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US campus protests: Dismissed?

The President downplays demos as summer nears. What鈥檚 next for the US student movement?

The President downplays demos as summer nears. What's next for the US student movement? The noisy protests over the war in Gaza are at a crossroads: the academic year is winding down and students are graduating or heading home, just as the Israeli military has begun fighting Hamas in Rafah. Sumi Somaskanda talks to 大象传媒鈥檚 North America Correspondent Nomia Iqbal and 大象传媒 US Correspondent Helena Humphrey about what they鈥檝e seen on campuses across the US whether President Biden鈥檚 call for order jeopardises the youth vote.

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This episode was made by Neal Razzell and Rachel Hagan. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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  • Thu 9 May 2024 10:32GMT

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