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Oct 2024
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33. Why Are They Holding Harris Back?

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Why are both candidates playing defence? Are Wall Street warming to Kamala Harris? Could the world handle an isolationist America? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a ... Show More
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