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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

Image Credit: MRO Space

Beyond The Lede

Beyond The Lede

#15 | Why Are We Even In Niger? Plus: Neutron Stars, Psychological Effects of Disasters & More!

OCT 28, 201755 MIN
Beyond The Lede

#15 | Why Are We Even In Niger? Plus: Neutron Stars, Psychological Effects of Disasters & More!

OCT 28, 201755 MIN

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Follow us on Twitter: @mikeskinnner & @PatrickFO 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 Image Credit: MRO Space