23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
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On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Patrick Hopkins, the Assistant Professor of Cello and Bass as well as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra. He will be leading the orchestra in the free 'Pops In the Park' concert on Friday, September 25, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha Park.
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