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Apr 2023
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First Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Al...

THE WASHINGTON POST
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On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle to discuss Donald Trump’s indictment, how Republicans are responding and progressive wins in Wisconsin and Chicago. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 7, 2023. 
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