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Episode 0177 · May 20, 1996 · 2h 39m

May 20, 1996: Open Lines - Russian Turmoil & Race Relations

Reports of political turmoil in Russia lead an open-lines discussion about post-Soviet instability, American race relations, and the health of democratic institutions.

Callers debate nationalism, leadership, economic stress, policing, and whether social divisions are becoming harder to bridge. Art moves between international news and domestic conflict, challenging broad claims while capturing the unease of the moment.