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Monday, February 15 2016

  • After Justice Scalia's Passing; A Meeting of the Mayoral Minds; The Black Panthers Revisited February 15, 2016

    The latest news from the campaigns; granting visas to&nbsp;victims of crimes; the aftermath of&nbsp;Supreme Court Justice Scalia's death; The Black Panthers 50&nbsp;years later; a meeting of mayors. (episode)

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    • Political Obfuscation and the 9th GOP Debate February 15, 2016

      The Atlantic's Molly Ball rounds up the latest political news, starting with the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and covering the ninth Republican debate over the weekend.

    • Visas for Crime Victims February 15, 2016

      New York City will be the first major city to put undocumented immigrants who are victims of crimes like torture, rape, domestic abuse or trafficking on a special track to receive visas.

    • After Scalia's Death, A Split SCOTUS May Empower Lower Courts February 15, 2016

      With the&nbsp;death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the court may be split 4-4 as it faces groundbreaking cases on abortion rights, immigration law, affirmative action, and more.

    • Revolution Turns 50: The Story of the Black Panthers February 15, 2016

      Filmmaker Stanley Nelson discusses his latest documentary, &ldquo;The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution&rdquo; and the group&rsquo;s legacy 50 years after its formation. &nbsp;

    • A Meeting of the Mayoral Minds February 15, 2016

      For the first time ever, The Hague will host a meeting of mayors from cities all over the world this fall. Hear what they plan to accomplish.