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Who Pushed the ‘Calexit’ Hashtag?

What’s the connection between Moscow and groups that want to break up the United States? Also, one student’s public attack on sexual harassment in academia.

We investigate connections between Moscow and groups that want to break up the United States. Also, the list of "sexual predator" professors that has sparked an online debate in India. And, the disgusting story of a university roommate from hell.

Presenter: Jonathan Griffin
Producer: Will Yates

Image: A protester holds a 'Calexit' sign / Credit: Chelsea Guglielmino / Getty Images

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