May 2024

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5. What makes swing states swing?

About this episode

Why do we have fewer swing states than ever before? Who’s fault is inflation really? What would businesses actually gain from Donald Trump?

Join Anthony and Katty for episode 5 of TRIP US, as they answer all these questions and more.

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