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Feb 2020
12m 16s

Huddle Up: Iowa Caucuses, Impeachment Ch...

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The 2020 primary season kicks off tonight with the Iowa caucuses. But how does a caucus actually work – and why does Iowa get so much clout? Meanwhile, the Senate impeachment trial continues but the end is in sight. We’ll break down what to look for in the coming days. Also on today’s show: why the World Health Organization has a problem with countries impos ... Show More
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