The Medicare “reform” proposal of Paul Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee, encountered some setbacks this week. Also, leaders of the Group of 8 meeting in France pledged nearly $20 billion to Egypt and Tunisia; money well spent? Our panel weighs in. This week’s show features special guest Chrystia Freeland.

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