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Oct 2025
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Ep 145. How has Trump changed the UN?

Jason Pack & Evergreen Podcasts
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To join our Mega Orderers Club, and get ad free listening, early episode releases, bonus content and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm?sc_promo=DISORDER10 When Trump stormed into UNGA last week, complained about escalators and tele prompters, and swung back out… the UN was faced with some questions. How do we naviga ... Show More
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