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Peter Balonon-Rosen

Peter Balonon-Rosen

Producer, Today, Explained

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    Rupert Murdoch built a media empire. It changed the way reality works.

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen, Jolie Myers and 1 more
    Today, Explained podcast
    The bizarre true story of Disney’s failed US history theme parkThe bizarre true story of Disney’s failed US history theme park
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    Disney tried to a build a theme park that tackled slavery. It didn’t go well.

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Sean Rameswaram
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    The anti-trust battle between diners and Big French Fry, briefly explained.

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen
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    Journalist and author Nick Bilton explains the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace.

    By Amanda Lewellyn and Peter Balonon-Rosen
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    Can Trump get a Gaza ceasefire?Can Trump get a Gaza ceasefire?
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    The president-elect is pushing Hamas to free Israeli hostages by January 20.

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
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    Nevada has voted blue since 2008. Will that change this year?

    By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Sean Rameswaram
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    By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Sean Rameswaram

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