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Mar 2025
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In today’s episode, we cover the Black Sea ceasefire deal, Israel striking Syria, the White House group chat leaks, and the spring statement from the UK Chancellor.


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✍️ Reeves’ Spring Statement Cuts Explained



✍️ Black Sea Ceasefire Deal



✍️ Indonesia’s Rupiah Tumbles



✍️ Israel Strikes Syria



✍️ Mike Waltz Takes Responsibility for US Group Chat Leaks



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