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Apr 2023
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About The Discord Leaks and Diane Feinst...

Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young
About this episode
In this episode of We're Not Wrong, join Justin, Jen, and Heaton as they discuss the recent arrest of US National Guard airman Jack Teixeira for leaking classified Pentagon documents and the impact of his actions on the political landscape. The team also delves into the challenges facing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in his attempt to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee due to her medical complications. With Republicans unlikely to support the move and Democrats divided over Feinstein's future, our hosts explore the implications for the party and the nation.

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