Publication Date: 2018-04-12
Dexter Filkins discusses his latest piece in The New Yorker titled, “The Saudi Prince Charming Trump” (online – “A Saudi Prince’s Quest to Remake the Middle East”). Filkins provides a comprehensive accounting of Mohammed bin Salman’s life, how he has gained increased influence both home and abroad, and how he is making inroads in the Trump administration. Filkins also looks at how the Trump administration is dealing with Middle Eastern internal and international tensions, from Vision 2030 to blockading Qatar.  This segment is guest hosted by Cindy Rodriguez. 
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