Portland Police Chief Marshman | Deborah And James Fallows

• Last Sunday's rallies in downtown Portland ended with 14 arrests, but less violence than many were expecting. We'll ask Portland Police Chief Mike Marshman what the police strategy was for the day and whether he thinks it paid off.

• Jim and Deborah Fallows spent years living and reporting from China. Four years ago, they returned to the U.S. and decided to try to understand this country with a fresh perspective. They've been traveling to small cities and towns all across the country.

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