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As we've been reporting, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire in the aftermath of this week's electronics blasts in Lebanon. This development is concerning many, with experts warning about a broader conflict spreading in the Middle East.

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by Eric Lob, Politics and International Relations associate Professor at Florida International University. He's an expert on politics in Iran and the Middle East, as well as historical and contemporary issues in the region

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