America’s Hostage Policy: Is It Time for a Change?

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The Obama Administration says it’s reviewing its policy of refusing to negotiate with terrorist groups for the return of hostages. The hard line is designed to discourage ISIS and others from seizing Americans.  Is it working? Is paying ransom turning some European countries into ATM’s for terrorist organizations?

The Obama Administration says it’s reviewing its policy of refusing to negotiate with terrorist groups for the return of hostages. The hard line is designed to discourage ISIS and others from seizing Americans. Is it working? Is paying ransom turning some European countries into ATM’s for terrorist organizations?

Also, nationwide protesters convene in Mexico City, and Bill Cosby and a journalist’s dilemma.

Photo: The late journalist, James Foley, in Syria 2012. © Manu Brabo

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Claire Martin, Evan George, Gideon Brower