Sandra for the second straight day, hundreds of devices exploding across lebanon and what appears to be a major attack against members of iranbacked hezbollah appeared today we are hearing reports that handheld radios are detonating just south of beirut. Thats where we find ourselves at the top of the new our here. Hello e and welcome Everyone Frm Sandra Smith in new york. John tried to have you back, im John Roberts in washington, this is americas reports. Israel is behind the simultaneous explosions of pagers that killed 12 people and injured nearly 3,000. Sandra the embassy in Beirut Morning americans in the country to be on high alert and maintain a low profile. Lets get right to it with Nate Foy live on the ground in Tel Aviv for us at this hour, 8 00, there, nate. Has israel said anything about these explosions . Not directly, sandra, but while visiting the countries north, Defense Minister Yoav gallant said minutes ago we are entering the new phase of this war. This as israel mo
Political benefits. He also frequently attended comedies at fords theater and he was known for telling jokes, for his witty stories and selfdeprecation. The ability for a leader or politician to laugh at oneself and at politics more broadly is a hallmark of our democracy. In humor we not only have a to callvalve but a way attention to ideological differences while still maintaining the balance of democratic discourse. Today in these polarized times and as we head toward a president ial election we bring together a panel known for their ability to laugh about the business of leadership and politics. I am pleased to welcome our distinguished guest today. Log before Stephen Colbert and jon stewart mark russell dared to joke and sing about the often absurd political process. Though he actually knew little about politics when he first began performing russells ability to find humor in anything made him an immediate hit. His career spanned from a piano is mark0 years working russell comedy s
Taylor offer their thoughts on democracy and what it means today. For more Schedule Information ms. Booktv. Org or consult your program guide. And now, a look at the Nobel Peace Prize. We thank you for your attendance this evening. Or very late this evening. Or this morning or this afternoon, depending on where and when and the world you may be joining us. So no further do i will introduce our author and moderator this afternoon. Native born unni turrettini group and multicultural citizen excuse me living in norway United States france and switzerland. It from norway france United States a member of the new york bar had numerous years in law and finance in paris france and geneva. Her other works include the mystery of the lone wolf killer by pegasus books in 2015. After many years abroad shes not also with her family. An awardwinning author, curator and popular speaker the novel on rainy days from the award and the hemingway award infection. According to writers magazine the top debut
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Grea fort bragg and oth installations and call North Carolina home, eve for a thanks to our colleague for joining us today. Madam president , thanksgiving dinner has become the single most sell grated celebrated meal of theay. With tens ofmericans gathering with family and friends to give thanks for their bleings and of course for one another. Folks, i know that this yr its a lot different. While we sti have so much to be thankful for, the covid1 paemic means folks will be traveling less and might not be celebrating in larger groups. And as a result, many will be separated from their loved ones on this very special day. Bu folks, this is a very familiar feeling for anyon who has ever served in our Nations Armed forces. Protecting our nation. Rom at any given moment, thousands of men and women,oms and dads, brothers and sisters, are stationed arnd the world standing vigilant in the defense of freedom. Those wearing the uniform arent the only ones making a sacrifice either back home ther