CIA Nominee Gina Haspel, Cannes Film Festival, World Fair Trade Expo, And Global Notes

By Worldview Staff
CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington.
CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington.
CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

CIA Nominee Gina Haspel, Cannes Film Festival, World Fair Trade Expo, And Global Notes

By Worldview Staff
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On today’s show:

  • CIA nominee Gina Haspel, accused of torture, stood before the Senate on Wednesday. We discuss with Faiz Shakir, national political director for the ACLU.
  • WBEZ film contributor Milos Stehlik of Facets talks the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
  • A preview of the 2018 World Fair Trade Expo.
  • Global Notes: remembering Avicii and the rise of global electronic dance music.