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Apr 2
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Why the Wisconsin Election was Terrible ...

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In today’s episode, we cover the Wisconsin Election Israel's intentions to 'seize large areas' of Gaza, Myanmar's ruling military's attack on a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and the global response as leaders brace for Trump's upcoming 'Liberation Day.'


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✍️ Wisconsin Supreme Court election



✍️ Israeli forces to seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza



✍️ Myanmar Military Fires at Chinese Aid Convoy



✍️ Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’



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