April 11, 2018: Hour 2

April 11, 2018: Hour 2

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In hour two of Here & Now’s April 10, 2018 full broadcast, President Trump issued a new threat on Syria today, tweeting that Russia should “get ready” for a military strike after the alleged chemical weapons attack by Syria last weekend. We discuss with the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen. Also, we welcome political strategists Alice Stewart and Jamal Simmons to discuss news today that House Speaker Paul Ryan will not seek re-election and renewed concerns that President Trump might fire special counsel Robert Mueller. And, a longtime opponent of the Endangered Species Act has been tapped to fill a key post guiding federal policy on wildlife. Environmental advocates say that could signal big changes.