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119. Has Trump’s Madman Diplomacy Worke...

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Will Donald Trump have the patience to see the Gaza ceasefire through? Why is Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu? How is Trump using tariffs to control the markets? 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 with ad-free listening, members-only min ... Show More
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