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In this week's episode, we explain why we are even in Niger in the first place. We also give you some updates on Middle East politics after Isis has been demolished and new groups are rising to power. Also, we explain the discovery of the collision of neutron stars and why this matters.

In our Beyond The Lede, Mike explains the psychological affects of disasters and tragedies and Patrick talks about a recent talk he attended about Russia.

Backpages:The Fog of War (2003)Documentary

Welcome To The Universe (2016) by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Strauss, and J. Richard Gott

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