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Sep 15
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111. Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Polit...

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What forces fueled the violence behind Charlie Kirk’s murder? Can America recover from the rising tide of political violence? What does Charlie Kirk’s killing reveal about the state of democracy in the US? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week w ... Show More
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