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The Brian Lehrer Show | May 30, 2012

The debt crisis deepens in Europe - what's it mean for the future of the Eurozone and the world economy? Plus: Murray Weiss, journalist at DNAinfo.com, discusses why Etan Patz’s family is skeptical of the alleged killer’s confession; a U.S. immigration agent talks about his work in the U.S.-Mexico “border wars”; NJ congressmen Steve Rothman and Bill Pascrell face off in the wake of redistricting; efforts to reform New York’s system of services for those with special needs and disabilities; and what the possible fare hike will mean for NYC taxi drivers.

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