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Aug 2024
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304. Question Time: Could Trump try and ...

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Why is there civil unrest in Slovakia and Bulgaria? Are they legitimate tools at Trump’s disposal to subvert an election result? Do we have the technology to fact check debates in real time? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this week's Question Time. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free ... Show More
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