Grappling with Our Doubt in the 2016 Election, Inside Saudi Arabia's Oppressive Regime

The Leonard Lopate Show | Mar 25, 2016

Political Scientist Robert Putnam tells us how our doubts about the future of America are reflected in the presidential candidates for week three of "Primary Emotions." Mathematician Joseph Mazur explores the probability of seemingly impossible moments. Actors Christian Camargo and Lily Englert on the Theatre for a New Audience production of “Pericles”, along with Jeffrey Horowitz, founding artistic director. The Frontline documentary "Saudi Arabia Uncovered," reveals how men and women in Saudi Arabia are working to bring about social and political change.

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