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May 2025
31m 53s

Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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In our capstone episode, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball break down Trump's first 100 days in office with WSJ’s Aaron Zitner, digging into the highs and lows, where things stand with voters and what’s next for the administration and the country.   Further Listening: -Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Take On Trump  -Trump 2.0: Where is the Economy Headed  ... Show More
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