says if President Biden approves such use of western weapons, it will mean massive war.

Could a decision to help Ukraine win its war spark a larger geopolitical catastrophe?

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Long-range weapons could help Ukraine. But at what cost?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Fler avsnitt från "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti"

America is polarized. Could this writer's new approach fix it?

Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?

The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy

Will TrumpRx actually lower drug prices?

What can Americans learn from Stalinism?

Is education technology actually helping students learn?

Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'

The Jackpod: Shake the superflux

The big impact of small interactions

Trump's plan for the military to serve his political agenda