Britain’s Political Battles, The First Refugee Olympic Team and Upcoming Global Music Festivals

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Britain’s Home Secretary Theresa May waves towards the media as she arrives to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Theresa May will become Britain’s new Prime Minister on Wednesday.
Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May waves towards the media as she arrives to attend a cabinet meeting in London. May became Britain's new Prime Minister on Wednesday. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
Britain’s Home Secretary Theresa May waves towards the media as she arrives to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Theresa May will become Britain’s new Prime Minister on Wednesday.
Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May waves towards the media as she arrives to attend a cabinet meeting in London. May became Britain's new Prime Minister on Wednesday. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo

Britain’s Political Battles, The First Refugee Olympic Team and Upcoming Global Music Festivals

By Worldview
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We profile the politics of UK’s new prime minister and talk about a Labour Party leadership revolt. Also, a look at the first-ever refugee Olympic Team. We hear about the conflicts in their home country and their Olympic hopes. On Global Notes we hear some of the exciting Chicago-area music festivals to look out for