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Episode #074: All The Crown Prince's Men

Phil and Cooper give a short update on what’s transpired with the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – this week the Saudi government admitted a role in his disappearance and death, but questions still remain. What did Turkey’s President have to say about the murder? And where do other countries in the Middle East stand on it? Also, a Pharoah and his passport. Saudi Arabia's shifting narrative on Khashoggi reveals fragility (Bruce Riedel) Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi killed in ‘brawl' (Jack Detsch) Ankara seeks stable ties with Riyadh but demands answers on Khashoggi murder (Semih Idiz) Erdogan offers few answers, no smoking gun in Khashoggi killing (Amberin Zaman) Trump slams Saudi Khashoggi plot, US announces visa sanctions (Laura Rozen) Music: Mashina - Ahuvati (iTunes | Spotify)

Phil and Cooper give a short update on what’s transpired with the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi – this week the Saudi government admitted a role in his disappearance and death, but questions still remain. What did Turkey’s President have to say about the murder? And where do other countries in the Middle East stand on it? Also, a Pharoah and his passport.

Music: Mashina - Ahuvati (iTunes | Spotify)