205. The Secret Message in Todd Blanche’s Senate Hearing
7/16/202637 min
What were the key takeaways from Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearings? Was JD Vance’s interview with Joe Rogan a major misstep? And, is Trump in a ‘forever war’ with Iran?
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Katty Kay· Host1:14
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