This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Mideast scholar breaks down the Gaza crisis as Israel sends in ground troops. Also: The fight to keep the Internet free and fair, and an inside look at the Koch brothers’ secretive dynasty.

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Guests, in order of appearance: Juan Cole, Tim Karr, Mary Alice Crim and Daniel Schulman.

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