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Friday 17/1/2025 - Biden's Legacy
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Planet America is back for a new year and a new political era in 2025! Chas and John take stock of Joe Biden's complicated legacy with former DNC Chair Howard Dean and discuss the .. show full overview
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Wednesday 22/1/2025 - He's Baaack!
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A new Golden Age? John and Chas discuss the key takeaways from Trump's Inauguration with USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Plus Biden's parting shots and why Americans don't mind having a criminal for president.
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Friday 24/1/2025 - Last Birthrights?
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"Unconstitutional" - A setback for Trump's immigration blitz after a judge blocks an order to end birthright citizenship. Plus the Jan 6 pardons divide Republicans, and is the new president's crypto venture a scam?
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Wednesday 29/1/2025 - "Aggressive and Confrontational"
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A trade war, threats over Greenland and a plan to “clean out” Gaza. John and Chas discuss Trump’s foreign policy moments with The Heritage Foundation’s James Carafano. Also, as the ‘war .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 31/1/2025) - Blame Game
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Trump gets straight into the blame game after fatal Washington plane crash. RFK Jr and Tulsi Gabbard face skeptical senators, while Kash Patel is grilled about election denials. Plus .. show full overview
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Wednesday 5/2/2025 - New World Dis-Order
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Tariffs, threats and controversial cabinet picks. Canada and Mexico avoid a trade war, while Trump doubles down on a US "take over" of Gaza. Plus as the Senate clears a path for Gabbard .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 7/2/2025) - Wrecking Ball
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What's behind Trump's bid to 'take over' Gaza? We ask Middle East expert Brian Katulis. Plus as the world's richest man takes a wrecking ball to DC, we discuss the implications of Elon's government takeover with former USAID Director Jeremy Konyndyk.
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Wednesday 12/2/2025 - The Takeover
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Elon and Trump's blitz on the federal government continues - can the courts stop them? And with the Education Department also now on the chopping block, we ask Obama's Education .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 14/2/2025) - Star Wars 2.0?
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Will Trump's 'Iron Dome' make Americans safer? We ask National Security Expert Joseph Cirincione. Plus Trump's 'peace plan' with Putin over Ukraine, and the move to rename everything .. show full overview
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Wednesday 19/2/2025 - The Heart of The Peace Deal
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America and Russia hold peace talks as Trump blames Ukraine for the war. So, will Zelensky be handed a done deal? We ask foreign policy expert Professor Angela Stent. Also, the .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 21/2/2025) - War of the Words
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Trump sides with Putin as he turns on Zelenskyy. Also, is the “chaotic” plan to send migrants to Guantanamo legal? Not according to former State Department legal adviser Professor Harold .. show full overview
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Wednesday 26/2/2025 - Goodbye Uncle Sam
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Trump sides with Russia as UN vote deepens the US-European rift. Is it all part of the ‘deal’? We ask foreign policy expert Evelyn Farkas. Also, “what did you do last week?” The federal .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 28/2/2025) - Beat the Press
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The White House seizes control of the press pool, while the House seizes control of the budget. We ask leading economic analyst Jessica Riedl if their sums might be a bit .. show full overview
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Wednesday 5/3/2025 - Eye of the Storm
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“Gambling with World War III.” It’s stacks on Zelensky as Trump cuts off military aid to Ukraine. But is another deal on the table? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer.
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Weekend Edition (Friday 7/3/2025) - Deadly Outbreak
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As a second death is reported in the growing measles outbreak, we discuss falling vaccination rates with infectious disease expert Dr Syra Madad. And did we just witness the “dumbest .. show full overview
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Wednesday 12/3/2025 - Ceasefire a "Big Mistake"
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Is Donald Trump’s bully diplomacy with Ukraine working? We ask his former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Also, the tariff chaos causing a stock market meltdown and Elon’s bad week continues with “explosive” cabinet meeting.
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Weekend Edition (Friday 14/3/2025) - Attack on Free Speech?
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Could the crackdown on dissent lead to a new era of McCarthyism? And an iconic polling site shuts down, just as Trump’s approval ratings slump. With guests GWU Professor of Law Catherine Ross and FiveThirtyEight’s polling analyst Nathaniel Rakich.
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Wednesday 19/3/2025 - "Alien Enemies"
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Trump is taking on the courts, as Congressional Democrats take on each other. And Russia’s state broadcaster celebrates as the Voice of America falls silent.
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Weekend Edition (Friday 21/3/2025) - JFK Files: No Smoking Gun?
