Week In The News: Democrats Debate, Afghan Troops, Violence In Israel (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

He came into office vowing to get the US out of Iraq and Afghanistan. This week, Barack Obama folded on withdrawal from Afghanistan. Thousands of US troops will be there beyond his presidency. It’s done. Hot politics for the Democrats this week. Their first debate. Hillary Clinton, large and in charge. But Sanders strong, too. In Jerusalem, a frightening surge of knifings in the streets. Young Palestinians attacking. Israeli security, gunning them down. We’ve got the long-losing Cubs winning. And a big El Nino moving in for the winter. This hour On Point, our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2015/10/16/israel-afghanistan-democratic-debate