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Dec 2024
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Trump’s Day One Agenda, Syria’s Civil Wa...

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into Trump’s big promises for day one of his presidency, the end of Assad’s regime in Syria, the heated debate over Biden’s potential preemptive pardons, the razor-thin House majority, and Democratic leadership shakeups. Plus, they give us their predictions for 2025. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G ... Show More
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