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Spies, secrets but no smoking gun? Classified JFK assassination files finally revealed. Plus, Trump defies the courts with calls to impeach judges and deletes history with a DEI purge on .. show full overview
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Wednesday 9/4/2025 - Is He Serious?!
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Trump's tariff turmoil continues, but what does he hope to achieve? We ask Michael Strain, director of economic policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Also, more on how Elon Musk spent $25 million on a Wisconsin election loss.
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Weekend Edition (Friday 11/4/2025) - Is He Joking?!
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Trump says he’s serious about running for a third term, but what about Canada as a 51st State? We ask military historian Eliot Cohen. Also, more stock market chaos after a backflip on .. show full overview
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Wednesday 16/4/2025 - Unchartered Waters?
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A US judge has slammed Donald Trump for failing to take steps to bring back a man who's been illegally deported to El Salvador. We ask USC Professor Jean Reisz if Trump can go a step .. show full overview
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Wednesday 23/4/2025 - Trump's War on Harvard
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Coming to you from the Situation Room! Trump attacks America’s oldest and richest college. We ask Harvard Professor Cornell William Brooks how Harvard is fighting back. Also, a divided .. show full overview
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Wednesday 30/4/2025 - Fail of the Century
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Coming to you from the Situation Room! Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, so why are the polls turning against him? We ask The Atlantic’s Ashley Parker and Republican .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 2/5/2025) - Scapegoat?
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You’re fired! National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out after Signal chat controversy. Also, fact-checking the claims about Trump’s First 100 Days, and why media companies are bending the .. show full overview
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Wednesday 7/5/2025 - Secretary of Everything
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‘Little Marco’ gets promoted to the big time. But what are the implications of Rubio’s ‘Secretary of Everything’ role? We ask former US Ambassador to NATO, Ivo Daalder. Also, the .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 9/5/2025) - Collision Course?
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What does America’s first pope think of Trump? Also, as the Supreme Court upholds a transgender military ban, we discuss the implications with Air Force veteran Colonel Bree Fram. And .. show full overview
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Wednesday 14/5/2025 - Grift Wrapped
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Gift or grift? Trump defends plan to accept luxury jet from Qatar. Also, as sanctions are pulled on Syria, Iran receives threats and an olive branch. We ask former National Security .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 16/5/2025) - Bobby Dazzled
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Don’t take medical advice from me! Health Secretary RFK Jr clashes with lawmakers over vaccine comments and staffing cuts. And as measles cases surge, we ask Dr Peter Hotez if the .. show full overview
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Wednesday 21/5/2025 - Biden Health Cover-Up?
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Biden’s cancer diagnosis prompts scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Was there a health ‘cover-up’? We ask former White House Physician Dr Jeff Kuhlman. Also, Trump’s baby boom bribes and .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 23/5/2025) - Cashing In
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Donald Trump shrugs off ethics concerns as he cashes in on crypto, while House Republicans pass tax cuts for the rich in their “big, beautiful bill”. Also, another White House ambush as .. show full overview
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Wednesday 28/5/2025 - Five Years On
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The backlash against Black Lives Matter. Five years after the death of George Floyd, has anything changed? We ask activist and former vice-presidential candidate Dr Melina Abdullah. .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 30/5/2025) - So long, Elon!
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Elon is exiled and Trump’s trade war heads to the courts. We talk to Ilya Somin; the lawyer who helped strike down Trump’s tariffs. Also, the mystery of America’s missing workers who .. show full overview
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Wednesday 4/6/2025 - Is War "imminent"?
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Is a US-China war over Taiwan “imminent”? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, the trade war continues as Trump doubles down on tariffs, while Elon Musk turns nuclear .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 6/6/2025) - Face/off
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From bromance to breakup. Musk calls for Trump’s impeachment as their feud goes nuclear. What happened? We ask New York Times Congressional Correspondent Catie Edmondson. Also, Trump .. show full overview
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Wednesday 11/6/2025 - LA Consequential
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“Democracy under assault” – California Governor slams Trump after Marines deployed to curfewed LA. Also, wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador to face criminal .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 13/6/2025) - Don's Army
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Trump’s use of California’s National Guard is ruled illegal, but will his politicization of America’s military continue? We ask Republican defense expert Kori Schake. Also, Israel v .. show full overview
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Wednesday 18/6/2025 - Trump's MAGA problem with Iran
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As the Israel – Iran conflict intensifies, so does the conflict within Trump’s MAGA movement. Also, after the assassination of Democrat Melissa Hortman, we speak to her friend and .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 20/6/2025) - Will He or Won't He?
