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Thursday, December 22, 2016 - They haven't met their grandchildren but they've seen them in a hostage video. Linda and Patrick Boyle share the heartbreak of having their son, their daughter-in-law and now two grandchildren held captive in Afghanistan
Plus, Opportunity nukes. Russian president Vladimir Putin and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump are suddenly both keen to restart the arms race -- but our guest does not share their enthusiasm. And much more.