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Jan 2025
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363. The Return of Donald J. Trump

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What did the inauguration tell us about how extreme Trump 2.0 is going to be? What is Netanyahu’s endgame for Gaza – peace or perpetual war? Why has Starmer launched an inquiry into the Southport attacks?


Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.


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