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442: Thugs
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Thug Me? No. Thug You.

"Thug" is a very imprecise word. And as producer Nancy Updike explains, the subjectivity of its meaning has been particularly apparent during the recent revolution in Egypt. Translations in this story are read by actor Michael Chernus. (17 minutes)

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Michael Chernus
Nancy Updike

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