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Jun 2024
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When good Neighbours become good...Trump...

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Former Neighbours star Holly Valance has held a Trump fundraiser, so how did a soap star become a force in right-wing politics? And a New York Times article has us thinking about things we've done for the last time and may never do again. Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au SHOW NOTES The Contestant is more than a cautionary ta ... Show More
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