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Will he, or won’t he? As Trump decides whether to attack Iran, we ask former Obama aide Mara Rudman about the risks of another Middle East war. Also, on the 10-year anniversary of .. show full overview
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Wednesday 25/6/2025 - Trump Goes Nuclear
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From bunker-busting bombs to F-bombs, Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, leaked intelligence disputes Trump’s claim that US bombs “obliterated” .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 27/6/2025) - Socialist, Rapper. NYC Mayor?
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Trump unleashes on the media while doubling down on US “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear sites. We ask a leading Middle East intelligence expert about the real state of Iran’s nuclear .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 18/7/2025) - Cover Up?
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Donald Trump accused of a cover-up over the Epstein files; could the scandal consume his presidency? Also, what the weapons deal for Ukraine means for the war. And is the .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 25/7/2025) - Look Over There!
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Look over there! Trump deploys weapons of mass distraction as MAGA outrage over Epstein escalates. We ask investigative journalist Tara Palmeri about the president’s unconvincing .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 1/8/2025) - Tariffs, Racist Mascots, Climate
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Trump’s war on climate science and the implications of scrapping carbon regulations. Also, making their names racist again. We ask a Native American leader about Trump’s call for sport .. show full overview
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Monday 4/8/2025 - You’re fired!
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You’re fired! Trump defends shooting the messenger after weak jobs report. We ask former Labor Dept. Chief Economist Betsey Stevenson about the true state of the US economy. Also, is US .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition (Friday 8/8/2025) - Rigging 2026?
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Showdown in Texas! How gerrymandering is reshaping the political map and the future of Trump’s presidency. Also, as the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline approaches, Trump touts a .. show full overview
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Monday 11/8/2025 - Dems on the Run
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On the run! Texas Democrats risk jail to stop Trump rigging the next election. Also, is Putin calling the shots? What to expect at the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Plus the debate over recreational marijuana.
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Weekend Edition (Friday 15/8/2025) - Trump stations National Guard in DC streets
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“Violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.” Trump mobilizes the National Guard in DC crackdown, but is crime really out of control in America’s capital? We ask crime analyst Jeff Asher. .. show full overview
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Monday 18/8/2025 - Did Putin teach Trump the art of "no deal"?
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No ceasefire and no sanctions. Did Putin give Trump a lesson in the art of the “no deal”? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. Also, the growing threat of inflation as .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition - Did the Trump-Zelenskyy talks make any progress to peace?
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No peace in sight. Did the Trump-Zelenskyy talks achieve anything? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine Steve Pifer. Also, Russia-gate revisited; is it a genuine scandal or just a .. show full overview
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Monday 26/08/2025 - The Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes: Is Trump off the hook?
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Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump and claims there was no “client list”. Will that put an end to the uproar on Epstein? Also, as Trump vows to ban mail-in-voting for future elections, we .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition - Did Trump really end seven wars?
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Did Donald Trump really end seven wars? We ask foreign policy expert Dr Evelyn Farkas. Also, turmoil at the CDC prompts mass staff walkout. And as Elon Musk backs away from starting a .. show full overview
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Monday 01/09/2025 - Is RFK Jr "dismantling" American public health?
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Firings and mass walkouts amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, while Health Secretary Bobby Kennedy stokes fears about vaccines. Also, Trump furious after court rules most of .. show full overview
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Weekend Edition - Pressure mounts on Congress to unseal the Epstein files
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Pressure mounts on Congress to unseal the files as Epstein survivors gather in Washington. Trump responds to viral rumours about his “death,” and Professor Kate Shaw joins the show to .. show full overview
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Monday 8/9/2025 - Trump's Department of all out War
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President Trump escalates his war on cartels and threatens sending in the troops to Chicago, but is any of it legal? Also, the key moments from RFK Jr’s trainwreck Senate hearing and the push for him to resign.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks bitter blame game
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America divided as the assassination of pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk leads to a bitter blame game. Is this a new era of political violence? Also, Trump’s extensive use of emergency .. show full overview
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How influential was MAGA activist Charlie Kirk?
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How influential was Charlie Kirk on the MAGA movement? Chas and John discuss Kirk’s controversial legacy and America’s deep divides with journalist and "Raising Them Right" author Kyle .. show full overview

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