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May 2021
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Current Events: Noam Chomsky on Afghanis...

Lawrence M. Krauss
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Listen to our newest mini-series "Current Events with Noam Chomsky"! In this episode, Lawrence and Noam discuss a variety of issues around Afghanistan, including the withdrawal of troops, military leaders, and considering the opinions of Afghans when deciding US Military movements.

 

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