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Mar 2025
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The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics ...

The B1M
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This week, Fred and Liam dig into The B1M's latest video, all about "The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower". Luke is sadly unwell this week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery!


Later in the episode, we cover:

  • Bhutan's new airport - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG052lOM5G9/?img_index=1
  • London’s 85 Gracechurch Street skyscraper hitting Roman ruins - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_nzFRsS4J/?img_index=1


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