Week In The News: The President On--And Off--Script, Afghanistan Plan, Border Wall Funding (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

From somber on Afghanistan to fiery in Phoenix, President Trump has taken on a range of tones in this week’s speeches. A new strategy for Afghanistan that will send more troops abroad. A border wall at all costs – including shutting down the government. New missile plans out of North Korea, China demands the US withdraw sanctions. And a solar eclipse wows the nation. Up next, On Point: Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. -- Bob Oakes.
Interview:
http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2017/08/25/trump-afghanistan-border-wall