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Jun 18
25m 21s

Trump’s Iran Dilemma

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President Trump publicly considers war with Iran. Law enforcement warns lawmakers about escalating threats. And the FDA clears the way for more “tele-surgeries,” in which doctors on the other side of the world can operate via robot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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