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Sep 2023
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Episode 41 - Staggering Desperation

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This week: CNN reports that an investigation into voting machine breaches continues as the federal grand jury meets again after a four-week break; DoJ opposes a motion to vacate in the DC case; a partial win for Rep. Scott Perry in his fight to keep his phone data from Jack Smith; new reporting on Giuliani aide Kathrine Friess; a cooperation agreement betwee ... Show More
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