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Dec 2023
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Retired general makes case for supportin...

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Today, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky made a last-ditch, in-person plea to US lawmakers to release approximately $60 billion in new military aid. The money's been held up after Congress decided to insert politics over the US border into this existential battle against Putin's autocratic Russia. Retired general Ben Hodges led US forces in Europe and has been a strong supporter of Ukraine. 

Also on today's show: Maria Pevchikh, aide to Alexey Navalny; artist Marina Abramovic; Rabbi David Wolpe 

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