Between The Lines – Feb. 25, 2026 – Full Show


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Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

Interview with Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO, conducted by Scott Harris

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Trump’s National Security Memo Labels His Enemies Terrorists, Orders Investigations

Interview with Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel with the ACLU, conducted by Scott Harris

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Interview with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ project, conducted by Melinda Tuhus

This Week’s Under-reported News Summary – Feb. 25, 2026

Compiled by Bob Nixon

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  • Canada's signs energy pact with China
  • Zero homeowners approved for FEMA buyout after Helene

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