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Jul 2025
1h 42m

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CHARLAMANGE THA GOD AND ANDREW SCHULZ
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This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz dive into today’s wild political and cultural landscape. We’re unpacking everything from what it really means to be an adult in this chaotic world to the drama surrounding Trump, the Democratic Party, and the much-talked-about Epstein files. Expect real talk about why holding politicians ac ... Show More
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